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Dental Practice
Beat dental competitors with defined marketing goals
SAN FRANCISCO - To get a leg up on the competition, dental practices must know their goals, develop objectives that define their overarching visions, and then implement strategies to reach them, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 8, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Dental Practice
ADA 2019: Technology use equals more productive dental teams
SAN FRANCISCO - Improved patient engagement and greater productivity at dental practices hinge on embracing new technologies. Bringing new technology into dental practices empowers staff to take more responsibility, which leads to a boost in patient engagement and productivity, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 5, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Periodontics
ADA 2019: New perio classifications help improve patient care
SAN FRANCISCO - Updates to periodontitis and peri-implant disease classifications can help dental professionals improve the care of their patients, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 4, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Oral Cancer
Most oral health students ready to give HPV vaccines
A majority of oral health students are willing to administer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to patients to help prevent new cases of oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study.
September 3, 2019
2019 08 02 22 09 5651 Boy Vaccine 400
Restorations
Tooth decay more likely in kids exposed to trauma
Children who grew up with household dysfunction were more likely to have tooth decay in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry on August 28.
September 2, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Restorations
Birthplace, age, marital status predict caries and more
The age, country of birth, and marital status of household members better predict the prevalence of dental caries, sealants, and restorations in children than education, according to a new study published in BMC Oral Health on August 27.
August 29, 2019
2016 09 30 15 08 36 946 Boy Dental Exam 400
Infection Control
Does presurgery oral care improve heart surgery outcomes?
It is unclear whether receiving dental treatment before cardiac valve surgery improves patient outcomes, according to a systematic review recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 28, 2019
2019 08 29 00 18 5224 Heart Lungs 400
Hygiene Tools
Surgery patients get oral hygiene kits to reduce pneumonia risk
In hopes of reducing the number of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, insurance company Aetna is sending oral hygiene care packages to certain patients before surgery. The company's chief dental officer highlighted the program's impact during a media presentation on August 26.
August 27, 2019
2019 08 27 22 22 8153 Doctor Wheeling Patient 400
Orofacial Pain
Preventing medicine-related osteonecrosis takes a team
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare but painful condition that sometimes occurs after tooth extractions. Collaboration among dentists and pharmacists is needed to treat the pain associated with this condition and improve patient outcomes, according to the authors of a new article in Pharmaceutical Journal.
August 22, 2019
2018 05 01 22 28 0467 Jaw 400
Oral Cancer
Study: Few minority, poor patients get screened for cancer
About 75% of racial and ethnic minorities and patients with low socioeconomic status reported that dental professionals did not screen them for oral cancer during dental visits, according to a new study.
August 21, 2019
2016 09 20 09 44 50 351 Dentist Patient Hygienist 400
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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
How common are peri-implant diseases?
By Ava Barros
Over half of dental implant patients may develop peri-implant diseases within a decade, according to a recent Journal of Periodontology study.
June 26, 2025
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A new online tool may be key to managing dental anxiety
By Ava Barros
A recent study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology highlights an online cognitive behavioral therapy tool that may significantly reduce dental anxiety and enhance oral health in anxious adults.
June 26, 2025
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From front desk to leadership: Advancing career development in dental office administration
By Rossemary Perez
When a dental practice commits to developing its administrative team, the results are tangible, writes Rossemary Perez.
June 26, 2025
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Dentist arrested in predator sting
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and 17 others were arrested in a sting to catch online predators.
June 25, 2025
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Implants that mimic real teeth? They’re in the works
By Melissa Busch
Researchers may have found a way to make dental implants feel more like real teeth.
June 25, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to help a dental patient with extreme swelling
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Diwakar Kinra offers guidance on helping dental patients who present with extreme pain and swelling so you can act confidently and swiftly.
June 25, 2025
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Mouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progression
By Ava Barros
Gum disease bacteria tied to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, reports King’s College London in the U.K.
June 25, 2025
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Podcast: Dr. Roger Levin on creating a winning attitude in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Reinvigorate your practice using strategies from Dr. Roger Levin, focusing on positivity and effective communication.
June 25, 2025
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Case #667: 63-year-old man with mandibular lesion
By Dr. Juan F. Yepes
A 63-year-old man presented to the oral surgeon after being referred by his family dentist because of an unusual radiolucency at the inferior border of the right mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.
June 25, 2025
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Pediatric dentist arrested for threatening to shoot family
By Melissa Busch
A New York pediatric dentist was arrested in Florida after he allegedly threatened to shoot his family.
June 24, 2025
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This patch may be a real blow to tooth loss
By Melissa Busch
A new innovation in the works may help patients with gum disease keep their natural teeth.
June 24, 2025
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Confessions of a TMJ-confused dentist
By Dr. Ankur Gupta
Patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain no longer have to endure the wait for a night guard, writes Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education, who reviews the Kettenbach QuickSplint.
June 24, 2025
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