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Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Questions for your marketing firm | Dental exam | Kids' bad breath

September 20, 2019

Hygiene Insider: Kids with autism have fewer caries but other oral health issues

September 17, 2019

U.S. men less knowledgeable about HPV than women

U.S. men are generally less knowledgeable than same-age U.S. women about HPV, the HPV vaccine, and the relationship between HPV and cancer, according to a study published on September 16 in JAMA Pediatrics. The findings highlight the importance of effective communication between practitioners and patients about the vaccine.

September 17, 2019

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CDC: Caries prevalence drops in U.S. kids

The prevalence of caries in primary teeth decreased nearly five percentage points in U.S. children ages 2 to 5 from 2011 to 2016 compared with 1999 to 2004, according to the new "Oral Health Surveillance Report 2019" from the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) released on September 12.

September 16, 2019

Week in Review: AI in dentistry | Antioxidants | Anesthesia and patient safety

September 13, 2019

Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Perio classification | 2019 ADA meeting coverage | New Dental Exam feature

September 6, 2019

Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Voters want dental added to Medicare | Ransomware attack | Teeth grinding

August 30, 2019

Violet LED light offers whitening treatment alternative

Teeth whitening remains a sought-after treatment by patients, but concentrated peroxides are often used in these treatments and may cause tooth damage. Researchers tested whether the use of a violet light-emitting diode (LED) system was a valid alternative for teeth whitening.

August 27, 2019

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CDC: HPV vaccination rate continues to increase

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine continues to rise, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the increase is modest compared with previous years, the researchers noted.

August 25, 2019

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Week in Review: Prenatal fluoride exposure | Oral cancer screening issues | Orthodontist indicted

August 23, 2019

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Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward

A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.

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Infection control matters to dental patients

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Clinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing canine

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Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s

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U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows

By Estela Vargas

Use seasonal patient lulls to improve your revenue cycle management (RCM) and finish the year strong, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

September 12, 2025

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5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted

By Melissa K. Turner

Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.

September 12, 2025

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalization

Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another quick tip, this time focusing on the power of personalized treatment recommendations for your patients.

September 12, 2025

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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies

By Melissa Busch

Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.

September 11, 2025

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Retaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matter

By Dayna Johnson

Keeping your valuable team members and building strong teamwork is built on training, development, and collective incentives tied to practice goals rather than individual bonuses, writes Dayna Johnson.

September 11, 2025

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Biofeedback may help treat TMDs

Biofeedback may help effectively manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and improve patients’ well-being, reports a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.

September 11, 2025

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Podcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kyle Francis of Professional Transition Strategies joins the show to discuss how burnout is affecting practice transitions.

September 11, 2025

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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection

By Melissa Busch

A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.

September 10, 2025

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Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

Gum disease may raise the risk of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need to include oral health in cardiometabolic care, a new study finds.

September 10, 2025

Clinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practice

Dr. Doug Smail shares another valuable clinical tip that can help you and your dental patients.

September 10, 2025

The dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practice

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Successful dental office managers prevent burnout through small gestures, open communication, cross training staff, and leveraging technology to streamline operations, writes Dr. Ryan Hungate.

September 10, 2025

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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear

Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.

September 9, 2025

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