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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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Man dies by suicide after dental tourism gone wrong

A patient left toothless after a botched procedure underscores the psychological toll of treatment failures and the role dentists play.

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How dental coding affects your revenue cycle, and what your team needs to know

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When 50-50 isn't equal: What dental practice partners must know about valuing ownership interests

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Why secure integration must be a nonnegotiable in every dental practice

Podcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients

Podcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients

Dentist suspended after patients left with severe complications

By Melissa Busch

A dentist's license was suspended after he reportedly left multiple patients with severe complications.

April 14, 2026

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CDA PAC pulls support for governor candidate

By Melissa Busch

The California Dental Association Political Action Committee withdrew its endorsement of Rep. Eric Swalwell.

April 14, 2026

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Dental diseases AI made up

AI invented dental diseases so real that patients may swear they've experienced them. See what you think about these AI-generated conditions.

April 14, 2026

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Front desk to command center: Transform your dental practice

By Melissa Cortes

The "front desk" label minimizes your team's impact on practice success.

April 14, 2026

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Man pleads not guilty in dental practice shooting

By Melissa Busch

A brutal December attack at a Georgia dental office ends with a not guilty plea.

April 13, 2026

Yikes! Clear aligners may disrupt more than smiles

By Melissa Busch

Clear aligners may be straightening teeth and silently damaging the body.

April 13, 2026

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Here's why high-performing dental teams keep getting better

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, reveals the counterintuitive secret separating thriving dental practices from merely busy ones.

April 13, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for bouncing back from a bad year

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Bad years happen to good dentists, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. But resilient, successful dentists follow these steps to bounce back.

April 13, 2026

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Dental manufacturer to settle pregnancy discrimination suit

By Melissa Busch

A dental company has settled a lawsuit in which it's accused of reportedly firing a pregnant employee days after she was hired.

April 10, 2026

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This OTC drug may lead to implant failure

By Melissa Busch

This over-the-counter (OTC) medication may jeopardize your new smile.

April 10, 2026

ChatGPT ads: What to expect, and why dentists should care

By Matthew McBride

ChatGPT ads are coming to dentistry. Matthew McBride explains why early positioning matters now.

April 10, 2026

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What we learned at the recent Insurance Extravaganza meeting

By Christine Taxin

Christine Taxin recaps the critical lessons from the Insurance Extravaganza and what it means for clinicians and dental team members.

April 10, 2026

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