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Wellness
COVID-19 made mental health worse for patients with oral pain
People with orofacial pain experienced higher levels of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in Dental and Medical Problems.
April 21, 2021
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Dental Practice
What does COVID-19 reveal about the oral health of older adults?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions at long-term care facilities, and these have created opportunities to transform oral health for older adults for the better, according to a report published by the Gerontological Society of America.
April 20, 2021
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Imaging Systems
Imaging helps cure eye cellulitis caused by dental abscess
Imaging helped lead to the diagnosis and treatment of a 2-year-old girl who developed the life-threatening condition orbital cellulitis due to a dental abscess. The details were published on April 9 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
April 19, 2021
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X-Ray
Dental x-rays fall short for caries in baby teeth
Approximately one-third of caries diagnosed in preschool children using dental x-rays conflicted with assessments using oral exams alone in a new study published on March 31 in BMC Oral Health.
April 18, 2021
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Dental Practice
Kids think of dentists as superheroes -- and villains
Are dentists superheroes or villains? It depends on who you ask. About 50% of young children perceive dentists as a type of superhero, according to a study published on April 7 in the European Journal of Oral Sciences. But another 30% saw dentists as Batman's villain the Joker or as monsters.
April 15, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery's dark past in Nazi Germany
About 60% of maxillofacial surgeons joined the Nazi Party during the Third Reich, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. More maxillofacial surgeons had ties to the National Socialist Party than other medical professionals.
April 14, 2021
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X-Ray
Imaging Insider: Dental x-rays fall short for caries in baby teeth
April 14, 2021
Dental Practice
Periodontist invents aerosol dome to protect patients, team
Restless nights became a common occurrence for periodontist Dr. Lara Ryan during the COVID-19 shutdown. As a dental professional, she knew she was trained to deal with airborne pathogens, but she wanted to provide her patients and team with more protection.
April 13, 2021
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Brain
Gum germ imbalance linked to Alzheimer's biomarker
Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer's disease biomarker, according to a study published on April 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.
April 11, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Use of dental gag causes cardiac arrest in toddler
A 5-year-old boy under general anesthesia for oral surgery went into serious cardiac arrest, triggered by his mouth being propped open with a dental gag, according to a case report published on March 26 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 8, 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
Dental trends: Are GPs really doing more specialty procedures?
By Kevin Henry
Jay Millikan of Fluent joins the podcast with dental data revealing the procedures general practitioners are doing versus specialists.
December 22, 2025
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What dentists were thankful for this year
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Three dentists share what made 2025 successful and what they're excited about in 2026.
December 22, 2025
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This 3D technology may transform pediatric dentistry
By Ava Barros
Fluorescent 3D scans proved just as reliable as the human eye in spotting cavities, a recently published study reports.
December 22, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the strategies and tech efficiencies successful practices are using to boost production.
December 22, 2025
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Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings
By Melissa Busch
In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.
December 19, 2025
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These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy
By Ava Barros
For patients with significant bone loss, this type of dental implant had a high survival rate up to four years after placement.
December 19, 2025
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Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Using aerodynamics, researchers are designing quieter drills that minimize patient anxiety without sacrificing performance.
December 19, 2025
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Podcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Evidence-based dentistry is crucial. Explore the importance of clinical guidelines, the shortcomings of AI, and generational differences in adopting new practices.
December 19, 2025
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What should your office manager be doing?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practice management expert Dr. Roger P. Levin offers insight into identifying and hiring a dental office manager who effectively leads a practice.
December 19, 2025
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Periodontist who treated patient who later died is disciplined
By Melissa Busch
The Florida state dentistry board has sanctioned a periodontist in a sedation lapse that led to a patient's death.
December 18, 2025
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Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers
By Ava Barros
This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.
December 18, 2025
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Dental billing predictions for 2026: What's changing and what practices need to know
By Ashley Bond
Three major shifts will reshape dentistry in 2026 and your billing. Ashley Bond explains how to be well prepared.
December 18, 2025
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