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Antibiotics
PRF may help reduce oral surgery infections
Using a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) technique to deliver antibiotics may decrease the risk of postsurgical infection in oral surgery patients, according to a proof-of-concept study recently published in BMC Oral Health.
March 14, 2023
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Endodontics
Rubber dam clamp may lead to cortical tooth necrosis
A stainless-steel rubber dam clamp used during a root canal may have led to cortical necrosis in a healthy 22-year-old woman's mandibular tooth, according to a case report published on March 10 in the Journal of Endodontics.
March 13, 2023
2023 03 14 15 51 8935 Dental Dam Patient 400
Dental Practice
Sedative-induced fantasies may be rare risk to dentists
Hallucinated sexual assaults and erotic fantasies induced by sedatives, including midazolam, may occur during procedures like dental restorations, putting clinicians at risk of legal troubles, according to a review published on March 9 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
March 13, 2023
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Invisible Aligners
Rising trend: Clear aligners for kids with mixed dentition
Clear aligner therapy is emerging as a popular orthodontic treatment in children with a mix of primary and permanent teeth, and orthodontists expect its use to grow, according to a study published on March 9 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
March 9, 2023
2023 03 09 23 31 5767 Aligner Girl Braces 400
Dental Practice
Dental workers charged with COVID-19 unemployment fraud
Two employees at a dental practice in West Virginia have been indicted for allegedly fraudulently collecting about $30,000 in COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia.
March 8, 2023
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Restorations
Fla. dentist pulls car with teeth in bid to break world record
The world record for pulling a 2,000-lb car by the teeth for 30 m is 18.13 seconds. A Florida dentist aims to have his name published in the Guinness World Records by beating that time, according to news reports.
March 8, 2023
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Dental Practice
What's the most economical way to treat orofacial pain?
Nerve allograft surgery may be more effective and have a lower long-term cost than nonsurgical treatment for persistent trigeminal neuropathy, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
March 8, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Md. may require proof of dental exams for kids in school, childcare
Parents of children enrolled in public school or childcare in Maryland may be required to provide evidence that their kids underwent oral health screenings before specified ages, according to bills recently introduced by state lawmakers.
March 6, 2023
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CBCT
CAD/CAM Insider: How to replicate a natural smile with a digital workflow
March 6, 2023
Smile Design
How to replicate a natural smile with a digital workflow
By combining a digital workflow and shell technique, CAD/CAM restorations can be created with the form and texture of natural teeth, resulting in an authentic-looking smile, according to a case report published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
March 6, 2023
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Legal Issues
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
Buprenorphine
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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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Henry Schein One, Vyne Dental sue each other
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Vyne Dental, a revenue cycle management service provider for dentists, and Henry Schein subsidiary Henry Schein One have sued each other.
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A brother and sister are accused of operating a fake dental practice for years, charging thousands of dollars for procedures and leaving at least one woman disfigured.
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Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents
By Ava Barros
Though dentists value substance use screening, only a third do it, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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By Dr. Alexis Lee
High-caries-risk dental patients benefit from certain prevention strategies and specific restorative materials, writes Dr. Alexis Lee.
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Look at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentist
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Generations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.
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Neighbors New Africa
Oral surgeon faces suit, discipline over patient death
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon faces a wrongful death lawsuit and possible disciplinary action for the 2023 death of a 48-year-old patient.
October 6, 2025
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These iron supplements may discolor teeth the least
By Ava Barros
Iron supplements may lead to tooth discoloration, and some may be worse than others, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
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Iron Supplement Exienator
Why one DSO incorporated virtual-first emergency dental care
By Eden Ivie
Virtual-first dental care platforms may be the solution your practice needs to eliminate burnout and improve staff retention rates, writes Eden Ivie, RDH.
October 6, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for connecting with patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful dental practices not only treat patients, they engage with them. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines a communications plan to drive growth.
October 6, 2025
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Troubled dentist enters plea in fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who is also accused of participating in a drug deal near his dental office, entered a plea in relation to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case.
October 3, 2025
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