Melissa Busch[email protected]RestorationsWhat to consider when prescribing high-strength fluorideUsing a high-strength prescription fluoride toothpaste or gel may boost the remineralization of teeth in adults under ideal conditions, but it's unclear how well it works in a real-world setting, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 5, 2023Legal IssuesDentsply Sirona's officers probed for fiduciary breachA Louisiana law firm is investigating whether the officers and directors of dental equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.March 2, 2023Dental Practice1 in 5 dental professionals considered suicide in the prior yearNearly 20% of dental professionals reported thinking about taking their own life in the preceding 12 months, and about 6% reported ever attempting to take their life, according to an Australian study that was published recently in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.February 28, 2023Legal IssuesTexas dentists must pay $15K in back pay in whistleblower caseA dental practice in Texas and its owners must pay $15,700 in back wages to workers who were illegally fired for raising COVID-19 safety concerns following a whistleblower investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor.February 27, 2023RestorationsJoin us on a tour of the CDS 2023 Midwinter MeetingCHICAGO - Since February 23, new products, the latest technology, and much more have been on display at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2023 Midwinter Meeting. Follow Dr. Victoria Ursitti, a pediatric dentist and treasurer of CDS, while she shows DrBicuspid Associate Editor Melissa Busch everything you need to see while attending the meeting.February 23, 2023Dental PracticeLure patients and raise profits with teeth whiteningThe demand for teeth whitening is huge and won't go away any time soon. Therefore, dentists should expand these services to increase practice profitability and attract more patients, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.February 23, 2023Infection ControlWhat you need to know about dental office maintenanceDental office maintenance means more than cleaning equipment like autoclaves and ensuring they are used per manufacturers' instructions, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.February 22, 2023CosmeticSmile! Emotive dental photos don't have to break the bankBy far the biggest myth about producing emotive dental photos is the necessity for expensive equipment and additional training with photo-retouching and editing software, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.February 22, 2023Imaging SystemsOrtho treatment may have led to temporary tooth discolorationWeeks after the placement of clear aligners, a woman had transient apical breakdown, a sequelae of dental trauma, that may have led to discoloration in a tooth that didn't respond to pulp tests, according to a case report that was published on February 18 in the Australian Endodontic Journal.February 21, 2023AICould dental photos at obstetrician visits stop kids' caries?A researcher in New York is studying whether taking intraoral photos of pregnant patients' teeth during their regular obstetrician visits will prevent severe tooth decay in children. The research team will use the technology to monitor patients' oral health.February 20, 2023Previous PagePage 32 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlementAn Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.Regulatory UpdatesHow buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistryScope of PracticeADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, moreLegal IssuesFake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested againSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
