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Hygiene Tools
Let's talk about sugar
Several researchers suggest that we stop talking about fluoride and instead talk about sugar. The authors of two papers criticize the thought that caries is a multifactorial condition and instead call on countries to start implementing sugar-related policies.
September 23, 2015
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Imaging Systems
Cerec 30: Highlights from Las Vegas
About 6,000 dental professionals attended Sirona Dental’s Cerec 30th anniversary event (Cerec 30) in Las Vegas. The event included presentations from company executives, clinical lectures, and celebrities, as well as new product launches.
September 22, 2015
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Imaging Systems
Cerec 30: Do you need to treat that unexpected finding?
LAS VEGAS - While dentists need to help patients over a lifetime, they also need to be aware that surprising findings from radiographs can sometimes lead to premature treatment, according to a presentation at Sirona Dental's Cerec 30 event.
September 21, 2015
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Product Updates
Beam uses data and design to modernize dental insurance
Beam Technologies, the company behind an Internet-connected toothbrush, is now using data and design to change the status quo of dental insurance. In late August 2015, the company officially rolled out its group insurance plan, which approaches dental insurance with technology-first thinking.
September 14, 2015
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Orofacial Pain
5 steps to help stop substance abuse: Part 2
What do you do when you believe a patient has a substance abuse disorder? In part two of this abuse and addiction series, two dental experts discuss how to intervene when you suspect substance abuse and how to treat recovering patients.
September 10, 2015
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Orofacial Pain
5 steps to help stop substance abuse: Part 1
About 1 in 4 people abuse drugs and alcohol, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting. The speakers addressed how dental professionals can help patients understand substance abuse.
September 9, 2015
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Dental Practice
CDA Presents 2015: Prevention is key for sports trauma
Nearly every dentist will need to address sports-related trauma at some point, and the best time to educate patients about injuries is before they occur, according to a presentation by Dr. Ray Padilla at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting.
September 2, 2015
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Infection Control
CDA Presents 2015: Win the fight against bad biofilms
Dental professionals need to learn about the latest developments in biofilms research to stay relevant and offer the best care possible, according to a presentation at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting.
August 31, 2015
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Dental Practice
6 ways to use patient-focused apps in your practice
The numbers don't lie -- mobile health is thriving. At a time when more adults than ever before use their smartphones to get health information, why are many dentists still not incorporating apps in their practice?
August 25, 2015
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Dental Practice
ZendyHealth rethinks how to fill your scheduling gaps
As a dental professional, you may struggle to fill some less popular slots in your schedule, which translates to lost overhead and opportunity costs. ZendyHealth, a website that describes itself as the "Priceline for medical services," wants to help you solve that problem.
August 19, 2015
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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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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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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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Setting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating care
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Case presentation is an art and a science. Dr. Roger P. Levin teaches you how to compellingly present treatment to patients, which will have an immediate effect on your production and profitability.
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Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
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A woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.
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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout
By Kevin Henry
As a dentist, Dr. Eric Johnson has battled burnout and stress. Now he's on a mission to help his colleagues avoid the same fate, sharing tips on this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast.
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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.
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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Tens of millions were paid to U.S. dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons for speaking engagements, gifts, and more by companies, but more than half was paid out by five firms.
August 27, 2025
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
By Melissa Busch
A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
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Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.
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Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients
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Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH and Chrissy Harlow, RDH, discuss Turbo-CR, a calculus removal agent designed to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients.
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
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