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Hygiene Tools
Speeding driver uses 'autopilot' mode to floss, gets ticket
A Tesla driver in Canada may think twice before he decides again to work on his oral health while behind the wheel. The man was charged with careless driving after police caught him using both hands to floss his teeth while cruising on "autopilot," according to news reports.
January 16, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Pa. mom arrested for allowing kids' teeth to blacken
A mother in Pennsylvania was arraigned on January 14 on felony child endangerment charges for not getting dental treatment for her two 4-year-old sons. She allegedly knew her sons needed dental surgery but didn't take them for treatment, allowing their teeth to decay and blacken, according to news reports.
January 16, 2020
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Product Updates
Colgate creates first-ever recyclable toothpaste tube
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive has created the first recyclable toothpaste tube, which is set to debut in the U.S. in 2020 under its brand Tom's of Maine. The company also plans to share the technology behind the new tube with its competitors.
January 16, 2020
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Dental Assistant
Wis. dental assistant claims fired for pro-Trump comments
A dental assistant in Wisconsin says she was fired when a bad review, claiming her employer had workers who spew racist comments, surfaced on the office's social media. She believes her own pro-President Trump comments on Facebook led to the review and firing, according to news reports.
January 15, 2020
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Practice Sales
SmileDirectClub wins in courtroom, dental offices
SmileDirectClub is having yet another news-filled week, announcing it will begin selling its teeth-straightening products to dentists and orthodontists. Also, the company scored a legal victory with a New Jersey court finding it does not engage in the "corporate practice of dentistry."
January 13, 2020
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Dental Practice
Patients, ex-staff wage online war against Wash. dentist
Former patients and employees of a Washington dentist have lit up review sites and social media with scathing reviews and allegations of unprofessionalism, misconduct, discrimination, questionable ethics, and mental abuse, according to a local news story.
January 13, 2020
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Dental Specialties
2 dentists, dental technician die in Ukrainian jet crash
The dental industry lost members of its community when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashed on January 8 shortly after takeoff from Tehran. A dental technician and two dentists from Canada were three of the 176 passengers on the plane, according to news reports.
January 9, 2020
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Obesity
Want to improve sleep apnea? Trimming tongue fat may help
Reducing fat tongue may help improve obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, according to a new study published January 10 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging to measure the effect of weight loss on the upper airway in obese patients, showing that a reduction in tongue fat lessened the severity of symptoms.
January 9, 2020
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Dental Assistant
Dental assistant sues, says fired for shunning boss' advances
A dental assistant in Illinois has filed a lawsuit against her former employer and his dental practice, claiming she was subjected to racial jokes and was fired after refusing the dentist's sexual advances, according to news reports.
January 9, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Man nearly dies after using nail to pick popcorn from teeth
Using a metal nail and other objects to dislodge popcorn from between his teeth may have caused a U.K. man's potentially fatal blood infection that led him to undergo a lengthy surgery, according to news reports.
January 7, 2020
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Addressing bullying in your dental practice
By Lisa Lash
Employees who refuse to change their behavior or comply with standards have no place in your dental practice, Lisa Lash writes. Here's how to address bullying behavior in your workplace.
November 14, 2024
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'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor impairments.
November 14, 2024
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Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA
By Kevin Henry
In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.
November 14, 2024
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VOC exposure linked to periodontitis
By Ava Barros
Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
November 13, 2024
Industrial Emissions Mark
5 reasons why now is the time for annual planning in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
As we near the end of 2024, annual planning is a crucial practice for dental offices aiming to thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving landscape. Here's why and how to make it happen in your practice.
November 13, 2024
Staff Meeting Jacob Lund
Case report: Class II pulp cap restoration using an advanced composite resin
By Dr. Jorge F. Zapata
In this case study, Dr. Jorge F. Zapata explains how he used immediate dentin sealing and a resin coating technique to achieve a functional and aesthetic restoration.
November 13, 2024
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Dental prostheses may be linked to liver function changes
By Melissa Busch
Higher numbers of fixed dental prostheses, which contain metal components, may be correlated with blood lead levels and changes in liver function.
November 13, 2024
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A smart hack for an implant-supported denture
By Ava Barros
A technique published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry entails a magnetic system using reference points for enhanced stability and safety.
November 13, 2024
Arch Bridge Implant
Dentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.
November 12, 2024
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Ingested denture required 2 surgeries, months of recovery for man
By Melissa Busch
A man unknowingly swallowed his partial denture, causing an abnormal connection between his esophagus and trachea that required him to undergo two surgeries and eight months of recovery.
November 12, 2024
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Topical fluoride may reduce radiation caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Topical fluoride may effectively reduce radiation caries in patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
November 12, 2024
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3 common hopes for dental hygienists in 2025
By Tracee Dahm
Sure, the holidays may not have arrived yet, but Tracee Dahm, RDH, is already excited about what could come for dental hygienists when the calendar turns to 2025.
November 12, 2024
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