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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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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 Education
Dental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic imagery in course materials.
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TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
More in Home
Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse
By Ava Barros
Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.
July 14, 2025
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Finding the right representation for your practice
By Ryan Mingus
Selling your life's work in today's market requires an adviser's expertise to help you expertly navigate the sales process, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Partners.
July 14, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for handling setbacks
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Setbacks are inevitable for practice owners, but as Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, great leaders follow key steps to overcome challenges and build lasting success.
July 14, 2025
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Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
By Melissa Busch
U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 11, 2025
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Finding kids' caries may be a snap for parents
By Ava Barros
Smartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 11, 2025
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Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.
July 11, 2025
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The importance of actually hearing your dental patients
By Lisa Newburger
A visit to the periodontist reminded Lisa Newburger of the power kindness and respect have in patient care. Discover how small gestures make a lasting impact in the dental chair.
July 11, 2025
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Time to wake up about the oral health of adolescents
By Ava Barros
Adolescents worldwide continue to experience dental diseases and oral health disparities, with noncarious conditions rising significantly, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
July 10, 2025
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Types of dentists who thrive in a DSO transition
By Kim McCleskey
Drawing on thousands of conversations with dentists at all career stages, Kim McCleskey shares the traits of those who navigate career transitions successfully.
July 10, 2025
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Where else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 10, 2025
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$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.
July 9, 2025
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Dental students may embrace AI
By Ava Barros
Dental students, including those in two specialties, are not only open to artificial intelligence (AI) but optimistic about it, reports a study published in BMC Medical Education.
July 9, 2025
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