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Invisible Aligners
U.S. federal court rules in favor of ClearCorrect over ITC
A U.S. federal court has ruled in favor of ClearCorrect in a case involving digital data, noting that the U.S. International Trade Commission does not have the authority to regulate the data. The case has implications that could affect how the Internet is regulated.
November 11, 2015
2013 11 18 17 15 05 637 Gavel 200
Periodontics
Survey: Many pregnant women don't visit the dentist
More than 75% of pregnant women experience an oral health problem, according to a new Cigna survey of pregnant women and new mothers. The survey also found that almost half of the surveyed women did not visit the dentist during pregnancy despite having dental problems.
November 9, 2015
2013 07 31 15 36 45 688 Pregnant Woman 200
Insurance
Many Medicaid adults may have unresolved dental issues
Adults enrolled in Medicaid may be living with unresolved dental problems, according to a new study. Almost half of the adults in the study who visited an emergency department for dental care did not visit a dentist in the subsequent six months, the researchers found.
November 5, 2015
2013 09 05 09 32 00 477 Emergency 200
Endodontics
Nanodiamonds may prevent infection after root canals
Researchers have mixed nanodiamonds with gutta-percha to create a new material that is stronger than the original and has antimicrobial capabilities. The nanodiamond gutta-percha may be able to prevent reinfection after root canal therapy, according to the authors of a new study.
November 2, 2015
2015 11 02 12 59 27 222 2015 11 03 Nanodiamond 200
Imaging Systems
iPad matches clarity of medical-grade display
At least one tablet can hold its own against a traditional medical-grade display, according to a recent study. Examiners were able to identify key anatomical landmarks on an iPad Air just as well as on a LCD monitor.
October 28, 2015
2014 06 04 16 14 35 674 I Pad 200
3D Printing
6 trends driving digital dentistry adoption
Digital dentistry has only penetrated a small part of the dental market for now, but Rich Motto, the founder and CEO of CadBlu, believes that is going to change. At the recent 2015 Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo in Silicon Valley, he explained trends that are shaping digital dentistry's immediate future.
October 26, 2015
2015 10 26 13 23 09 220 2015 10 27 Inside 3 D Printing Expo 200
Restorations
AAOMS 2015: One tooth numbering system may work best
Dental students identified permanent teeth more quickly and accurately using the Universal Numbering System than the Fédération Dentaire Internationale numbering system in a study presented at the recent American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) meeting. Researchers suggest that switching to one system may be able to decrease the number of procedures done at the wrong site.
October 19, 2015
2013 09 16 15 41 30 5 Dentist Exam Light 200
Dental Practice
Infographic: Professionally active dentists in 2015
If you are a dentist reading this, chances are you are a general dentist practicing in the state of California. How can we guess this? Because new data from the Kaiser Family Foundation breaks down information about professionally active U.S. dentists in 2015 by specialty and state.
October 18, 2015
2013 09 24 11 20 23 414 Dental Team 200
Hygiene Tools
Study finds preventive programs cost-effective for U.K.
The U.K.'s National Health Service could save money by implementing programs to prevent tooth decay. A study found that supervised toothbrushing and fluoride varnish programs for high-risk children could save hundreds of pounds per child, compared with the current cost of treatment.
October 12, 2015
2015 10 12 13 21 57 29 Girl Child Brush 200
Restorations
Are anesthetic drugs linked to tooth failure?
Scientists are one step closer to finding a link between local anesthetics and the failure of young permanent teeth. The drugs used in sedation can inhibit new cell growth, potentially leading to developmental failure, according to a recent study.
October 5, 2015
2013 06 13 16 45 52 297 Fear Needle 200
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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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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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Kinder, gentler braces may be on the horizon
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.
September 3, 2025
Braces Pink Bands 400
Clinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorship
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Avi Patel details how he handled a surprise during an orthodontic treatment and helped a patient correct his posterior open bite.
September 3, 2025
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VR may help dentists work with pediatric patients
By Ava Barros
Virtual reality (VR) simulation may help teach dental students how to manage pediatric patient behavior, which students may embrace, reports research recently published in the European Journal of Dental Education.
September 3, 2025
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Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials
By Ava Barros
University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.
September 2, 2025
3 D Dental Model Dental Pro Content
The sad truth about insurance reimbursement for today's dental practices
By Teresa Duncan, MS
Dental practices face declining insurance reimbursements and mounting administrative burdens, squeezing profit margins with few easy solutions available, writes Teresa Duncan.
September 2, 2025
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Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse
By Melissa Busch
What's happening in men's mouths may be affecting them from having and maintaining erections and more, according to a new study.
September 2, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for dealing with difficult patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most clinicians react when facing tough patients, but there’s a better way. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help you communicate with challenging patients.
September 2, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer
By Ava Barros
Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.
August 29, 2025
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Leveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
LinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 29, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another video, this time ranking popular dental treatments from oil pulling to no-prep veneers. What do you think of his rankings?
August 29, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Want to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practice
By Mat Buttrey
Centralized print management systems help dental practices streamline workflows, ensure HIPAA compliance, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency, writes Mat Buttrey.
August 29, 2025
Mat Buttrey 400
Dentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.
August 28, 2025
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