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Dental Practice
Man imprisoned for posing as dentists to defraud banks of $2M
A man in California was sentenced to prison for defrauding banks out of $2 million by conspiring to steal identities of about a dozen dentists, using the information to open sham dental offices, and opening fraudulent lines of credit.
March 9, 2020
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Diabetes
Brushing 3 times a day may cut diabetes risk
Want to lower your risk of developing diabetes? Brush your teeth. Brushing teeth at least three times per day was linked to lowering a person's risk of developing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published March 2 in Diabetologia.
March 9, 2020
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Hygiene Tools
U.S. customs seizes $12K worth of fake Oral-B toothbrush heads
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 1,440 counterfeit Oral-B electric toothbrush heads, which were shipped from Turkey and headed for an Illinois property. If they had been authentic heads made by Procter & Gamble, they would have a value of $12,274.
March 8, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist wins $240K defamation suit against ex-employees
Two former dental employees in Canada must pay $240,000 to the dentist they defamed in scathing online reviews after they were dismissed from their positions, according to news reports.
March 8, 2020
2020 03 04 22 13 2425 Gavel Money 400
Federally Qualified Health Center
ADA, AAPD asks Medicare, Medicaid to cover more procedures
The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) want the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand procedures included in value-based insurance plans and continue automatic reenrollment.
March 5, 2020
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Antibiotics
Dental ER patients often get antibiotics, opioids
Clinicians frequently prescribe antibiotics and opioids to patients who visit emergency rooms (ER) with nontraumatic dental problems, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 5, 2020
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Man wins $255K for botched procedure to remove swallowed dentures
A man in the U.K. was recently awarded about $255,000 after he was seriously injured during an endoscopic procedure to remove the dentures he had swallowed, according to news reports.
March 4, 2020
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Dentist, aid workers detained in Ethiopian prison freed
More than a dozen volunteers and staff members of a nonpolitical dental and medical support organization who have been detained in an Ethiopian prison since February were released on March 4.
March 4, 2020
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Infection Control
Patients got hepatitis, HIV from lax infection control, suit claims
Three patients who claim they were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from dirty dental instruments are suing the public health clinics in Texas where they underwent procedures, according to a news report.
March 2, 2020
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Oral Cancer
3D-printed jaw changes cancer survivor's life
An oral cancer survivor in India regained his ability to eat solid foods after undergoing reconstruction surgery to place a 3D-printed titanium jaw, according to news reports. This successful surgery highlights the benefits of 3D printing technology.
March 1, 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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Do's and don'ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Increased production is the intersecting result of multiple factors. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to strategically and easily increase your practice's numbers and profitability.
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Ex-dental employee faces more than 35 felonies
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee faces more than 35 felony charges for allegedly breaking into the dental practice where she worked.
December 6, 2024
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Obesity may be linked to gingival bleeding
By Ava Barros
Obesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.
December 6, 2024
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Digitizing dentistry: The keys to reducing paper consumption in your dental practice
By Mat Buttrey
For the modern dental business, transitioning to a digital environment can enhance efficiency and security, deliver time and cost savings, and attract more clients. Mat Buttrey explains how and why.
December 6, 2024
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What to expect from dentistry in the next 5 years
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. is amid a generational transition that may bring major changes to dentistry, according to a perspective in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 5, 2024
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Bone density may be linked to caries
By Ava Barros
Monitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.
December 5, 2024
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Tramadol: The stealthy tyrant lurking behind pain relief
By Barbara Madej, RPh
Despite its effectiveness in managing pain, Tramadol poses significant risks, especially in dental settings. Barbara Madej, RPh, tells you what you need to know.
December 5, 2024
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23-year-old dies following dental procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 23-year-old woman from Canada died after experiencing a medical emergency during a dental procedure on November 27, triggering an investigation by the Manitoba Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
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Frequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth loss
By Ava Barros
Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
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Ill-fitting dentures may put your life at risk
By Melissa Busch
Dentures that fit well may be good for your health, according to a large study.
December 4, 2024
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SmileDirectClub to pay nearly $5M to 28K customers
By Melissa Busch
Nearly a year after SmileDirectClub abruptly closed its operations, ceasing any future sale of its products and ending its lifetime guarantee, the clear aligner company will shell out $4.8 million in refunds to customers.
December 3, 2024
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Dentist suspended for pulling implant with 'rusty' pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist had his dental license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient.
December 3, 2024
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