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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
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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 Specialties
Teen gets harmonica stuck in mouth, documents it online
A teen from Canada has proved that she would do anything to make her younger cousin laugh when she squeezed a harmonica into her mouth. Unfortunately, she didn't stop to think about how she would remove the instrument, according to news reports.
February 9, 2020
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This antioxidant may help prevent cavities by altering enamel's protective layer and reducing acid production from cavity-causing bacteria. This study was published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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Is this tray causing irritation during teeth bleaching?
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Using this extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
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By Melissa K. Turner
Here's a look at the products that took home the 2024 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards.
November 26, 2024
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Cellerant podcast series: The future of dental technology with insights from DEXIS
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, Kevin Henry speaks with Jordan Reiss, senior director of clinical strategic development for DEXIS, about the evolution of dental imaging technology.
November 26, 2024
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15 more come forward against assistant accused of assaulting patient
By Melissa Busch
More than a dozen other alleged victims have come forward against a former dental assistant who was arrested in August for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair.
November 25, 2024
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Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters
By Ava Barros
Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
November 25, 2024
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4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice
By Amanda Hill, RDH
Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.
November 25, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for continuing education
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Continuing education enhances both clinical and business managerial skills for doctors and staff. Follow these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin to ensure a high return on investment.
November 25, 2024
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Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
November 22, 2024
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2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact
By Melissa Busch
A dentist recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by two former patients.
November 22, 2024
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This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease
By Ava Barros
This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
November 22, 2024
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3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
By Kevin Henry
How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.
November 22, 2024
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