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X-Ray
Getting to the bottom of chocolate's silky, smooth mouthfeel
Is the allure of chocolate its silky, smooth mouthfeel? Using a unique x-ray technique, researchers have determined that chocolate's microstructure affects how quickly or slowly chocolate melts in the mouth, contributing to the pleasing mouthfeel consumers crave.
October 30, 2019
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Dental Hygiene
Teens' sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes
Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time with potential health problems, including obesity, caries, and diabetes, according to a new study published October 22 in PLOS One.
October 30, 2019
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Dental Practice
Patient challenges dentist's $4M suit against her for bad reviews
A woman wants an Illinois court to dismiss a multimillion-dollar lawsuit that a dentist filed against her, claiming she wrote hundreds of negative online reviews and made false statements that have destroyed his reputation, according to court records.
October 29, 2019
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Dental Specialties
Dentist arrested for trying to entice minor into illegal meetup
A Connecticut dentist has been arrested on charges of trying to entice someone he met on the internet who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl into having sex, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 28, 2019
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Obesity
Consuming sweet, acidic drinks linked to obesity, tooth wear
Increased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of tooth enamel and dentine erosion in obese patients, and excessive body fat also is linked with tooth wear, according to a study published October 28 in Oral Clinical Investigations.
October 27, 2019
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Antibiotics
New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches
Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Instead, antibiotics should be reserved for patients with systemic conditions, such as fever, brought on by dental conditions.
October 24, 2019
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Marketing
Social media heavily influences health behaviors, poll shows
Approximately 44% of people take personal health or fitness actions based on the advice they find on social media platforms, according to the Parade/Cleveland Clinic Healthy Now survey of U.S. adults.
October 24, 2019
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Dental Practice
Dentist, assistant sued for allegedly removing teeth without consent
An Illinois woman who claims to have debilitating health conditions as a result of four wisdom teeth being removed without her consent has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and another person involved in the procedure, according to news reports.
October 23, 2019
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Practice Sales
Ex-Colgate researcher admits to stealing toothpaste recipes
Colgate-Palmolive
A former research technician and scientist for Colgate-Palmolive has admitted to stealing proprietary toothpaste formulas so that he could make and sell oral care products under a business he created overseas.
October 22, 2019
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Dental Practice
Got a good attitude? Patients' outcome views colored by cues
Doctors who appeared empathetic and conveyed high expectations of treatment success during pain procedures influenced the way patients felt about outcomes in a new study, published October 21 in Nature Human Behaviour.
October 22, 2019
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Clinical tip: How to take some of the frustration out of using a rubber dam in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
If you use a rubber dam in your dental practice, Dr. Diwakar Kinra is here to help lower your frustration level and raise your satisfaction with the process.
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4 ways to improve your scheduling
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
One system stands above all the others as the starting point for practice improvement, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. When it is dialed in, all aspects of a dental practice synergistically perform better.
October 16, 2024
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Ex-dental assistant to be arraigned for assaulting unconscious teen
By Melissa Busch
A former dental assistant accused of assaulting an unconscious teenager while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is set to be arraigned.
October 15, 2024
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Dental care out of reach even with supplemental Medicare
By Ava Barros
Dental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are common but costly. Even with these benefits, low-income MA beneficiaries face cost-related barriers to accessing these services, according to a study published in Health Affairs.
October 15, 2024
Medicare Puzzle
When not to sell your practice: The importance of preparation and timing
By Kim McCleskey
Selling a dental practice is a major decision that shouldn't be rushed, writes Kim McCleskey. Here's what you need to know as the thought process for selling begins.
October 15, 2024
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8 tips on how to ensure Halloween doesn't become a dental nightmare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Karen Man believes that parents can make Halloween a fun, healthy time for families while also ensuring that the holiday doesn't harm patients' teeth.
October 15, 2024
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Patient sues DSO, dentist over bungled procedure
By Melissa Busch
A woman is suing a dentist and a dental service organization (DSO)-affiliated practice in California for allegedly botching a dental implant procedure.
October 14, 2024
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
What's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsy
By Melissa Busch
Good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.
October 14, 2024
Brain General
Practical advice for dental group leaders: ADSO Next Level
By Beth Gaddis
Emerging groups and midmarket dental service organizations (DSOs) face unique challenges and opportunities as they grow. Beth Gaddis looks ahead to an event designed to offer support and ideas.
October 14, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for practice management
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In an increasingly competitive and complicated world, practices must be efficient, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. The key is simplicity, and here's how practices can boost production using a straightforward approach.
October 14, 2024
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Dentist convicted of public intoxication awaits final disciplinary action
By Clark Kauffman
The Iowa dentist who was convicted in April of public intoxication after performing a root canal on a patient is still waiting for the Iowa Dental Board's final action in the case.
October 11, 2024
State regulators have suspended the license of an Iowa dentist who is accused of being drunk while performing a root canal on a prisoner at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. Image and caption courtesy of the Iowa Department of Corrections.
Dry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.
October 11, 2024
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