Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental PracticeRansomware attack leaves 100 dental practices strugglingA company in Colorado that specializes in providing IT services to dental practices experienced a ransomware attack that has been plaguing operations at about 100 dental offices since November, according to news reports.December 10, 2019Infection ControlOre. clinic admits dirty instruments used on patientsA healthcare provider that manages a health clinic in Oregon has admitted that a dentist there used instruments that weren't properly sterilized on six patients in November, according to a local news report.December 10, 2019Oral CancerAcupuncture eases radiation-induced dry mouthAcupuncture should be considered as a preventive measure for radiation-induced dry mouth in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, based on the findings of a new study published on December 6 in JAMA Network Open.December 10, 2019Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryOral surgeon to pay $625K for slicing kid's lingual nerveAn oral surgeon in Virginia and her employer must pay $625,000 to a 12-year-old girl following third-molar surgery in which her lingual nerve was severed and that left her with lifelong issues, including the inability to taste.December 9, 2019Dental SpecialtiesIs cellphone use linked to rise in head, neck injuries?The number of head and neck injuries related to cellphone use has increased steadily over a recent 20-year period, according to a study published December 5 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.December 8, 2019OrthodonticsWoman causes stir with ad for $400 braces for kidsAn ad by a woman in Florida who claims she can give a child braces and 12 months of treatments for $400 has medical professionals and the public cringing, according to news reports.December 8, 2019CosmeticSalon teeth whitening leaves woman with charred gumsA woman in Ireland has been left with burned gums and possibly permanent damage following a teeth-whitening treatment at a beauty salon. She may have to undergo a gum graft to fix the botched procedure, according to news reports.December 5, 2019Dental Specialties18,000-year-old pup with full set of teeth unveiledRussian scientists have unveiled a prehistoric puppy, which is believed to be about 18,000 years old, that was found in Siberian permafrost. The baby pup emerged in near-perfect condition, retaining its teeth, nails, eyelashes, whiskers, and plenty of fur, according to news reports.December 3, 2019Hygiene ToolsU.S. customs seizes over 20K fake Oral-B toothbrush headsU.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 20,400 counterfeit Oral-B electric toothbrush heads, which were shipped from China and headed for a New Jersey property. If they had been authentic heads made by Procter & Gamble, they would have a value of about $96,000.December 3, 2019Dental HygieneFrequent, daily toothbrushing may cut heart failure riskOne of the best ways to prevent heart failure may be to keep up with daily toothbrushing. Frequent toothbrushing was linked to lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published online December 1 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.December 3, 2019Previous PagePage 112 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicatedA dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.Office ManagementThe current state of dentistryOffice ManagementPersonal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuationsPodcastsWomen in dentistry: What's happening and what comes nextSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice