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Periodontics
Gum disease therapy leads to rare condition that affects movement
A woman was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes severe neck pain that can lead to spinal cord compression, which was triggered by periodontitis treatment, according to a case report.
February 11, 2025
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Are you living among those states with the best dental health?
These U.S. states were ranked with the best and worst oral health, according to a new analysis.
February 10, 2025
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Antibiotics
Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists
Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.
February 4, 2025
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Legal Issues
Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer
A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.
January 20, 2025
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Dental management firm owner pleads guilty
An owner of a dental management company accused of mischaracterizing personal expenses as business expenses from the practices he operated has pleaded guilty.
January 14, 2025
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Legal Issues
Assault charges dropped against dentist
A dentist accused of stabbing a man during a poker game in February 2023 in Minnesota recently had the felony assault charges against him dismissed.
January 13, 2025
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4 dentists, practice indicted
Four dentists and the dental practice in Alaska where they are employed are accused of theft and committing Medicaid fraud over a five-year period and have been indicted.
January 2, 2025
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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke
Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.
December 10, 2024
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Legal Issues
Imposter dentist accused of assault following veneer procedure
A New Jersey unlicensed dentist who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after giving her veneers was arrested.
October 23, 2024
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Army dentist pleads guilty to harassment
A U.S. Army dentist accused of sexual harassment, including reportedly referring to a woman as "Master Sgt. Barbie," has pleaded guilty.
October 22, 2024
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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Scope of Practice
ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Trial postponed for dentist accused of assault
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of assaulting a woman multiple times over a year has had his trial delayed, according to a story.
February 4, 2026
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Do you know the dental needs of kids with obesity?
By Ava Barros
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The biggest challenges facing dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Reinvigorate your practice and mission with tips from Dr. David Hornbrook on how he establishes patient trust, his approach to recommending treatment, and how clinicians can build gratifying careers.
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Key financial insights to help scale your practice
By Kevin Henry
Jason Gamble of U.S. Bank counsels dentists seeking to scale their practice about the foundational strategies they can adopt today.
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Riva SC is the next breakthrough
By Dr. Haleh Fazeli
Dr. Haleh Fazeli shares her experience using Riva SC, an advanced glass ionomer that offers superior strength, adaptability, and fluoride release for diverse restoration challenges.
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Man indicted in dental practice shooting
By Melissa Busch
The 74-year-old man who allegedly shot an employee at a dental practice has been indicted.
February 3, 2026
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Gum disease germ may be linked to breast cancer
By Ava Barros
Scientists report that a gum disease-linked bacterium may be found in breast cancer tissue and spread through the mammary ducts or blood, speeding the growth of tumors.
February 3, 2026
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