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Man nearly dies after dentures get stuck in throat for hours
A 75-year-old man in China almost choked to death after accidentally swallowing his dentures while eating a meal. The dentures were lodged in his throat for about eight hours before they were removed during emergency surgery, according to news reports.
November 7, 2019
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Restorations
Lifelong exposure to fluoride reduces caries in kids
PHILADELPHIA - Lifetime exposure to community water fluoridation is effective in reducing dental caries in the permanent teeth of teens and tweens, according to studying findings presented at the American Public Health Association 2019 annual meeting.
November 7, 2019
2019 11 08 00 35 6788 Teens Smile 400
Dental Hygiene
Saliva from humans, primates may differ now due to diet, germs
Increased meat consumption, cooking, agriculture, and diseases likely led to significant differences in the saliva of humans and their closest evolutionary relatives, gorillas and chimpanzees, according to a recent study.
November 6, 2019
2017 07 10 19 31 40 334 Salivary Glands 400
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer diagnoses in the U.K. increased 50% in 10 years
Approximately 8,300 people in the U.K. are diagnosed with oral cancer every year. That number is about 50% higher than it was a decade ago, according to U.K. officials. Thus, the Oral Health Foundation is stressing the need for greater awareness of oral cancer and its signs and symptoms for this year's Mouth Cancer Action Month.
November 5, 2019
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Dental Practice
NJ man awarded $2M for jaw tumor undetected by dentist
A jury in New Jersey has awarded $2.1 million to a man whose face was disfigured after his longtime dentist failed to promptly detect a cancerous tumor in his jaw, according to a news report in the New Jersey Law Journal.
November 4, 2019
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Dental Specialties
Want to play? The game may include unwanted dental work
Anyone interested in experiencing their own personal nightmares can make a reservation to visit the McKamey Manor haunted house in Chattanooga, TN, which promises an extreme experience that may include unwanted dental work, getting pierced, slapped, and repeatedly submerged into water.
November 3, 2019
2019 09 03 21 36 9945 Dental Forceps Tooth 400
Cosmetic
Tiger in Germany gets gold-toothed smile
Cara, a Bental tiger in Germany, is ready for her closeup. Donning a shiny new gold crown for a broken canine may have earned the 125-lb tiger celebrity status, falling into the not-too-shabby group of entertainers, like Beyonce, Pharrell, and Rhianna, who sport blinged-out smiles.
November 3, 2019
2019 11 01 22 58 2376 Gold Bars 400
Cosmetic
Her lips are sealed -- literally
A new internet challenge gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "my lips are sealed." Teens, mostly girls, are posting videos of themselves gluing their upper lips with different adhesives to achieve perfect pouts.
October 31, 2019
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Insurance
'Orthodontic' pacifier misleading to consumers, suit claims
Two Illinois women have filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker of an orthodontic pacifier for toddlers, claiming the company's deceptive marketing and packaging led them to believe that the product promotes good oral health.
October 31, 2019
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Opioids
Provider type affects Medicaid opioid prescription rates
Dentists may be writing fewer opioid prescriptions for Medicaid patients, but recipients are still likely to get the drugs if emergency room practitioners or others treat their dental problems, according to a study in October issue of thethe Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 30, 2019
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By Kevin Henry
Dr. Charles Reinertsen details a trio of things that he believes are important to convey the message of optimal dental health to kids at Halloween.
October 21, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for case acceptance
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Case acceptance is one of the most critical systems in a dental practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the do's and don'ts of proposing treatment to patients.
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DrBicuspid.com launches readership survey, and we are asking for your help
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October 21, 2024
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Oral surgeon sentenced to 80 years in prison
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon was sentenced to 80 years in prison on October 17 following a jury trial.
October 18, 2024
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How dentists fared in U.S. TMD malpractice trials in 6 decades
By Melissa Busch
A review revealed how dentists fared in malpractice trials related to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) that occurred between 1960 and 2022.
October 18, 2024
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A dentist shares how he navigates his dental practice's 4th quarter
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Kartik Antani of Napa Family Dental in Albuquerque, NM, shares his thoughts on scheduling this time of year, handling challenges around the holidays, and more.
October 18, 2024
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Newly designed toothbrush may get teeth cleaner
By Ava Barros
A toothbrush with a thin head, slim neck, and ultratapered bristles may significantly outperform the standard toothbrush in reducing plaque and gingivitis, suggest study findings published in BMC Oral Health.
October 18, 2024
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Pediatric dental practice, assistant sued over alleged assault
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients and the practice where he worked are being sued.
October 17, 2024
Lawsuit
Big mouth? This tool may improve sleep apnea treatment
By Ava Barros
Sleep apnea patients with larger mouths may benefit from combining elastic bands with oral appliances that restrict one's mouth opening during sleep, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
October 17, 2024
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2025 trending technologies in dentistry, Part 1: Personalized dental treatment planning, more
By Estela Vargas
Pivotal trends are redefining the patient experience, many of which are available now. Estela Vargas, CRDH, reviews some of these trends.
October 17, 2024
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Fake dentist using dirty tools arrested
By Melissa Busch
A man who allegedly operated an illegal dental practice out of a salon where he used "extremely unsanitary" dental tools was arrested.
October 16, 2024
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Why people avoid the dentist
By Ava Barros
Several factors were cited by patients as the main reasons why they avoided seeking dental care, according to a study published in Oral Diseases.
October 16, 2024
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