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Dental Specialties
800,000-year-old tooth gives new details of human family tree
Genetic 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, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist gets evicted, sets fire to masks, gowns at office
A 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, 2020
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Infection Control
Dentist who attended conference in Canada dies from COVID-19
A 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, 2020
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Hygiene Tools
Germ-killing mouthwash alters saliva, may up tooth damage risk
Using 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, 2020
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Dental Practice
Maine dentists can't treat patients via teledentistry
Dentists 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, 2020
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Imaging aids removal of broken burs from third-molar surgeries
Radiography, 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, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Loss of taste, smell likely signs of COVID-19
Patients 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, 2020
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Restorations
Teeth tell the stories of people's most impactful life events
Teeth 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, 2020
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Alternative Pain Therapies
Want to reduce cavities? Maybe use cannabinoids
Chemicals 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, 2020
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Cosmetic
Those with bad teeth, disabilities barred from jobs in Nigeria
If 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, 2020
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AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners
By Melissa Busch
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) will monitor research about microplastics possibly being released from clear aligners.
December 17, 2024
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Shoring up dental organizations' security vulnerabilities
By Erik Eisen
The harsh reality is that it is only a matter of time before a practice or dental service organization is hit by a cyber breach of some kind, writes Erik Eisen. Here are key areas of your business you can self-audit.
December 17, 2024
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Suit filed in healthy teen's 3rd-molar surgery death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a healthy 17-year-old who died following anesthesia-related complications during a third-molar extraction procedure are suing his oral surgeon.
December 16, 2024
Gavel Scale Lawsuit
Mouth taping helps apnea, snoring. Maybe?
By Ava Barros
The popular social media trend of mouth taping during sleep may improve obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and bilevel ventilation, but more research is needed, reports a review study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.
December 16, 2024
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How much should you raise your fees in 2025?
By Estela Vargas
While it's normal to feel trepidatious about raising your dental fees, adjusting your fees annually is vital to maintaining a stable, profitable business, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
December 16, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Overcoming patient concerns about proposed treatment isn't taught in dental school. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to boost case acceptance and practice production.
December 16, 2024
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Phony dentist accused of running kitchen apartment practice
By Melissa Busch
A woman is accused of illegally operating a dental practice out of the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment.
December 13, 2024
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Why oral health should be integrated into pre-, postnatal care
By Ava Barros
Pregnant individuals may face higher risks of dental issues, linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as mental health conditions that can worsen oral health, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
December 13, 2024
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Getting the most out of your dental practice sale with an unconventional approach
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
What is an unconventional approach to a dental practice sale that allows the dentist to get the most out of his or her continuous years of hard work? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, answers that question.
December 13, 2024
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Does dentistry have an ethics problem heading into 2025?
By Kevin Henry
Susan Gunn has spoken at dental meetings on the subject of ethics for years. However, Gunn is now worried that dentistry is at a crossroads when it comes to ethics, both personally and professionally.
December 12, 2024
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Maximizing year-end benefits: Why email campaigns are essential for dental practices
By Dr. Lior Tamir
As year-end approaches, many dental practice owners are missing out on a prime opportunity to boost their business. Dr. Lior Tamir outlines an inexpensive, effective marketing strategy that will have patients calling your practice.
December 12, 2024
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Pediatric dentist sentenced to prison
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist accused of having more than 2,700 images and videos of children, including some featuring kids younger than 12, was sentenced to prison.
December 12, 2024
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