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Legal Issues
Is dental care prior to advanced heart surgeries safe?
Patients who receive dental care prior to advanced cardiac interventions, including heart transplants, may not be at greater risk of death or adverse events, according to a study published June 4 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
June 6, 2022
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Dental Hygiene
Patients know good oral health habits but still don't do them
Most dental patients understand the benefits of flossing and using a mouth rinse; however, only about 1 in 6 engage in these habits daily, according to a study published June 2 in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
June 5, 2022
2016 08 03 14 23 11 590 Flossing 400
Dental Practice
Should you treat a stoned patient? It's complicated
Adult dental patients who reek of marijuana and seem stoned but who can still move and communicate should probably be treated for planned procedures, according to a commentary published in the June issue of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
June 2, 2022
2019 08 08 23 50 6818 Cannabis Marijuana 400
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Man develops rare abscess in chewing muscle after extraction
Imaging aided in the diagnosis of a 26-year-old man's very unusual infratemporal fossa abscess that developed in the lateral pterygoid, a masticatory muscle, following wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published May 27 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
May 31, 2022
2022 06 01 14 14 4762 2022 06 01 Pterygoid Abscess1 400
DSO
Top 10 DSOs: The largest companies keep growing
Of the 10 largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S., Heartland Dental continues to hold first place. Though it held the top spot since our last updated list in 2021, it's not the only DSO to add new affiliates.
May 30, 2022
2021 04 23 00 16 9585 Businessman Plan Graph 400
Dental Practice
Will the Supreme Court review hygienist’s marijuana case?
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is imploring the U.S. Supreme Court not to review decisions denying workers’ compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including one case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.
May 26, 2022
2019 08 08 23 50 6818 Cannabis Marijuana 400
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
'Toothlike' vascular lesion removed from tween
A vascular lesion containing calcified blood clots located near a 12-year-old's parotid gland was removed after imaging revealed an odd mass with a "toothlike" appearance. The case report was published May 20 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
May 25, 2022
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Orofacial Pain
Computer-controlled anesthesia cuts the ouch for kids
Children injected with computer-controlled intraligamentary anesthesia prior to molar extractions felt less pain than those given typical inferior alveolar nerve blocks, according to a study published May 20 in BMC Oral Health.
May 24, 2022
2022 05 25 15 53 5837 2022 05 25 Ia Anesthesia 400
AI
Overjet inks deal with DSO Great Lakes Dental Partners
Dental artificial intelligence software developer Overjet has partnered with dental support organization (DSO) Great Lakes Dental Partners.
May 23, 2022
2018 07 31 22 54 1623 Artificial Intelligence Ai 400
Endodontics
Drinking mouthwash causes man's impaired vision
A 77-year-old man experienced impaired vision in both eyes due to ingesting large amounts of mouthwash for more than a year following a root canal procedure, according to a case report recently published in Survey of Ophthalmology.
May 23, 2022
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over antisemitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of antisemitic imagery in course materials.
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TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
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Dental diseases AI made up
By Kevin Henry
AI invented dental diseases so real that patients may swear they've experienced them. See what you think about these AI-generated conditions.
April 14, 2026
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Front desk to command center: Transform your dental practice
By Melissa Cortes
The "front desk" label minimizes your team's impact on practice success.
April 14, 2026
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Man pleads not guilty in dental practice shooting
By Melissa Busch
A brutal December attack at a Georgia dental office ends with a not guilty plea.
April 13, 2026
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Yikes! Clear aligners may disrupt more than smiles
By Melissa Busch
Clear aligners may be straightening teeth and silently damaging the body.
April 13, 2026
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Here's why high-performing dental teams keep getting better
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, reveals the counterintuitive secret separating thriving dental practices from merely busy ones.
April 13, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for bouncing back from a bad year
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Bad years happen to good dentists, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. But resilient, successful dentists follow these steps to bounce back.
April 13, 2026
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Dental manufacturer to settle pregnancy discrimination suit
By Melissa Busch
A dental company has settled a lawsuit in which it's accused of reportedly firing a pregnant employee days after she was hired.
April 10, 2026
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This OTC drug may lead to implant failure
By Melissa Busch
This over-the-counter (OTC) medication may jeopardize your new smile.
April 10, 2026
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ChatGPT ads: What to expect, and why dentists should care
By Matthew McBride
ChatGPT ads are coming to dentistry. Matthew McBride explains why early positioning matters now.
April 10, 2026
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What we learned at the recent Insurance Extravaganza meeting
By Christine Taxin
Christine Taxin recaps the critical lessons from the Insurance Extravaganza and what it means for clinicians and dental team members.
April 10, 2026
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Former Iowa prison dentist accused of improper conduct
By Clark Kauffman
An Iowa Department of Corrections dentist is charged with improper, lewd, or lascivious conduct.
April 9, 2026
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Enhancing cybersecurity on a budget
By Gary Salman
Outdated antivirus software is useless against a cyberattack. Security expert Gary Salman explains how to strengthen your cyber defenses.
April 9, 2026
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