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Dental Practice
Calif. hires dental director to resolve disparities
California legislators took the first step in resolving oral health disparities by hiring the state's first dental director, Jayanth Kumar, DDS, MPH. Dr. Kumar's first step is to create and implement a statewide oral health plan.
August 16, 2015
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Sports Dentistry
Meet the dentist who helped 360 athletes -- in 7 days
If athletes are suffering from severe dental pain, how are they supposed to compete at their best level? They can't, which is why several organizations partnered to offer free healthcare screenings and treatment to participants in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Dr. Santosh Sundaresan, from the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, led a team that provided dental treatment to the athletes.
August 5, 2015
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Dental Education
Leaders in Dentistry: Gwen Essex
Gwen Essex, RDH, EdD, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, is actively working to create a more diverse and inclusive environment within dentistry. In this latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series, she talks about why diversity can positively impact access to care.
August 3, 2015
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Restorations
Meet the company that wants to kill drill-and-fill
Dentistry may be one step closer to ending the drill-and-fill model. The U.K.-based company Reminova wants to naturally rebuild caries-damaged teeth and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help bring its device to practices worldwide.
July 29, 2015
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Infection Control
5 infection-control questions to ask about your gloves
Although glove procedures haven't changed too much over time, the gloves themselves have. With new features and improved materials, now may be right time to think about how you use gloves in your practice and whether you need to refresh some policies.
July 27, 2015
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Oral Cancer
U.K. dentists call for oral health reform
A group of dentists is urging the U.K. government to take action and improve Brits' oral health. A dental professional organization released a report earlier this week that aims to combat the number of children being admitted to hospitals and the increasing rates of oral cancer.
July 16, 2015
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Periodontics
Drinking alcohol may worsen periodontal disease
The more alcohol people drink, the worse their periodontal condition may be, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology. The findings show that men and women who consume at least four alcoholic drinks per week have worse periodontal status than those who drink less frequently.
July 8, 2015
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Intraoral Scanners
AGD 2015: Digital dentistry is fast and accurate
Digital dentistry tools significantly reduce treatment planning time and also improve treatment accuracy, according to a lecture at the recent Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) meeting that covered cone-beam CT, intraoral scanners, and CAD/CAM restorations.
July 6, 2015
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Dental Education
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Robert Boyd
When Dr. Robert Boyd was in dental school, he wasn't thinking about becoming an orthodontist. Now, as the chair of the department of orthodontics at the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Dr. Boyd has long been one of the leaders in orthodontic research. In this video for the latest installment of our Leaders in Dentistry series, he talks about his career, research interests, and experience as a principal investigator for Invisalign.
June 29, 2015
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Dentures
Implants improve quality of life for osteoporotic women
Implant restorations can significantly improve the quality of life of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and tooth loss, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Dentistry.
June 24, 2015
2013 05 17 15 53 36 940 Implant 200
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By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
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By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
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Dentist accused of recording employees in bathroom
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A dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
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