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Infection Control
Upcoming dental shows will require COVID-19 vaccination
With the continued spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus and rising COVID-19 cases, premier fall dental shows will require attendees to show proof of vaccination or submit to regular testing. Additional precautions will be in place for individuals who attend the ADA's SmileCon 2021 or the 2021 Greater New York Dental Meeting.
August 4, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
Parotid abscesses cause rare facial palsy in 2 women
Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Only 15 other cases of parotid abscess-induced facial palsy have been reported, the authors noted.
August 3, 2021
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Dental Specialties
Dental impression material gets stuck in man's throat
A 71-year-old man ingested a nearly 2-inch piece of dental material that ended up stuck in the lower part of his throat while having impressions taken at a Kentucky clinic. The clinical report was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
July 27, 2021
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Office Management
Ex-dental office manager, spouse ordered to pay $3.1M
A former office manager and his husband have been ordered to pay $3.1 million in restitution to a dental practice in Indiana after they pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to a July 23 statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.
July 26, 2021
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Periodontics
Eating fish may protect men from gum disease
Eating fish may be linked to reduced periodontal disease in men, according to a poster session on July 24 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.
July 26, 2021
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Anesthesia
Adverse events are common in pediatric dental patients
In a recent study, approximately 90% of U.S. pediatric dentists reported having at least one child experience an adverse event during dental treatment within the past five years. The findings were presented on July 23 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research meeting.
July 22, 2021
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Home
ADA PAC to stop funding controversial Ariz. lawmaker
Following months of mounting pressure from some of its members, the ADA's political action committee (ADPAC) is suspending political contributions to former dentist Rep. Dr. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), according to a story first reported by Vice News.
July 22, 2021
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Dental Practice
Is prolonged N95 use affecting the health of your dental team?
Continuous wear of N95 filtering facepiece respirators reduced blood oxygen saturation levels and increased the heart rates of dentists and dental assistants -- although the changes were within the range considered to be healthy, according to a July 17 paper in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 21, 2021
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Dental Practice
SARS-CoV-2 exposure risk cut due to office changes
Multiple changes were made at dental care facilities to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2, and these strategies cut transmission risk, according to a presentation given on July 21 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research General Session.
July 20, 2021
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CBCT
CBCT aids in retrieval of broken 1.3-cm needle from man's mouth
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and two injection needles used as reference points assisted in the removal of a broken 1.3-cm suture needle from a man's buccal mucosa, according to a case report published recently in Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
July 20, 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
What Gen Z dental patients really want
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores what Gen Z dental patients value most and how practices can better connect with this growing demographic.
January 23, 2026
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Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K
By Melissa Busch
Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
January 22, 2026
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A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A naturally occurring amino acid may significantly weaken biofilms that cause caries and gingivitis.
January 22, 2026
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Beyond the scaler: How biological hygienists are redefining dental care
By Tracee Dahm
Learn from biological dental hygienist Barbara Tritz, who reveals how dental hygiene is being transformed from "cleaning teeth" into true healing and prevention.
January 22, 2026
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Podcast: Unlocking interoperability is the future for dental practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
James Grover, president of Vyne Dental, says the need for innovation and adaptability has never been clearer in 2026 as patient and provider needs continue to evolve.
January 22, 2026
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Patient accused of practice rampage after being tardy sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A patient who reportedly trashed a dental practice in Scotland and attacked a dentist after she was told she was late for her appointment was sentenced.
January 21, 2026
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What affects the environment more: aligners or braces?
By Ava Barros
A recent review compared the ecological footprint of clear aligners versus traditional orthodontics.
January 21, 2026
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Clinical tip: How to improve scanning
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Sara Mahmood shares how she ensures her team members capture the right scans every day.
January 21, 2026
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Podcast: Addressing oral health inequity while advancing technology and care
By Kevin Henry
Ellen Bosl of Solventum joins the podcast to discuss oral health inequities, oral healthcare access barriers, and tech's impact on patient care.
January 21, 2026
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This may be better for disinfecting root canals
By Ava Barros
This nanoparticle exerted strong antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, suggesting its use an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for root canal disinfection.
January 20, 2026
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Dental calculus may hold the key to early diabetes detection
By Melissa Busch
Potassium levels in dental calculus may be a possible indicator of diabetes.
January 20, 2026
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3 mistakes office managers make
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals the three mistakes that cost practices profits, efficiency, and teamwork.
January 20, 2026
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