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Dental Hygiene
Can PDT treat oral lesions in COVID-19 patients?
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective option for treating oral lesions in patients diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a letter to the editor published on January 8 in Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy.
January 19, 2021
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Infection Control
Did a dentist diagnose COVID-19 from a dental exam?
Sores and bleeding gums in the healthy mouths of two teenage siblings may have led to a longtime Maryland dentist diagnosing the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection from oral lesions during a routine dental visit.
January 18, 2021
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Infection Control
Are you performing aerosol-generating procedures safely?
The risk of exposure to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 from aerosol-generating procedures appears low in open plan clinics where there are several feet of distance between bays, according to a study published online January 6 in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 17, 2021
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Oral Cancer
What is the real cost of your patients smoking?
Cigarette smoking-related illnesses have led to more than 20 million deaths in the U.S. over the past 50 or so years. The societal and economic hits are just as costly, according to a report released on January 13 by the personal finance website WalletHub.
January 14, 2021
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Oral Cancer
Do your patients know the risk of hookah smoking?
Chronic smoking of shisha or tobacco extracts from a water pipe or hookah increases cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, all of which are traits of cancer cells, according to a study published on December 28 in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine.
January 13, 2021
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Oral Cancer
New research shines light on risks for HPV-linked oral cancer
People who have had more than 10 oral sex partners face an approximately four times greater risk of developing HPV-associated mouth and throat cancer than those with fewer mates, according to a study published on January 11 in Cancer.
January 12, 2021
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Infection Control
Is a helmet key to protecting dentists, team members from SARS-CoV-2?
A newly designed open-faced, disposable helmet that is connected to an air filtration pump and can be worn by patients may minimize the transmission of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, to dental teams, according to a study published on January 12 in Physics of Fluids.
January 12, 2021
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Periodontics
Can a common artificial sweetener treat gum disease?
Using an air-polishing powder containing a sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener during nonsurgical periodontal treatment may result in positive outcomes for patients, according to a small study published on December 29 in BMC Oral Health.
January 10, 2021
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Restorations
Can you use dental drills safely during the pandemic?
Drilling at lower rotation speeds and eliminating the use of dental drills that use both air and water could significantly reduce the spray of aerosols, which may contain SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on December 16 in the Journal of Dental Research.
January 7, 2021
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CAD/CAM
Imaging helps identify man's flossing-induced heart disease
Imaging helped clinicians diagnose a man in Texas with a rare case of infective endocarditis thought to be caused by vigorous flossing, according to a case report published on December 18 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
January 6, 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
Dentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
A judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.
November 25, 2025
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Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
By Ava Barros
Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.
November 25, 2025
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Stop scaling like it's the early 2000s: Modern DSO growth strategies
By Eric Giesecke
The recipe for successfully scaling a dental service organization (DSO) comprises a smart tech strategy, patient data tracking, and adaptability.
November 25, 2025
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Cellerant CEO podcast series: AIOBIO and dental technology
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Drs. Hong Cheol Yoon and Michael Miyasaki about AIOBIO's innovative biofluorescence technology.
November 25, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run gets no jail time
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who entered a no-contest plea to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run was sentenced to one year of probation, avoiding any jail time.
November 24, 2025
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Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear
By Melissa Busch
Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.
November 24, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for strategically accumulating wealth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With careful planning, saving, and sage advice from Dr. Roger P. Levin, dentists can achieve financial independence.
November 24, 2025
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Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.
November 21, 2025
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More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
By Ava Barros
More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.
November 21, 2025
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Podcast: Why deeper connection in dentistry matters
By Kevin Henry
In this podcast, sponsored by GC America, Bart Foster explains how authenticity unlocks greater happiness, improves performance, and strengthens teams.
November 21, 2025
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Podcast: What dental practices and patients need to know about the Fair Financing Principles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sonia Williams of Synchrony Financial joins the podcast to discuss dental financing and how clinicians can help patients overcome care barriers.
November 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives you a look inside 3D printing in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with a closer look at a technology that is evolving for dental practices: 3D printing.
November 21, 2025
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