Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental Specialties800,000-year-old tooth gives new details of human family treeGenetic information from an 800,000-year-old tooth has disproved the theory that Homo antecessor, a species that bore a mix of modern and ancient facial characteristics, is the missing link that led to the humans that exist today, according to a study published April 1 in Nature.April 6, 2020Dental PracticeDentist gets evicted, sets fire to masks, gowns at officeA dentist in Washington was arrested after dousing gowns and masks with some type of accelerant to start fires at his office in response to getting evicted for not paying his rent, according to news reports.April 1, 2020Infection ControlDentist who attended conference in Canada dies from COVID-19A dentist from British Columbia died at his home from COVID-19 following his attendance at the Pacific Dental Conference in March. The man is the province's first COVID-19 death at home, according to a report from the CBC.April 1, 2020Hygiene ToolsGerm-killing mouthwash alters saliva, may up tooth damage riskUsing chlorhexidine mouthwash, which many dentists have adopted as a prerinse prior to dental work as a precaution against COVID-19, increases saliva's acidity and makes teeth more vulnerable to damage, according to a study published on March 24 in Scientific Reports.April 1, 2020Dental PracticeMaine dentists can't treat patients via teledentistryDentists in Maine cannot legally engage in teledentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite instruction from the state's governor to treat patients remotely, according to the Maine Board of Dental Practice.March 30, 2020Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryImaging aids removal of broken burs from third-molar surgeriesRadiography, CT, and 3D modeling helped clinicians remove burs that had broken off from high-speed handpieces during third-molar extractions and migrated to the mandibular body of one patient and the floor of the mouth of another, according to a recently published report of two cases.March 29, 2020Dental HygieneLoss of taste, smell likely signs of COVID-19Patients who experience loss of taste and smell but are otherwise asymptomatic may be carriers of the novel coronavirus, causing the rapid spread of the outbreak, according to the British Association of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery.March 25, 2020RestorationsTeeth tell the stories of people's most impactful life eventsTeeth provide a true, permanent historical record of a person's major life events, including pregnancy, illness, relocation, and incarceration, according to a new study published March 25 in Scientific Reports.March 24, 2020Alternative Pain TherapiesWant to reduce cavities? Maybe use cannabinoidsChemicals found in cannabis or cannabinoids may be more effective at reducing bacteria associated with dental plaque than well-established synthetic oral care products, according to a recent study published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.March 22, 2020CosmeticThose with bad teeth, disabilities barred from jobs in NigeriaIf you want a job as a superintendent, inspector, or assistant cadre with the Nigerian Immigration Service, you better not have any disabilities or physical flaws, such as crooked teeth, according to news reports.March 22, 2020Previous PagePage 102 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicatedA dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.Office ManagementThe current state of dentistryOffice ManagementPersonal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuationsPodcastsWomen in dentistry: What's happening and what comes nextSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice