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Butler on stress; locating root fractures; Excellence Awards are coming

July 8, 2014

Levin on management systems; Knowles on communication; denture stomatitis treatment

July 6, 2014

Infection Control

Infection-control issues offer communication opportunity

With stories of infection-control lapses unfortunately in the news recently, all dental practices are under increased scrutiny. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Support Clean Dentistry advisory board member Dr. Sheri Doniger, who emphasized the importance of proper sterilization and infection control, and the opportunity this presents to open communication with patients.

July 2, 2014

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Oral piercings; genetic testing for oral cancer; diode lasers in periodontal therapy

July 1, 2014

Study explores controversy of diode laser use in periodontal therapy

Diode lasers may have an important role in nonsurgical periodontal therapy for some patients, especially those with diabetes or compromised health. But the use of these lasers is somewhat controversial, report the authors of a recent study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.

June 30, 2014

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Global Dental Relief offers more than travel; Levin on marketing strategies; toothbrush lasers

June 29, 2014

Infection Control

Infection control lapse; Doniger on occasional patients; Keller on staff meetings

June 24, 2014

DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider

June 23, 2014

Levin on what causes stress; Comfort Dental sued; Climo on practice valuation, part 3

June 22, 2014

Clean dentistry campaign launched; restoration treatment advances; resins compared

June 17, 2014

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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

This toothpaste formula may reduce plaque, more

Toothpaste with antimicrobial peptides epsilon-poly-L-lysine and funme peptide may reduce plaque, halitosis, and gingival bleeding, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 24, 2025

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Opinion: It's time to reevaluate the fluoride conversation

By Dr. Mark Burhenne

Dental patients who are informed about the risks of fluoride may look for alternative treatments, pushing cosmetic dentistry to evolve, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.

January 24, 2025

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Get the right advice before selling your dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Selling a dental practice is one of the biggest decisions of every dentist's career. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, advises dentists how they can ensure the sale reaps maximum benefits.

January 24, 2025

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Podcast: How to make your dental practice more senior-friendly

Dr. Michael Wiseman shared with DrBicuspid the importance of ensuring the safety and oral priorities of today's older dental patients and how dentists can prepare for an older patient demographic.

January 24, 2025

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New information revealed about hygienist found dead

By Melissa Busch

Police continue to investigate the death of a 47-year-old dental hygienist who was found decomposing in her home in New York.

January 23, 2025

Don't let missing tooth clauses sink your dental insurance claims

By Julia Nevodcikova

Julia Nevodcikova gives two real-world scenarios that show how fine-print clauses affecting insurance benefit determinations can keep revenue out of your dental practice.

January 23, 2025

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Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis

Dental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

Nonopioids top opioids for 3rd-molar surgery pain

Surgeons often prescribe opioids preemptively, though a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be the preferred choice for pain after third-molar extractions, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

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New study highlights importance of best practices with infection control, pain management

Approximately 50% of all surgical site infections are preventable if doctors follow best practices. Here's what a new study is highlighting to help you in your dental practice.

January 23, 2025

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.

January 22, 2025

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Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function

Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.

January 22, 2025

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Clinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrin

CDOCS faculty member Dr. Doug Smail returns this week to discuss the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin and its applications in dentistry.

January 22, 2025

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