Melissa Busch[email protected]Oral BacteriaRinse, brushes may manage gum disease in patients with diabetesRinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease.November 9, 2023PediatricsWhat the tooth fairy gives to a kid of a KardashianThe tooth fairy left True Thompson, the daughter of Khloe Kardashian and NBA player Tristan Thompson, with a gift that may surprise some.November 8, 2023ObesityLose weight, gain caries. Maybe?Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may face a greater risk of developing caries compared to those who have medical treatment, including drug therapy.November 8, 2023Legal IssuesFla. dentist, husband accused of $1.5M in Medicaid fraudA dentist and her husband who own and operate a string of dental practices in Florida have been arrested and accused of committing $1.5 million in Medicaid fraud.November 7, 2023Legal IssuesDental technician sentenced for theft at VA clinicA dental technician was sentenced for stealing precious metals intended for dental restorations from a U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in New York.November 7, 2023Legal IssuesWash. dentist suspended following patient’s deathA patient death led to a dentist in Washington having his license and moderate sedation permit suspended.November 6, 2023Legal IssuesRansomware gang owns Schein cyberattack, threatens giant data leakThe BlackCat ransomware crew took responsibility for the cyberattack against Henry Schein, claiming it took a massive cache of data, including shareholder information.November 3, 2023Team ManagementDating app, sexting guidance for dentists, doctors releasedDentists and doctors should not send sexual messages, images, and videos, and they should avoid using dating apps at work, according to a new guidance.November 2, 2023Legal IssuesEx-employee charged with stealing $94K from Mich. dental practiceA former employee at a Michigan dental practice has been accused of stealing $94,000 from her employer to pay for personal expenses.November 2, 2023Legal IssuesDental board sues business selling illegal dental work in Mo.The Missouri Dental Board has sued a woman and unlicensed business for performing illegal dental work.November 1, 2023Previous PagePage 15 of 121Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
