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Cosmetic
Flea market dental grill ruins Texas woman's teeth
A dental grill purchased at a flea market in Texas caused severe tooth decay and rot for a woman who wore the decorative cover cemented on her front teeth for a year, according to a news report published on January 24.
January 29, 2020
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Invisible Aligners
U.S. lawmakers want SmileDirectClub investigated
Nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate SmileDirectClub to ensure that the clear-aligner company is not misleading consumers and harming patients.
January 28, 2020
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Practice Sales
Man calls cops when unable to buy toothbrush for a penny
How far would you go to get an Oral-B electric toothbrush for almost nothing? A multimedia journalist took it to the limit when a Target manager in Massachusetts refused to sell him a display brush that was priced at 1¢.
January 28, 2020
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Insurance
Oral-B investigating claim of glass in its toothpaste
Procter & Gamble's Oral-B is investigating claims made by a New Zealand woman that she found shards of glass in a tube of its toothpaste, according to a statement released January 24 by the oral care company.
January 27, 2020
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Insurance
Dental office settles to resolve claims of patient overbilling
A dental practice in Maryland has agreed to waive outstanding charges for services it provided during a two-year period and to pay $48,000 to resolve allegations that the office overbilled patients, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
January 26, 2020
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Dental Practice
NC ends prior dental exam rule
North Carolina has amended its prior-exam rule, allowing public health dental hygienists to perform preventive dental procedures on patients who have not been previously evaluated by a dentist and without a dentist present. The rule change takes effect on February 1.
January 26, 2020
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Insurance
Woman sues, claiming dental office sent unsolicited texts
A woman in Florida is suing a dental practice, claiming it used an automatic telephone dialing system to send her and other patients thousands of unsolicited texts, like "We are open today!" She says the barrage of messages was a nuisance, invaded her privacy, and violated U.S. robocall laws.
January 23, 2020
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Dental Practice
Va. dentist driving drunk with 'pharmacy on wheels' arrested
A dentist in Virginia was arrested for driving while intoxicated after he crashed his truck and got into a tussle with responding police. Prosecutors described the vehicle as a "pharmacy on wheels" because he was found carrying a bag filled with 150 pills, according to news reports.
January 21, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist who pulled teeth while on hoverboard is convicted
An Alaska dentist who was filmed pulling a sedated woman's teeth while riding a hoverboard has been convicted of reckless endangerment and Medicaid fraud, according to a press release issued by the Alaska Department of Law.
January 20, 2020
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Oral-Systemic Link
Most lung vaping cases linked to informal sources of THC
The recent outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping appears to be most prevalent in people who vaped THC-containing products obtained from informal sources, such as family, dealers, and online, according to a new report released on January 14 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
January 20, 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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Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
August 15, 2025
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
By Ava Barros
A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
August 15, 2025
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How dentists are reworking their schedules for better profits
By Javeria Rameez Naqvi
From the outside, your practice looks healthy. However, when you check your numbers, the profit margins tell a different story. How do you change the story? Javeria Rameez Naqvi shares some ideas.
August 15, 2025
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Clinical tips on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares 3 influencers dentists should follow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ready to level up your clinical knowledge on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi suggests following these three influencers.
August 15, 2025
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Dentist, practice sued for allegedly busting patient’s jaw
By Melissa Busch
A patient who claims her jaw was broken during a third-molar surgery because she didn't have enough anesthesia has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and the dental practice.
August 14, 2025
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DSO leaders share their top priorities for fall 2025
By Beth Gaddis
Six executives at Dykema’s 12th Annual DSO Conference shared their top priorities for the rest of the year, and their insights offer a clear look at where the industry is heading.
August 14, 2025
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Got a hobby? What you do may make you a better dentist
By Melissa Busch
Having a hobby may be beneficial to improving dentistry skills, according to a new study.
August 14, 2025
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Ex-dental worker accused in teeth-whitening scam sentenced
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental employee accused of tampering with a work computer after she was fired and illegally performing teeth whitening offsite has been sentenced.
August 13, 2025
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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 13, 2025
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Clinical tip: Your checklist for dental implants and CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Are you using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging correctly when planning dental implants? This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, explains how CBCT can benefit you and your patients even more.
August 13, 2025
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Dentist, stylist fight over deceased bigamist husband’s millions
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and a beautician who married the same man five years apart in Las Vegas are battling over his multimillion-dollar estate.
August 12, 2025
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Blow, smack, pop your way to improved oral health. Maybe?
By Ava Barros
Chewing xylitol gum may help supplement toothbrushing by reducing plaque and decreasing the risk of caries-associated Streptococcus mutans, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.
August 12, 2025
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