Theresa Pablos

Dental Therapists
More than 70% of U.S. adults support dental therapists
More than 70% of U.S. adults support the idea of dental therapists, according to new survey data from Pew Charitable Trusts and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. The findings demonstrate adults with private and public insurance appear open to new healthcare models.
July 1, 2019
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Hygiene Tools
High triclosan levels linked to osteoporosis
Women exposed to triclosan may be more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to new research published on June 25. The antibacterial chemical found in toothpastes and other oral care products has been previously linked to hormone disruption, colon cancer, and antimicrobial resistance.
June 27, 2019
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Restorations
FDA data show over 100,000 implant injuries in 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new data that include approximately 117,200 reports of serious injuries associated with dental implants. The vast majority of these injuries were due to problems with osseointegration.
June 26, 2019
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Dental Practice
Dental students prefer text to face-to-face communication
If you'd rather text patients than meet them in person, you might be a millennial. Dental students are far more likely to prefer texting peers and patients, according to research presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.
June 23, 2019
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Dental Practice
Dental expenses qualify for new tax-preferred account
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a rule on June 20 that expands the use of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). The new policy creates a special type of HRA that employees can use for dental premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
June 20, 2019
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Anesthesia
New sedation guidelines call for 2 experts per procedure
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their sedation guidelines for the first time in three years. The new guidelines call for two trained personnel to be present when providing deep sedation or general anesthesia to children.
June 20, 2019
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Hygiene Tools
Oil pulling rivals chlorhexidine in IADR research
Oil pulling has been praised as a natural way to boost oral health, but does the science support the hype? The technique may rival modern medicine in at least some cases, according to research presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting.
June 20, 2019
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Dental Hygiene
How the sugar industry used dietitians to reach dentists
The sugar industry created a public relations campaign and used dietitians to help spread pro-sugar messages to dental professionals in the 1970s, according to research presented on June 19 at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
June 19, 2019
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Anesthesia
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: New sedation guidelines call for 2 experts per procedure
June 18, 2019
Dental Practice
Young dentists to Congress: It's time to fix student debt
Young dentists testified before members of the U.S. House of Representatives on June 12 to urge lawmakers to consider strategies for student debt relief.
June 17, 2019
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Dentist accused of drug deal near his office enters plea
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.
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Fluoride
What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?
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Oral-Systemic Link
When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie
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Podcasts
Podcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistry
Dr. Divya Mudumba.
Regulatory Updates
Opinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
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Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb practice
By Melissa Busch
A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice.
June 16, 2025
Police Cars Emergency
Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
Doctor Gesture Stop Chajamp
Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia
By Ava Barros
Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.
June 16, 2025
A pregnant woman opens her mouth as a dentist uses instruments to check her teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for analyzing dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Thinking of dropping an insurance plan? Dr. Roger P. Levin offers expert tips so you make a sound decision that safeguards your financial stability and future growth.
June 16, 2025
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Infection control and the missing dental team member
By Kevin Henry
If you worry whether important tasks will continue if key dental team members change, this video has some important insights.
June 16, 2025
Dental Office Busy Staff
Dentist retires following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is retiring after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later.
June 13, 2025
Sorry Closed Wedninth
Here’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fear
By Ava Barros
Certain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.
June 13, 2025
Girl Dental Phobia Plo
Why are your upper traps always tight? Here’s what dental pros need to know.
By Stephanie Botts, RDH
Stephanie Botts, RDH, breaks down the three most common culprits behind concrete traps and how to finally get some relief.
June 13, 2025
Tray setup and positioning can be key to reducing chronic muscle strain in dental professionals.
The art of customer service in dentistry with Dr. Roger Levin, Part 2
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, the second of an eight-part series on creating five-star customer service in your dental practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to foster a positive atmosphere that enhances both employee satisfaction and patient care.
June 13, 2025
Patient Payment Woman
The dental technology PE investors want to see
By Beth Gaddis
Private equity investment in dentistry has changed, with rapid M&A expansions being replaced with investors seeking same-store growth, operational efficiency, and staff retention amid rising interest rates and inflation, writes Beth Gaddis.
June 12, 2025
Dental Tech Modern Office
More than 1/3 of athletes may grind their teeth
By Ava Barros
More than 30% of athletes may be affected by teeth grinding, which appears to be significantly higher than the global rate, according to research published on June 2 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
June 12, 2025
Track And Field Athlete
Podcast: The past, present, and future of dental billing
By Kevin Henry
This episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast explores past billing challenges, the current state of dental billing, and future possibilities with technology and outsourcing.
June 12, 2025
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