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Malpractice
Periodontist must pay $1.3M in malpractice case
A periodontist must pay approximately $1.3 million in a malpractice case in which a procedure to extract a molar in preparation for an implant resulted in bone and nerve damage, according to a judgment filed in a New Jersey court.
October 21, 2019
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Invisible Aligners
Teledentistry, SmileDirectClub stay in spotlight for good, bad
Fresh off its filing of a harassment lawsuit against the Dental Board of California, SmileDirectClub finds itself thrust in the news again with investigations into the way it markets it clear aligners and moves to further expand internationally.
October 21, 2019
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Invisible Aligners
SmileDirectClub sues Calif. dental board for harassment
SmileDirectClub has filed a lawsuit against the Dental Board of California, alleging it intentionally harassed the direct-to-consumer clear-aligner company's clinics in a planned effort to hinder its growth. The litigation further fans the flames between the burgeoning industry and traditional orthodontics.
October 17, 2019
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Insurance
Colgate's Optic White fails to deeply whiten teeth, suit claims
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A Nevada woman has filed a class-action suit against Colgate-Palmolive, claiming that Colgate's Optic White toothpaste is based on "false hope" because it fails to naturally, deeply whiten teeth as advertised.
October 17, 2019
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Legal Issues
FTC ruling reverberates through dental distributor segment
Benco Dental plans to appeal the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finding that the dental product distributor and Patterson Companies conspired to undermine dental buying groups, which negotiate lower prices for smaller dental practices. The FTC ruling is also creating ripple effects through the dental industry.
October 16, 2019
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Antibiotics
Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 16, 2019
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X-Ray
DTC orthodontics takes hit with new Calif. law requiring x-rays
California has become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law that aims to better protect patients who undergo direct-to-consumer (DTC) orthodontic treatments, such as those offered by SmileDirectClub, by requiring x-rays and more before moving ahead with care.
October 14, 2019
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Opioids
Endodontists give in when docs, patients push for opioids
Approximately 43% of endodontists reported they had prescribed opioids after feeling pressured by physicians or patients to order the medication, according to a new study published in the Journal of Endodontics.
October 10, 2019
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Orofacial Pain
Pain meds don't reduce sensitivity from teeth bleaching
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs may not prevent tooth sensitivity caused by in-office dental bleaching, according to a new systematic review published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 9, 2019
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Dental Practice
MetLife settles dentist misclassification suit for $3.4M
Metropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) has agreed to pay about $3.4 million to settle a suit filed by dental consultants who claimed they didn't get overtime and benefits because they were wrongly treated as independent contractors, according to a settlement motion.
October 7, 2019
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AFI to develop AI-driven amalgam replacement
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The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) received a $6.2 million grant from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart materials for fillings.
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Water fluoridation may no longer be beneficial to curb caries
By Melissa Busch
Now that people in the U.S. use toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain cavity-fighting fluoride, drinking fluoridated water may not be so important, according to a recent review.
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How one orthodontist tackles the sticky subject of Halloween candy
By Kevin Henry
With Halloween and its sweet treats coming soon, we asked one orthodontist how he tackles the subject of candy consumption with his patients.
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Clinical tip: Using a leaf gauge to capture a bite for a splint
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Meena Barsoum returns with another valuable tip that can boost the digital dentistry side of your dental practice.
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Fake veneer specialist charged with felonies
By Melissa Busch
A man, who refers to himself as Atlanta's top veneer specialist, has been charged with eight felonies for illegally practicing dentistry without a license.
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Dental surgery for kids today, better oral care for life
By Ava Barros
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and DePaul University will investigate whether surgeries for children with severe cavities serve as a key opportunity to improve long-term oral health, according to a DePaul press release.
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Henry Schein Marketplace launches
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Henry Schein Marketplace, an online service offering over 8,000 nonclinical products, has launched.
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Lab-fabricated crowns best chairside prosthetics
By Ava Barros
Lab-fabricated, implant-supported, all-ceramic crowns may have a significantly lower failure rate than prosthetics made by the chairside method, according to a study recently published in Dental Materials.
October 8, 2024
Dental Lab
How much money will you make as a U.S. dentist? It's complicated.
By Melissa Busch
Multiple factors and their complicated interplay make determining the expected wages for dentists working in the U.S. difficult.
October 7, 2024
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