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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Judge orders prison to get inmate oral surgery consult
A U.S. judge has ordered a Pennsylvania prison to get an oral surgery consultation for an inmate who has experienced pain from an impacted wisdom tooth for about half a year, according to a recent court opinion.
February 20, 2020
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Invisible Aligners
Fla. dental board closes investigation into SmileDirectClub
The Florida Board of Dentistry has closed its investigation into SmileDirectClub's business model and marketing practices, landing the clear-aligner company another victory against traditional orthodontics.
February 18, 2020
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Dental Assistant
Fla. dental assistant arrested for assaulting sedated teen
A dental assistant in Florida was arrested on February 13 for allegedly sexually assaulting a sedated 18-year-old girl who he was prepping for third-molar extractions, according to news reports.
February 18, 2020
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Dental Practice
Google must reveal author of bad review of dental practice
A court in Australia gave a dentist, who claims he was defamed in an anonymous online review, permission to order Google to turn over the personal details about the person who wrote it, according to news reports.
February 17, 2020
2019 10 17 18 00 4638 Gavel3 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Smokers given free cessation kits made more attempts to quit
What would it take for you to try to kick the habit? Free two-week nicotine replacement therapy starter kits given by primary care doctors to smokers increased their attempts to quit, according to a recently published study in Addiction.
February 17, 2020
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Imaging Systems
Old CT image shows screw in 5-year-old's jaw, ends in surgery
A mother in Colorado is considering suing after she discovered a CT image that showed a large screw embedded in the jaw of her 5-year-old daughter, which likely was left there during a surgery when she was an infant, according to news reports.
February 16, 2020
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Dental Practice
Family of 2-year-old who died after dental work sues office
The parents of a 2-year-old boy who died during a dental procedure at an Arizona dental practice are suing the practice, claiming a staff member muted the alarm monitoring his heart and hooked him up to a faulty or empty oxygen tank, according to news reports.
February 13, 2020
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Orthodontics
Are you pretty? A smile may be the determining factor
Try smiling if you want to gain the most attention this Valentine's Day. Men and women find the grin of a smiling person to be the feature that most affects attractiveness, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
February 13, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist ordered to pay $14K for illegally practicing law
A dentist in Wyoming must pay about $14,000 in fines, restitution, and legal costs for the unauthorized practice of law, stemming from a trust he set up for a sick, elderly couple, according to a court ruling issued on February 5.
February 13, 2020
2019 10 17 17 05 3174 Gavel Legal Business 400
Dentures
Illegal teeth-whitening cases rise 26% in U.K.
Reports of illegal teeth whitening, which can leave patients with burns, blisters, and tooth loss, soared by 26% in the U.K. in 2019. That percentage may be higher since the data are based on customers' reports, according to an article published on February 10 by the BBC.
February 10, 2020
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic imagery in course materials.
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TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
More in Home
This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
August 26, 2025
An older woman brushes her teeth over a bathroom sink.
Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
August 25, 2025
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
By Ava Barros
Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 25, 2025
Medical illustration showing the thyroid.
Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists.
August 25, 2025
A dental hygienist uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean a patient's teeth.
The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
August 25, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Ann D. Miller.
Do’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
August 25, 2025
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Dentist accused of recording employees in bathroom
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.
August 22, 2025
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
August 22, 2025
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 22, 2025
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
August 21, 2025
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
August 21, 2025
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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
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