Tom Viola, RPh

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Anticoagulants: To bleed or not to bleed?

The debate over the use of anticoagulants before and after dental procedures has raged for many years now, with strong arguments on both sides of the issue. The addition of several new anticoagulants in recent years has only added some confusion. Pharmacist Tom Viola helps you focus on what options are best for your patients.

October 17, 2017

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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

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?

By Karie Neeley Anderson

For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.

February 11, 2026

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Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs

By Melissa Busch

A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.

February 10, 2026

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Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?

By Melissa Busch

Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.

February 10, 2026

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Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence

By Dr. Richard Nagelberg

Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.

February 10, 2026

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How your practice is likely leaving money on the table

Your practice may be producing well, but are hidden billing gaps quietly draining revenue and stressing your team?

February 10, 2026

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Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction

By Melissa Busch

Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.

February 9, 2026

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Whiter teeth may start with toothbrush vibrations

A powder made of strontium, calcium, and barium titanate may offer a novel approach to whitening teeth without damaging tooth enamel.

February 9, 2026

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Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2

By Michael Ventriello

Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.

February 9, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for creating healthy practice finances

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Successful practices stay attuned to these two indicators continuously, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

February 9, 2026

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Patients in this state may have the worst dental health

Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.

February 6, 2026

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Why dental technology must put security first

By Tasha Dickinson

Dental technology is evolving fast. Without secure-by-design principles, innovation may jeopardize dental practices and patient data, writes Tasha Dickinson.

February 6, 2026

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The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments

Using compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy is growing. Dentists should think twice before switching from FDA-approved treatments, says Dr. Tim Donley.

February 6, 2026

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