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Dental Practice
Couple accused of stealing $1M from NY practice
A couple was arrested on March 17 for allegedly pilfering more than $1.1 million from a Syracuse, NY-area dental practice, where one of the accused had been fired from her job, according to a New York State Police press release.
March 22, 2022
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Anesthesia
Dentists urge better monitoring after 5-year-old's sedation scare
Some clinicians are urging dentists to use a new method to better monitor sedated dental patients after a 5-year-old boy didn't wake up for an hour following intravenous sedation. The correspondence was published March 16 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.
March 22, 2022
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Teen develops deadly vascular lesion after 3rd-molar surgery
Imaging helped treat a healthy 17-year-old girl's pseudoaneurysm, a rare, life-threatening vascular lesion, that developed following routine third-molar extractions. The case report was published in the March issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases.
March 20, 2022
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Legal Issues
Screen for sleep-disturbed breathing or risk lawsuits
Dentists need to screen adults and children for sleep-related breathing disorders or possibly face legal ramifications, according to a virtual session at the 2022 Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting that is being held March 17-19 in Atlanta.
March 17, 2022
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Oral-Systemic Link
Taxing tobacco could mean life or death for infants
Raising taxes on tobacco products may be associated with a reduction in neonatal and infant mortality worldwide, according to a new study of 159 countries published on March 16 in PLOS Global Public Health.
March 16, 2022
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Dental Practice
Oral surgeon fighting RI vaccine mandate returns to work
Rhode Island has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine compliance order, permitting an unvaccinated oral and maxillofacial surgeon to return to work for the first time in months. The state health department had ordered the surgeon to stop treating patients in October, prompting the clinician to file a complaint.
March 15, 2022
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Oral Bacteria
COVID-19 vaccines may benefit oral health
Getting inoculated with a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine may change a person's oral microbiome for the better. The vaccines could have a direct positive effect on oral health conditions, according to a recent study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 15, 2022
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Restorations
Dentist accused of breaking teeth in $4M fraud scheme
A Wisconsin dentist was convicted on March 10 of multiple counts of fraud and making false statements, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The dentist reportedly used his drill to purposely damage teeth so he could bill insurance for crowns instead of fillings.
March 14, 2022
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Antibiotics
CU researchers create coating that inhibits caries-causing germs
Researchers from the University of Colorado (CU) School of Dental Medicine in Aurora, CO, have created a targeted, antibiotic, regenerative dental coating that hampers bacteria that causes caries, paving the way for a new method to prevent tooth decay.
March 14, 2022
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Practice Trends
Practice ownership fades as the face of dentistry changes
The U.S. dental workforce is changing and with it, the practice paradigm. As dentistry grows younger and more diverse -- with more women and people of color practicing -- fewer clinicians will own practices, according to a March 9 webinar from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
March 13, 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
More in Home
Too much foot traffic rule leads celebrity dentist to sue
By Melissa Busch
A famous dentist is fighting back against a controversial foot traffic rule.
March 23, 2026
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Dental care may be deferred more often due to medical debt
By Ava Barros
About 1 in 7 U.S. adults delay care because of medical debt, and dental care is often what they are postponing.
March 23, 2026
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The cybersecurity risks of wearable health monitors
By Tasha Dickinson
Wearable devices pose hidden security threats. Cybersecurity expert Tasha Dickinson shares how to safeguard your data.
March 23, 2026
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Why systems beat motivation every time
By Michelle Affanato
Strong operational systems -- not motivation -- create consistency, accountability, and repeatable success in your dental practice.
March 23, 2026
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Here's what to expect from CDA Presents 2026
By Kevin Henry
CDA Presents in Anaheim will be one of the biggest dental meetings of the year. Here's what you need to know before you go.
March 23, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for a more effective appt confirmation system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Simple reminders aren't enough. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how a proactive confirmation system protects your schedule and keeps chairs filled.
March 23, 2026
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Woman charged with running illegal practice
By Melissa Busch
Undercover detectives caught a woman performing illegal tooth extractions from her bedroom for cash.
March 20, 2026
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Dental leadership: Mastering nonverbal communication
By Ashley Tibbetts
Part of mastering one's communication skills is aligning facial expressions with the words spoken to build patient trust and team morale.
March 20, 2026
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The products and moments that made 2026 Chicago Midwinter special
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Innovation meets innovation. This is how Chicago Midwinter 2026 reminded Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, why we convene as a dental industry.
March 20, 2026
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The critical role of practice valuations in a dentist's life
By Michael Lehner, CPA, ABV, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Two business valuation experts reveal the mistake dentists make that costs them hundreds of thousands of dollars.
March 20, 2026
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Why meetings are the most powerful tool in your office manager's arsenal
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how office managers can run effective practice meetings that boost practice operations and team productivity.
March 20, 2026
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UF hospital and board sued over lodged dental bur
By Melissa Busch
A woman is suing the University of Florida (UF) board and others following a botched dental procedure.
March 19, 2026
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