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Highlights of CDA Presents in San Francisco

Last week, the California Dental Association (CDA) hosted the Northern California edition of CDA Presents in San Francisco. The conference featured clinical presentations, continuing education, and new product launches for the thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors.

September 9, 2014

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CDA Presents: Sleep apnea recognition starts in your office

SAN FRANCISCO - In a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Dr. Steve Carstensen of Bellevue, WA, spoke on the importance of recognizing sleep apnea in patients who may not know they suffer from it. He also offered suggestions on how to treat this condition, such as oral appliance therapy.

September 8, 2014

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Levin on practice approach; CDA Presents: MICRA reform, ergonomics, and the ACA

September 7, 2014

Dentists fight Calif. malpractice insurance ballot measure

SAN FRANCISCO - For almost 40 years, malpractice insurance premiums in California have remained stable due to a cap on noneconomic damage awards. But a new ballot measure threatens to quadruple the award limit and possibly put prescribers in a difficult ethical situation. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Daniel G. Davidson, DMD, about the measure and what dentists are doing to prevent its passage.

September 7, 2014

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CDA Presents: Erythritol candies reduce caries rates in kids

SAN FRANCISO - In a corporate forum on Thursday at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Peter Decock of Cargill presented on new dietary and personal care approaches for oral hygiene management with erythritol. He discussed the findings of a three-year study on caries rates in elementary school students who consumed polyol-containing candies.

September 4, 2014

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CDA Presents opens; Climo on leaving money on table; denture satisfaction study

September 3, 2014

Embedded family dental coverage impact remains unknown

With the announcement last week that Covered California would be offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015, DrBicuspid.com spoke with Paul Reggiardo, DDS, a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, about how these changes will impact your patients and your practice.

September 2, 2014

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Levin on job descriptions; toothbrushes and bacteria retention; Texas Medicaid scandal

September 1, 2014

Conn. dentist turns entrepreneur, Calif. expands dental coverage; Israel ends fluoridation

August 26, 2014

Conn. dentist transitions from practitioner to entrepreneur

When it became difficult for Dr. Greg Schwab to continue serving his patients, he sought to use his expertise in a way that would allow him to stay connected with dentistry. After examining different opportunities, Dr. Schwab has transitioned from practicing dentistry to acquiring practices, keeping him involved in what he is passionate about.

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

Oral Surgeon Patient Seventyfour

Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

Crime Scene Tape Seventyfour

Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Magnesium may take the ouch out of 3rd-molar surgery

Combining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Pain Research and Management.

February 7, 2025

Dental break room thief nabbed

By Melissa Busch

A woman accused of sneaking into the break rooms of multiple businesses, including dental offices, and stealing personal items has been arrested.

February 6, 2025

Woman Handcuffs

Study to explore how violence affects dental care use

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry will study how exposure to violence affects dental care use from adolescence to adulthood.

February 6, 2025

Domestic Violence Abuse

Podcast: Real talk about dental student loan debt and its impacts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry is joined by U.S. Bank's Joseph Persichetti to discuss the student loan debt incurred by dental students and what can be done to alleviate some of the crushing debt, both financially and mentally.

February 6, 2025

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Practice must have chaperones for patients following arrest

By Melissa Busch

A recent criminal case led to a dental board requiring chaperones for minor patients at a practice.

February 5, 2025

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Flossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeats

Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

February 5, 2025

Clinical tip: Sectioning teeth for oral surgery

This week's clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS is brought to you by Dr. Darin O'Bryan, who is focused on helping you with oral surgery in your dental practice.

February 5, 2025

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Lessons learned from emerging dental groups: Insights from Yankee Dental 2025

The Yankee Multi-Site Summit in Boston brought together leaders in the emerging dental group space. Beth Gaddis talked to four of them and brings you their key takeaways.

February 5, 2025

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Uncovering dental embezzlement: A cautionary tale and behind-the-scenes look

How did an investigator uncover more than $240,000 of embezzlement from a Texas dental practice? DrBicuspid has the inside story from the woman who led the case.

February 4, 2025

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Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists

By Melissa Busch

Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.

February 4, 2025

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The latest on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact license

Tracee S. Dahm updates DrBicuspid readers on the latest developments of a potentially game-changing advance in dentistry and how it could impact dental hygienists and patients.

February 4, 2025

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Surprising factors that may cause more caries in kids

Factors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.

February 4, 2025

Girl Mouth Mirror

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