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Opioids
Oral surgeons change opioid-prescribing habits
Though U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons decreased overall opioid prescribing by 20% between 2016 and 2019, they wrote more prescriptions for codeine and tramadol, according to a brief communication published on October 9 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
October 10, 2022
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Restorations
9-year-old sets world record for 3rd-molar extraction
A boy in Virginia was 9 years and 327 days old when he had a wisdom tooth extracted, making him the youngest person in the world to undergo this procedure, according to a recent story in the Guinness World Records.
October 10, 2022
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Orthodontics
Does childhood diet cause impacted wisdom teeth?
Could a soft-food diet during childhood coupled with low levels of vitamin D be why so many people have impacted wisdom teeth? A graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada is getting to the bottom of it, according to university news.
October 9, 2022
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Endodontics
Dentist settles case involving unneeded 'baby root canals' in kids
A pediatric dentist, his dental service organization, and 13 affiliated practices will pay $753,457 to resolve allegations that dentists performed unnecessary "baby root canals" on kids and billed Medicaid for them, according to New York and U.S. authorities.
October 6, 2022
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Dental Practice
HPI: Dentistry's economic state remains stuck
Since early 2022, dentists in the U.S. have been operating with schedules that are, on average, 86% full. Late appointment cancellations plus other factors are expected to keep things that way, according to data released on October 5 from the ADA's Health Policy Institute (HPI).
October 6, 2022
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Dental Education
Women lag behind men in dental school faculty and pay
The number of full-time female faculty has increased at dental schools in the U.S., but men still outnumber -- and outearn -- women faculty at schools, according to an article published recently in the Journal of Dental Education.
October 4, 2022
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Home
Dentist who documented secret U.S. Army germ tests dies
A dentist and political scientist who chronicled a secret U.S. Army germ test program that exposed unwitting U.S. residents to bacteria and chemical agents to test their vulnerability to attacks has died, according to a story published in the New York Times.
October 4, 2022
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Dental Practice
Hygienist, assistant shortage may be on verge of crisis
Dentistry is facing a harrowing workforce shortage that began before the COVID-19 pandemic, and it may get worse before it gets better, according to data released on October 3 during a webinar hosted by the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
October 3, 2022
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Orofacial Pain
1 round of laser therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery pain
Administering an extraoral low-level diode laser for one session of irradiation following wisdom tooth surgery may decrease patient pain, according to the results of a clinical trial recently published in BMC Oral Health.
October 3, 2022
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Invisible Aligners
Bone defects found in adults after clear aligner therapy
Imaging revealed an increase in alveolar bone defects in adults with mild to moderate crowding who underwent clear aligner therapy without tooth extractions, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
October 2, 2022
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New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
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4 pillars that help new dental hires succeed in your practice
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
What does a common acronym have to do with your dental practice and its team members? Dr. Ann D. Miller breaks down four letters that can make a big difference in your office culture.
August 18, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for encouraging patient referrals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin offers some unique do’s and don’ts to help you boost patient referrals and satisfaction.
August 18, 2025
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Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
August 15, 2025
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
By Ava Barros
A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
August 15, 2025
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How dentists are reworking their schedules for better profits
By Javeria Rameez Naqvi
From the outside, your practice looks healthy. However, when you check your numbers, the profit margins tell a different story. How do you change the story? Javeria Rameez Naqvi shares some ideas.
August 15, 2025
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Clinical tips on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares 3 influencers dentists should follow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ready to level up your clinical knowledge on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi suggests following these three influencers.
August 15, 2025
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Dentist, practice sued for allegedly busting patient’s jaw
By Melissa Busch
A patient who claims her jaw was broken during a third-molar surgery because she didn't have enough anesthesia has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and the dental practice.
August 14, 2025
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DSO leaders share their top priorities for fall 2025
By Beth Gaddis
Six executives at Dykema’s 12th Annual DSO Conference shared their top priorities for the rest of the year, and their insights offer a clear look at where the industry is heading.
August 14, 2025
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Got a hobby? What you do may make you a better dentist
By Melissa Busch
Having a hobby may be beneficial to improving dentistry skills, according to a new study.
August 14, 2025
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Ex-dental worker accused in teeth-whitening scam sentenced
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental employee accused of tampering with a work computer after she was fired and illegally performing teeth whitening offsite has been sentenced.
August 13, 2025
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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 13, 2025
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Clinical tip: Your checklist for dental implants and CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Are you using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging correctly when planning dental implants? This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, explains how CBCT can benefit you and your patients even more.
August 13, 2025
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