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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
How much money oral surgeons spent to influence U.S. elections
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons donated nearly $5 million to political campaign committees in the last decade to help influence U.S. elections, but the top dollars didn't go to the big parties, according to an abstract published on September 15 in a Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery supplement.
September 18, 2022
2018 01 29 22 03 4941 Money Hundred Bills 400
Federally Qualified Health Center
Only 1 in 3 dentists take Medicaid
An estimated 1 in 3 dentists in the U.S. treat Medicaid patients, and those who see low-income patients are less likely to be white, according to a panel discussion held on September 15 by the ADA Health Policy Institute.
September 15, 2022
2021 03 08 19 44 8002 Dentist Man Patient 400
Periodontics
Gum disease bone loss linked to higher risk of death in men
Increased alveolar bone loss due to periodontitis may be associated with a heightened risk of all-cause death, according to a large study that followed U.S. men for decades. The findings were published on September 12 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
September 13, 2022
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Orofacial Pain
Study finds cool way to reduce postop pain
Using saline irrigation with saline at lower temperatures when removing bone during impacted third-molar surgery may reduce patients' pain and other postoperative complications, according to the results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
September 12, 2022
2022 09 13 18 29 1300 Wisdom Tooth Surgery 400
Invisible Aligners
What are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?
What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it's their most profound challenge, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
September 8, 2022
2022 09 09 15 35 7439 Young Dentist Man 400
Dental Practice
Dentists have a place on cancer teams
Many patients diagnosed with cancer put other health concerns, including dental problems, on the back burner, which could delay treatment and recovery. That's why a clinical instructor from New York University says dentists should be part of a patient's cancer team.
September 6, 2022
2022 09 02 22 23 0521 2022 09 Alhajji Dalal 400
Insurance
ADA supports Medicare dental changes but wants clarity
The ADA supports the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposal to expand coverage of medically necessary conditions requiring dental services, but it wants the agency to address issues related to the administration and reimbursement of the benefits.
September 5, 2022
2018 07 27 22 22 5971 Medicare Puzzle 400
Antibiotics
Antibiotics for root planing? It depends on clinician type
About 30% of U.S. clinicians prescribe antibiotics to patients during scaling and root planing, but dentists and periodontists write prescriptions for different reasons, according to a study published on August 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 1, 2022
2021 05 06 21 37 3247 Dental Ultrasonic Scaler 400
Dental Practice
Racism linked to high dental anxiety in U.S. Black women
Elevated dental anxiety in Black women in the U.S. was linked to high exposure to perceived experiences of racism in daily life and throughout their lifetimes, according to a study published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
August 30, 2022
2022 08 31 15 28 3346 Woman Dentist Toothache 400
Orthodontics
What's the best way to help patients with sleep apnea?
Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea saw greater improvement in their condition when they wore mouthguards set at a mandibular advancement of 50%, according to a study published recently in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
August 29, 2022
2022 08 30 17 23 0726 Snoring Man Woman
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New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
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Preschooler develops 1st case of dental-related eye drooping
By Melissa Busch
A 5-year-old developed ptosis, or eye drooping, after having a pulpotomy with sedation. It is believed to be the first case to be linked to a dental procedure.
August 6, 2025
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Ozonated water may treat pericoronitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study published in BMC Oral Health reported that ozonated water may be as effective as saline solution in managing pericoronitis, highlighting it as an alternative treatment.
August 6, 2025
Dental Unit Waterline
How AI may revamp restorations
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Artificial intelligence (AI) can create music, make immersive games, and even aid in the diagnosis of tooth decay. Soon, AI may help make dental fillings, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio news article.
August 6, 2025
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Cracked teeth: 5 steps to diagnosis and treatment planning
By Dr. Deepika Ganne
Dr. Deepika Ganne explains how to diagnose and manage cracked teeth, detailing crack types, identification techniques like transillumination and cone-beam computed tomography, and the challenges in predicting long-term outcomes.
August 6, 2025
2025 08 04 Deepika Ganne 400
Oral surgeon agrees to pay $532K to settle case
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon has agreed to pay over $532,000 to Oklahoma to resolve claims that he allegedly fraudulently billed for tobacco cessation counseling for non-tobacco users and more.
August 5, 2025
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Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%
By Ava Barros
New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.
August 5, 2025
Cancer Cell Microenvironment
Exploring the top DSO-related dental trends of 2025, Part 2
By Beth Gaddis
Dental service organization (DSO) leaders reveal the challenges they're facing and what they are doing to stay agile and resilient.
August 5, 2025
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Podcast: The power of core values in a dental practice's customer service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wrapping up our series on five-star customer service, Dr. Roger P. Levin emphasizes the importance of core values, mission statements, and a positive culture in building a world-class team.
August 5, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
‘Reign of terror’ dentist convicted of assaulting patients, extern
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment, was found guilty of sex-related offenses against patients and an extern.
August 4, 2025
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Dental teams don't want to do mental health screenings
By Ava Barros
While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
August 4, 2025
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Is dental hygiene really a stable profession?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, avoiding burnout, and embracing career development.
August 4, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for building a successful small group practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Adding new practices comes with financial, management, and logistical risks that dentist-owners should carefully weigh, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 4, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
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