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Dental Hygiene
Vaccine for caries? It's not science fiction, says NIDCR
A vaccine for caries could be possible under a new division tasked with using "crazy, bold ideas" to prevent and cure disease. Health leaders introduced the proposed U.S. agency at a September 9 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
September 9, 2021
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Dental Practice
COVID-19 crushed the income of female dentists
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the income of all dentists in 2020, but female clinicians took a much bigger financial hit than their male colleagues, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA's Health Policy Institute on September 2.
September 3, 2021
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Dental Practice
Groups call for mandatory COVID-19 jabs for dental teams, students
COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory for oral healthcare workers, students, and residents, according to a statement issued September 1 by a dozen oral and public health organizations, including the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
September 2, 2021
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Endodontics
Imaging reveals woman's molars with rare 6 or more root canals
Imaging helped guide the dental treatment of a woman with two molars that had at least six abnormal root canals due to taurodontism, a tooth development disorder. The case report was published on August 30 in BMC Oral Health.
August 31, 2021
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Dental Assistant
How rules are changing for dental assistants in the U.S.
In 2020 and 2021, approximately two dozen states in the U.S. have enacted legislative and regulatory changes related to dental assisting requirements, according to the Dental Assisting National Board's "State of the States" report.
August 30, 2021
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Antibiotics
What links oral surgery infections to penicillin allergy?
Oral surgery patients with penicillin allergies who take a certain kind of antibiotic as perioperative prophylaxis face a greater risk of developing surgical site infections, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 29, 2021
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DSO
State Medicaid reform boosts dentist participation, DSO growth
Medicaid dental program reform in Virginia resulted in a sharp rise in provider participation and spurred more dentists to work for dental service organizations (DSOs). The findings were published August 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 26, 2021
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Dental Specialties
Restorative dentistry's future hinges on bioactivity and more
Bioactive dental materials have boosted the longevity of restorations and improved clinical outcomes for patients. But are they still the next game-changer? Maybe. While exciting bioactivity developments are in the works, stem cells may be the true future of restorative dentistry.
August 26, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
Do you know which orofacial signs are linked to Lyme disease?
A new systematic review has identified more than half a dozen orofacial manifestations of Lyme disease, including temporomandibular joint pain, altered taste, and facial palsy. The findings were published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
August 24, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Imaging aids in treating boy's dental infection-caused abscesses
Imaging helped clinicians diagnose and treat rare orbital and mouth abscesses caused by a dental infection in a 13-year-old boy, according to a case report recently published in the European Journal of Dentistry. If untreated, the condition could have led to death or blindness.
August 23, 2021
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic 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
Imposter dentist pleads not guilty to scamming patients
By Melissa Busch
A man who allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million while illegally practicing dentistry without a license has pleaded not guilty.
January 30, 2026
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These addictions may be tied to TMDs
By Ava Barros
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be associated with higher rates of certain addictions among university students, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
January 30, 2026
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The billing problems dental practices are carrying, and how to stop repeating them
By Ashley Bond
Break the cycle of billing chaos with better systems that reduce rework and create predictability in 2026, writes Ashley Bond.
January 30, 2026
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The 'credit invisible' problem in dental care
By Max Axler
Nearly half of U.S. adults worry about dental care costs. Holistic credit assessment technology can help 45 million 'credit invisible' Americans access necessary treatment, writes Max Axler.
January 30, 2026
A woman with a shocked expression reviews a dental bill.
Dentist charged with arson
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.
January 29, 2026
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How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
By Melissa Busch
Disruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.
January 29, 2026
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Podcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOs
By Kevin Henry
The office manager role is evolving, and Dr. Roger P. Levin believes it's time clinicians appreciate the valuable potential the position holds.
January 29, 2026
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Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
By Ava Barros
Research suggests the roots of tooth pain may lie in social and maternal education gaps, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 29, 2026
A man grimaces in pain and holds two hands to his jaw.
Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
By Kevin Henry
Aggressive dentistry and social media misinformation can disastrously harm patients. Dr. Anjali Rajpal discusses why expert guidance is crucial for safeguarding patients' oral health.
January 29, 2026
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$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments
By Ava Barros
University at Buffalo researchers are participating in a multi-institutional study to deepen the understanding of TMDs and drive better treatments.
January 29, 2026
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Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
January 28, 2026
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Loose teeth? This therapy may help
By Ava Barros
Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.
January 28, 2026
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