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Infection Control

New coalition advocates for clean dentistry

With infection control in the news, a group of prominent dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants have come together to form a new coalition called Support Clean Dentistry. The aim is to encourage dental professionals to outline and explain the infection prevention and control practices and also translate dental care standards into easy-to-understand information for patients.

June 16, 2014

Levin on no-shows; Climo on valuation of your practice; oral microbiome studies

June 15, 2014

Dental therapists debate; failed composite restorations; Doniger on 'unlimited' insurance

June 10, 2014

Is race a factor in HNC survival rates? Also, Climo on valuation; Levin on patient surveys

June 8, 2014

Study reveals dentists' knowledge about scleroderma

Scleroderma is "an unusual disease," according to Dr. David Leader. He and colleagues surveyed dentists in Massachusetts to discover what they know about this chronic disease and their attitudes toward treating patients with this condition. They published their findings in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.

June 4, 2014

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Blowing up cancer cells; lasers that trigger dental stem cells; saliva substitutes

June 3, 2014

How you can help wounded vets; Levin on vision in a practice; Carol on efficiency

June 1, 2014

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Edward H. Moody Jr.

In our latest Leaders in Dentistry interview, DrBicuspid.com speaks with Dr. Edward H. Moody Jr., president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), an organization dedicated to improving the oral care of children. But rather than trying to go it alone, the AAPD has worked consistently and innovatively to build bridges locally and nationally.

June 1, 2014

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RAW helps wounded veterans rebuild their oral health

For the more than 40,000 wounded U.S. veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, the problems they face involve more than just readjusting to home life. And while all veterans deserve the best care, oral health issues in these returning warriors are sometimes neglected. Rebuilding America's Warriors (RAW) is an organization dedicated to helping these veterans.

May 29, 2014

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Keller on your hiring process; orthodontists sue Ark. board; new treatment for periodontitis?

May 28, 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

AI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapy

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 22, 2025

Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested on January 15 as part of a trafficking sting after allegedly attempting to meet up with someone he believed to be a minor for sexual purposes.

January 21, 2025

Arrest Warrant Pamela Au

Caries may be linked to diabetes incidence

Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.

January 21, 2025

Tooth Caries Cavity

Podcast: Dental billing 101, featuring newcomer tips and tricks with Ashley Bond

A dental insurance expert dives into the fundamentals of billing, addressing common mistakes, the importance of training new team members, and strategies for managing insurance changes and outstanding claims.

January 21, 2025

Podcast Phone Earpods

Navigating a shifting dental economy

The 2025 dental M&A market is very different from 2024's, writes Ryan Mingus from Tusk Partners. Here's what practice owners need to know.

January 21, 2025

Dental Practice Sale Saleem

Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer

By Melissa Busch

A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.

January 20, 2025

Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.

January 20, 2025

Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries

By Melissa Busch

U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.

January 20, 2025

Boy Dentist Father

Do's and don'ts for avoiding mistakes in your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

By honing in on certain key performance indicators and following certain steps, practices can thrive and flourish in 2025, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 20, 2025

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Flossing leads to firing

By Melissa Busch

An assistant was fired after a video of her ignoring and flossing over the bedside of a patient with a serious heart condition went viral.

January 17, 2025

Dental Floss Fotoduets

5 cybersecurity resolutions for your dental practice in 2025

By Tasha Dickinson, Michael Ventriello

By adopting these five resolutions in 2025, your dental practice can safeguard patient data, comply with regulations, and build trust with patients, writes Tasha Dickinson and Michael Ventriello.

January 17, 2025

Data Protection Nijat

How one dentist won the dental team over with waffles

By Tamela Jones

Whatever the reason, or even for no reason at all, finding ways to celebrate your dental team offers many returns for you and your practice, writes Tamela Jones.

January 17, 2025

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