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Dental Practice

Cost, urgency drive older African-American patients' care decisions

Cost and perceived urgency of treatment are the two primary reasons older African-American patients decide to seek, or not seek, dental care, according to new research presented at the 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London.

July 31, 2018

Researchers test nickel-titanium file safety limits

With endodontic files, reciprocating mechanisms are claimed to improve cyclic resistance and fatigue while also avoiding torsional failure, leading to better outcomes. Researchers put two nickel-titanium files through tests to see if these claims held up.

July 30, 2018

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Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Small-group growth | Increasing diversity | Making the HPV talk easier

July 26, 2018

Can ultrasound accurately measure periodontal pockets?

Traditionally, a periodontal probe has been used to assess pocket depth. But can photoacoustic imaging offer more consistent and detailed results? A study presented at the 2018 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London compared the two methods.

July 25, 2018

Lawyer advises growth focus for small-group formation

Zachary Hoard, JD, advises entrepreneurial dentists every day on the benefits, and roadblocks, to practice expansion and dental service organization (DSO) formation. He talks with DrBicuspid.com about focusing on practice growth and forming a small-group practice.

July 25, 2018

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Dental Practice

Practice Management Insider: What are the 7-year trends for U.S. dental production?

July 24, 2018

New AAP survey results can help educate dentists, consumers

A third of people eat after they've finished their nighttime teeth-cleaning routine, according to the findings of a new survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). The survey results can help inform dentists about how patients live their lives and educate consumers on the importance of proper oral care, notes AAP President Dr. Steven Daniel.

July 22, 2018

Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Injectable anesthetics compared | 7-year production trends | Win the stress game

July 19, 2018

Business &a Industry Insider: Lawyer advises growth focus for small-group formation

July 18, 2018

Cobalt-chromium crowns top abutment adherence testing

As two-piece implants have become standard, adherence of the crown to the abutment is critical for implant success. Researchers tested four different CAD/CAM implant-supported crown materials to measure their retention values and found cobalt-chromium crowns offered the most resistance.

July 17, 2018

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Dentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teeth

Dentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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The connection between screen time and early caries in kids

Pediatric Dentist Matea Michelangeli

Podcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistry

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Excellence in dental practice

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Dentists’ faith in the U.S. economy takes crash dive

A tool that finds caries before x-rays is in the works

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A new tool the size of a toothpick may be capable of detecting tooth decay before it shows up on an x-ray and could be the latest tool in the fight against cavities.

April 30, 2025

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Dentist arraigned for inappropriate contact with patients

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in California accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with three patients has pleaded not guilty.

April 29, 2025

What you need to know about this dental sedative for kids

This drug combination may reduce anxiety and pain in pediatric patients during sedation, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

April 29, 2025

Girl Anesthesia Waking

Double-edged swords: Navigating quinolones in the modern dental practice

By Dr. Lisa Chan

Quinolones represent powerful additions to the dental antimicrobial arsenal, but their use demands judicious consideration of their benefits and risks, writes Dr. Lisa Chan.

April 29, 2025

Transforming Medicaid dentistry

It’s time to rethink our approach to Medicaid dental programs. Brian Jones of Avēsis details how one benefits provider is working with dentists to improve access and outcomes.

April 29, 2025

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Troubled dentist in danger of losing his license

By Melissa Busch

The Missouri Dental Board is seeking to revoke the license of a dentist who is accused of being involved in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case and other crimes.

April 28, 2025

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Want to improve root canals? Maybe use a microscope

Using a microscope during root canal treatment may improve outcomes and aid complex cases with a more favorable prognosis, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.

April 28, 2025

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Preparing for a future DSO transition: How to get emotionally and financially ready, Part 1

By Kim McCleskey

With careful planning and the right professional guidance, you can navigate the process of transitioning to a dental service organization (DSO) confidently, writes Kim McCleskey.

April 28, 2025

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Do's and don'ts for implementing workflow technology

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The immediate costs and return on investment of dental workflow technology can have big, longstanding effects on your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the do's and don’ts of how to upgrade your technology.

April 28, 2025

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More details uncovered in dental director’s death

By Melissa Busch

Additional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.

April 25, 2025

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Dentist accused in shooting responds to lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Georgia accused of shooting her partner to death has responded to a wrongful death lawsuit.

April 25, 2025

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The future of noninvasive orthodontics may rely on this

The protein ATF6 may be a promising target for developing noninvasive orthodontic treatments by triggering the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, or TNFα, in immune cells called macrophages, according to a news release.

April 25, 2025

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