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SmileDirectClub, Walmart team up to sell new oral care line
Direct-to-consumer orthodontics company SmileDirectClub is disrupting the industry again, debuting a new, complete line of oral care products that will be sold exclusively at Walmart's more than 3,800 stores and on its website.
January 5, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist sued, allegedly set girl's mouth on fire
The family of a 5-year-old girl filed a lawsuit on January 2 against a Las Vegas dentist, claiming he set the child's mouth on fire during a routine dental procedure that left her with injuries that may be permanent, according to news reports.
January 5, 2020
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Oral Cancer
One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough to fend off cancer
A single dose of the HPV vaccine may be as effective at protecting against cervical cancer as the recommended two or three doses, according to a new study published online on December 27 in JAMA Network Open.
January 5, 2020
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Opioids
Pa. oral surgeon to pay $150K to settle opioid mishandling case
An oral surgeon in Pennsylvania agreed to pay $150,000 to settle allegations that she mishandled opioids, diverting them from patients for personal use, which resulted in the clinician overdosing on one occasion, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
January 5, 2020
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Dental Therapists
Ore. school gets $2M for dental therapist pilot project
The Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies in Oregon has received $2 million in funding for a pilot project to determine the feasibility of adding dental therapists to dental care teams and the best way to train them.
January 2, 2020
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Dental Practice
Former dental office manager accused of stealing $96K
A former office manager at a dental practice in Utah has been charged for allegedly stealing $96,000 from her employer, according to news reports. She reportedly used the money to pay for personal expenses, including rent, food, and bail money for another unrelated criminal case.
January 2, 2020
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Dental Practice
Top 10 DrBicuspid stories for 2019
Breaking news and legal actions dominated the headlines in 2019. The year's last few months, specifically, served up some of the hottest stories involving everything from direct-to-consumer orthodontics to clinicians behaving badly, according to the articles most read by DrBicuspid.com members.
December 29, 2019
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Opioids
Oral surgeon accused of using patients' opioids has license suspended
The Iowa Dental Board has suspended the license and the general anesthesia permit for an oral surgeon who allegedly diverted patients' opioids for his own personal use, according to a settlement agreement and final order.
December 26, 2019
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Cosmetic
Latest beauty trend for lips may come with demonic twist
Devil lips, a look allegedly achieved when lip fillers add pointed edges to the rim of a mouth, is the latest must-have beauty treatment in Russia. Though the method has gotten many likes and shares on social media, it also has gotten its fair share of criticism and skepticism.
December 26, 2019
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Hygiene Tools
When is it OK to give 'healthy' gifts, like toothbrushes?
Go ahead, wrap that toothbrush and give it for your upcoming holiday celebration. Just make sure the recipient is about 24 years old. By that age, people in the U.S. are tickled to receive toothbrushes, books, or underwear as gifts, according to the results of a new survey.
December 22, 2019
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A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
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The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.
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Reasons why patients maintain oral health may surprise you
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More adults are practicing proper oral care to avoid costly dental issues, desiring to save money and avoid unexpected expenses, according to the Delta Dental "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."
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Measuring the environmental cost of clean teeth
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers from McGill University in Montreal are measuring the carbon output of dentistry and devising ways to make dentistry greener.
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Do's and don'ts for new patient communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New patient phone calls are not solely a customer service call, they're a brand-building opportunity. Dr. Roger P. Levin says these are the do's and don'ts of handling that first patient phone call.
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Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.
November 8, 2024
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The key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchen
By Melissa Busch
An antioxidant found in many plants like grapes and apples, as well as red wine and green tea, may aid in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.
November 8, 2024
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E-cigarettes may affect dental implant integration
By Ava Barros
E-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
November 8, 2024
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Wife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practice
By Melissa Busch
The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
November 7, 2024
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10 ways to lose a patient
By Gaby Solano
By steering clear of these 10 dental no-no's, Gaby Solano believes you will keep your patients returning and ensure they leave with a smile.
November 7, 2024
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Dental duets: Despite what you may have read, dentistry is a smart investment
By Dr. Shervin Molayem, Michael Ventriello
The latest advances in dental technology offer exciting investment opportunities for individual investors, venture capital firms, and private equity groups, writes Michael Ventriello and Dr. Shervin Molayem.
November 7, 2024
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9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's license
By Clark Kauffman
A recently filed lawsuit alleges negligence in the death of 50-year-old patient.
November 6, 2024
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