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Obesity
ADA 2016: Why dentists should screen kids for obesity -- Part 1
Did you know elementary school-aged kids see their dentist more often than their primary care provider? That's why it's important for dental professionals to screen kids for obesity, according to a well-attended session on nutrition at the recent 2016 ADA annual meeting. Part one of this two-part series focuses on why dental providers can -- and should -- do weight assessments.
October 24, 2016
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Antibiotics
Do emergency departments overprescribe antibiotics?
A new review found that antibiotics don't help some types of dental pain commonly seen in emergency departments. The study authors urged professionals to consider antibiotics' risks and benefits before prescribing them.
October 17, 2016
2016 09 27 16 12 55 970 Woman Pain2 400
Restorations
Dental fillings linked to elevated blood mercury levels
Should silver really be dentistry's gold standard? U.S. researchers have found a significant correlation between the number of dental surface restorations and blood mercury levels.
October 11, 2016
2016 10 11 15 50 56 325 Amalgam Filling 400
Dental Hygiene
Dental group, U.S. gov. accepted millions from 'Big Soda'
Nearly 100 organizations, including the U.S. government and the National Dental Association, have accepted millions of dollars in sponsorship funds from the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, according to a new study.
October 10, 2016
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Dental Hygiene
Oral health education is not effective by itself
Thinking about creating an oral health education program? You may want to think again. A new review found education alone was the least effective community-based oral health promotion strategy for combating dental diseases in children.
October 3, 2016
2016 08 15 14 35 34 52 Diverse Children 400b
Dental Hygiene
Study: Hygienists feel ready to practice independently
Dental hygienists feel ready to practice independently in underserved communities, according to a new study. Enabling hygienists to practice preventive care without supervision from a dentist can help resolve oral health disparities, the study author suggests.
September 26, 2016
2016 09 20 09 44 50 351 Dentist Patient Hygienist 400
Obesity
Insulin resistance is a risk factor for perio disease
People with insulin resistance are more likely to have severe periodontitis than people without insulin resistance, according a new study. The authors found that insulin resistance can be considered a risk factor for periodontal disease, even for people with a normal weight.
September 25, 2016
2016 09 23 15 10 42 184 Diabetes 400
Product Updates
Video from CDA Presents 2016: Inside look at some of the most innovative products
SAN FRANCISCO - DrBicuspid.com brings you exclusive video from the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference. In this video, Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos shares some of the most innovative products at the exhibit hall.
September 14, 2016
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Invisible Aligners
ClearCorrect: Align, ITC won't appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Align Technology and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will not appeal a 2015 federal court decision that determined the ITC does not have the authority to regulate data, according to a statement from ClearCorrect. While the decision reinforces that the ITC doesn't have jurisdiction over data, legal disputes between the two aligner creators are not over yet.
August 31, 2016
2016 08 31 14 35 58 82 Invisalign 400
Endodontics
Can root canal treatment help heart disease?
Recommending root canal treatment to potentially prevent a heart attack may seem like a stretch now, but one day it could be reality. A recent research article has linked endodontic lesions to cardiovascular disease.
August 29, 2016
2016 08 29 15 19 24 260 Heart Health Stethoscope 400
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Legal Issues
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
Buprenorphine
Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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Scope of Practice
ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Do’s and don’ts for your employee bonus system
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Annual bonuses -- when they’re done right -- incentivize your staff. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to revamp your bonus system with minimal effort and maximum benefit.
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‘Reign of terror’ dentist sentenced to 7 decades-plus in prison
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A dentist who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment was sentenced to state prison for sex-related offenses against women patients and an extern.
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SSRIs may affect gum regeneration
By Ava Barros
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may slow gum regeneration, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.
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Podcast: Navigating safe and legal employment practices in dentistry
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on 3D printing and your dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this episode of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi focuses on 3D printing and what it can do for your dental practice.
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How apical periodontitis varies by gender
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A recent study highlights major differences in how apical periodontitis affects men and women.
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Postsurgical neuropathy a wrap?
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Finally, a suture-free device may repair severed nerves, eliminating neuropathy after procedures like oral surgery.
September 25, 2025
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