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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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Infection Control
What can dentists expect as the COVID-19 pandemic continues?
As COVID-19 surges throughout the U.S., dentists may face rocky times in terms of expenses and patient volumes over the next few months, according to recent data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
January 5, 2021
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For the second consecutive year, the average value of a single lost tooth in the U.S. in 2025 plummeted by 14%, according to a poll.
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Podcast: Inside the current dentist-dental hygienist relationship with Kelly Tanner
By Kevin Henry
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, shares what she is hearing from dental hygienists, as well as her vision for enhancing the hygiene department at DrBicuspid, plus the significance of creating a supportive culture in dental practices and more.
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Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Over time, inefficiency creeps into practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. But following these steps can help ensure your practice increases its revenue every year.
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Dentist sanctioned for 'competency' issues after patient loses jaw to cancer
By Clark Kauffman
A central Iowa dentist has been sanctioned for allegedly failing to detect cancer in a patient who subsequently had part of his lower jaw removed.
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Light therapy may improve oral lichen planus
By Ava Barros
Low-level light therapy may be a more effective treatment for oral lichen planus than topical corticosteroids, according to a review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
February 28, 2025
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The top 10 things you need to know about oral testing
By Melissa K. Turner
Having been introduced to salivary testing through platforms like 23andMe and Ancestry.com, dental patients are understanding firsthand how oral tests can uncover mysteries within their body, writes Melissa K. Turner.
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Dental practice accused of swiping $500K sued
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice accused of misappropriating $500,000 in management fees is being sued.
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Teen develops deadly 'forgotten disease' following extractions
By Melissa Busch
A teen developed a rare, life-threatening "forgotten disease" following sepsis from mandibular osteomyelitis after third-molar extractions, according to a case report.
February 27, 2025
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Podcast: What is happening to the next generation of dental leaders?
By Kevin Henry
In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Richard W. Valachovic, MPH, discusses why the next generation of dentists may lead differently and what that means for the profession.
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Why dentists get slapped with disciplinary actions
By Melissa Busch
These are the most common disciplinary actions general dentists face, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 26, 2025
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