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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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Dental Specialties
1st female case of excessive hair growth in gums reported
A woman in Italy is the first known case of excessive hair growth in the gums. This marks the sixth documented case of gingival hirsutism in the world, according to a case study published in the February issue of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
February 9, 2020
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Oral-Systemic Link
No butts about it: Used cigarettes emit toxins, study finds
Used cigarette butts, even those that are cold to the touch, may emit the equivalent of 14% of the nicotine that actively burning cigarettes give off, according to a recent study published in Indoor Air.
February 9, 2020
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Opioids
Dentist gets prison for illegal prescriptions, Medicare fraud
A dentist in Missouri was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making false statements to Medicare and illegally issuing prescriptions for narcotic opioid drugs without a legitimate medical purpose. The dentist provided about 14,000 units of antianxiety and opioid drugs to a woman he had a personal relationship with for more than 10 years.
February 6, 2020
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Opioids
50% of opioids prescribed by dentists exceed recommendations
About half of opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the U.S. exceeded two-day supply recommendations identified in previous research, according to a new study published online February 3 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
February 5, 2020
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Infection Control
Oral surgeon loses license to settle heart infection claims
A New Jersey oral surgeon has agreed to a five-year license suspension to resolve allegations that lax infection-control practices at his office led to 15 patients contracting the bacterial heart infection endocarditis, including one who subsequently died.
February 4, 2020
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Practice Management Software
Calif. bill aims to clamp down harder on teledentistry
California is taking a deeper stab at controlling companies that offer teledentistry services, such as clear-aligner company SmileDirectClub, by introducing a new bill that would require dentists to conduct in-person visits with patients before they receive any services remotely.
February 3, 2020
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X-Ray
Judge rules dad can get sons dental x-rays, vaccines
A judge in Canada has granted a father the sole responsibility to decide whether his young sons receive necessary dental treatments and vaccines, despite objections from the children's mother, according to news reports.
January 30, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist gets prison for secretly filming employee undressing
A dentist in Spain was sentenced on January 26 to three years in prison and barred from practicing dentistry for three years for repeatedly secretly filming his receptionist change her clothes at his practice, according to news reports.
January 30, 2020
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Dental Education
Billing practices at UNLV dental school under scrutiny
Billing irregularities may have led to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine overbilling patients and insurance companies by thousands of dollars, according to a January 23 article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
January 29, 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
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
August 21, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
August 20, 2025
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Why teamwork and documentation can make or break your dental insurance claims
By Ashley Bond
It's the little details that slowly chip away at collections, team morale, and confidence in your dental practice and keep you from being paid, writes Ashley Bond of Wisdom. Here's how to take control and get paid what you're owed.
August 20, 2025
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What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
By Ava Barros
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
August 20, 2025
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The dental industry's economic tightrope: What DrBicuspid readers told us in a survey
By Kevin Henry
Dentists share with DrBicuspid the squeeze they are feeling from the economy, rising costs, and staffing shortages and how it's impacting their practices and patient care.
August 19, 2025
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Hair-raising enamel repair treatment may shake up dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Scientists at King’s College London discovered a protein-based treatment that may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of regenerative dentistry.
August 19, 2025
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Preemies may be predisposed to oral health problems
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Teens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.
August 19, 2025
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The AI revolution in dentistry: What you need to know
By Kevin Henry
Anne Genge, an expert in the field of privacy and security, addresses the implications of AI in dentistry, focusing on its applications, patient privacy, compliance, and the future of dental practices.
August 19, 2025
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Ex-NBA player convicted in $4M dental scam seeks Trump pardon
By Melissa Busch
A former NBA player convicted for his role in defrauding the NBA’s benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump.
August 18, 2025
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Have these chronic diseases? It may mean worse news for gums
By Melissa Busch
Patients with these chronic conditions experienced more than double the risk of severe gum disease, according to a new study.
August 18, 2025
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4 pillars that help new dental hires succeed in your practice
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
What does a common acronym have to do with your dental practice and its team members? Dr. Ann D. Miller breaks down four letters that can make a big difference in your office culture.
August 18, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for encouraging patient referrals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin offers some unique do’s and don’ts to help you boost patient referrals and satisfaction.
August 18, 2025
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