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New campaign uses cognitive method to get kids to brush at night

Do you want to get more children brushing their teeth before they go to bed? Encourage your young patients and their parents to pair nightly oral hygiene with book reading for at least three weeks, according to new research. For World Oral Health Day, the Smile organization has launched a behavioral science-backed campaign to get more children brushing before bedtime.

March 19, 2020

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Dentist convicted of bribing Haitian officials gets new trial

A dentist in Maryland and an entrepreneur have won a retrial after being convicted in 2019 of conspiring to bribe Haitian officials in exchange for approving a proposed approximately $84 million project on the Caribbean island.

March 19, 2020

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Elephant gets root canal to alleviate tusk ache

An elephant in India has undergone a root canal to relieve pain from a longtime tusk injury. The elephant had 0.5 kg of flesh that grew within the fractured tooth removed prior to the procedure, according to news reports.

March 19, 2020

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Dental Specialties

You'll never believe the dental items left behind in an Uber

What do Swarovski binoculars, a hard-boiled egg, a lanyard that reads "virginity rocks," a skin-colored retainer, a cooler full of breast milk, and a gold dental grill have in common? They are six of the 50 most unique items that Uber riders have left behind, according to the 2020 Uber Lost & Found Index.

March 17, 2020

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Dentist pleads guilty to diverting oxycodone for own use

A dentist in Wisconsin has admitted to writing a prescription for oxycodone to his dental hygienist and then having her divert the painkillers to him for his personal use, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin.

March 17, 2020

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Dental Practice

Extra dental care charge for boy with autism angers parent

A family in Illinois was shocked when it was hit with a $75 behavior management fee for the dental care of its 10-year-old son who has autism. The fee, which is not covered by the family's insurance, has left the boy's dad irate and refusing to pay it, according to news reports.

March 15, 2020

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Indian dentist pulls 1.53-inch tooth, breaking world record

A dentist in India pulled a tooth that measured 1.53 inches, which is expected to be declared as the longest one in the world, from the mouth of a 20-year-old man who was experiencing pain and swelling, according to news reports.

March 12, 2020

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Simple method used to pull NiTi rotary file stuck in man's tooth

Clinicians successfully removed a 16-mm fragment of a nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instrument that became stuck in a man's tooth during a root canal by using a simple rather than a professional extraction method, according to a new case report.

March 12, 2020

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Regulatory Updates

SmileDirectClub at it again, adding shops to Walmart, more

SmileDirectClub has opened its first of several SmileShops at a Walmart in Canada and has commended the American Association of Dental Boards for establishing examples for state teledentistry regulations, capping off another eventful stretch for the orthodontics disruptor.

March 11, 2020

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Rare, giant salivary stone removed from man's jaw

A giant calcified salivary stone, which was diagnosed initially as an impacted tooth, was recently found growing in the mandible of a 37-year-old man. A rare 2-cm-long sialolith was removed, according to a new case report.

March 10, 2020

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Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated

A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.

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The current state of dentistry

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Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations

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Women in dentistry: What's happening and what comes next

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Dentist accused of traveling for tryst with child, mom pleads

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested in August at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex has pleaded guilty.

December 12, 2024

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Patterson Companies to be acquired for $4.1B

By Melissa Busch

Healthcare investment firm Patient Square has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dental and animal health products distributor Patterson Companies for $4.1 billion.

December 11, 2024

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Dentist accused of using pliers on patient still can't practice

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who had his license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient cannot return to practice, at least for now.

December 11, 2024

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Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes

Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.

December 11, 2024

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Clinical tip: Making working models directly from CEREC with Primeprint

Here is another great clinical tip that can help your dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.

December 11, 2024

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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.

December 10, 2024

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Online videos about bruxism treatment may be lacking

Videos uploaded by dental professionals on occlusal device therapy for sleep bruxism may lack informative value, reliability, and clarity, says a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

December 10, 2024

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This may trump floss for reducing gum inflammation

An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

December 10, 2024

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How you can reassess dental practice communication policies for 2025

By Estela Vargas

We now have less physical contact and communication with patients before they are seated in the chair. We must close that gap by building an instant rapport with patients, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

December 10, 2024

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Orthodontist accused of inappropriate contact with 4-year-old

By Melissa Busch

A dentist known for working on pediatric patients who compete in extreme professional sports has been accused of molesting a boy since he was 4.

December 9, 2024

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1-on-1: ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler on the future of dentistry, dental trends he is watching

We spoke with the president of the ADA to discuss a variety of topics, including dentist wellness, staffing shortages, and the future of dentistry.

December 9, 2024

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Oral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptoms

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Certain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.

December 9, 2024

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