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Infection Control
Are you talking to your patients about 'COVID tongue'?
SARS-CoV-2 infection may be associated with geographic tongue, which some patients are referring to as "COVID tongue," according to a letter to the editor published February 12 in the British Dental Journal.
February 18, 2021
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Dental Assistant
Are dental teams at greater risk of getting COVID-19? It depends
For the most part, dentists and dental assistants working in France during the height of the pandemic in April 2020 were not more likely to get COVID-19 than other members of the public, according to a study published on February 11 in PLOS One.
February 17, 2021
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Intraoral Scanners
Looking for an easier way to copy dentures? It's here
Clinicians can duplicate complete dentures quickly and easily with a general intraoral scanner and free, downloadable CAD software, according to a study published on February 3 in the Journal of Prosthodontics.
February 16, 2021
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Infection Control
Which dental vacuum pump best controls SARS-CoV-2?
The type of high-volume aspirating system being used at a dental practice can significantly affect the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among staff who work there, according to a study published on February 5 in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.
February 11, 2021
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Periodontics
Is it time to talk to gum disease patients who donate blood?
People who have periodontitis and give blood may be at risk of contaminating donations with bacteria, making transfusion patients more vulnerable to hospital infections, according to a study published on February 2 in Blood Transfusion.
February 9, 2021
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Oral Bacteria
Do you know what germs live on your patients' toothbrushes?
What's on your toothbrush? Mostly just bacteria from your mouth, according to a study published on January 31 in Microbiome. The types of bacteria living on toothbrushes reflect microbes commonly found in the oral cavity and on the skin -- and not in the surrounding environment.
February 8, 2021
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Infection Control
COVID-19 vaccines may be causing orofacial reactions
The two COVID-19 vaccines being given to patients in the U.S. and other countries have been linked to orofacial adverse drug reactions such as temporary facial paralysis, according to a brief report published on February 1 in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine.
February 7, 2021
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Periodontics
Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications -- including death
Periodontitis may be a risk factor for COVID-19, and it may make patients vulnerable to severe complications, including death, according to a study published on February 1 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
February 4, 2021
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Infection Control
Mouthwash plus nasal spray may cut SARS-CoV-2 transmission
Gargling with a mouthwash and using a nasal spray containing povidone iodine may significantly reduce viral load in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, according to a research letter published on February 4 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
February 4, 2021
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Periodontics
Are your patients' gums bleeding? They may need vitamin C
Bleeding gums have long been known as a potential indicator of gingivitis, but they may also be a sign that patients have a vitamin C deficiency, according to a systematic review published on February 1 in Nutrition Reviews.
February 2, 2021
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'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride alone
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.
March 12, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again
By Melissa Busch
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.
March 11, 2025
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PTSD may be linked to TMD, awake bruxism
By Ava Barros
Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and awake bruxism, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
March 11, 2025
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This may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
March 11, 2025
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Dentist accused in shooting death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home on March 8, according to authorities.
March 10, 2025
Handcuffs
Dentist gets prison for threatening election official
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, was sentenced to two years in prison.
March 10, 2025
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The world may be failing at controlling oral disease
By Ava Barros
Over the past three decades, limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet.
March 10, 2025
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What dental professionals need to know about mouth taping
By Tracee Dahm
Thanks to social media, mouth taping has become a popular trend. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, believes there are a few things that dentists and team members should know and discuss.
March 10, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for updating your systems
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As technology advances and insurance changes, it's necessary to update your systems, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Here's when you should update your dental tech and how to do it.
March 10, 2025
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Dentist cops to hiding million from U.S. government
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who was indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS pleaded guilty on February 28.
March 7, 2025
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This technology may help detect osteoporosis at dental offices
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence technology may provide high diagnostic accuracy in detecting osteoporosis on panoramic dental x-rays, according to a review study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
March 7, 2025
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Oral health financing needs more than a bandage
By Ava Barros
Bipartisan investment and major reforms in oral healthcare delivery may address gaps in government dental coverage, including Medicare, according to a news release from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
March 7, 2025
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