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What were 2020's top 5 stories about CAD/CAM?
CAD/CAM is always evolving and improving dentistry. DrBicuspid.com brings the latest updates on the technology that can improve restorations, implants, orthodontics, and more.
December 14, 2020
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Opioids
Top 5 stories of 2020 on anesthesia and pain management
Anesthesia use and pain control are major concerns in dentistry. DrBicuspid.com always tries to bring you the most cutting-edge stories about these topics, and those that discussed drug interactions and potential medication abuse resonated with you the most this year.
December 13, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
During COVID-19, where are people engaging in the most vices?
People in the U.S. are smoking, drinking, and eating more to cope with the stress and isolation associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinicians may want to pay the most attention to patients living in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and St. Louis, according to a new report.
December 10, 2020
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Opioids
Opioid prescriptions drop in Tenn. due to new policy
TennCare's policy changes related to opioids cut the number of painkiller prescriptions written to Medicaid dental patients by nearly half, according to a report released on December 8 by the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement.
December 9, 2020
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Man's LCH diagnosis spotlights need for regular dental x-rays
A panoramic x-ray scan revealed bilateral osteolytic lesions in a man's jaw, leading to the diagnosis and treatment of the rare condition Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), in a case report published on November 24 in the American Journal of Case Reports.
December 8, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Is there a link between bad breath and SARS-CoV-2 infection?
SARS-CoV-2 may cause epithelial changes to the upper surface of the tongue, causing patients with COVID-19 to experience bad breath, according to a letter to the editor published on November 29 in Special Care in Dentistry.
December 7, 2020
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What changes might affect dentistry under President-elect Biden?
Broad, sweeping healthcare reforms are not expected under the administration of President-elect Joe Biden because it is unlikely that Democrats will control the U.S. Congress, panelists said during an Association of Dental Support Organizations roundtable discussion on December 1.
December 6, 2020
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Dental Specialties
What was found in the mouth of the Altamura man?
Scientists have discovered a nearly complete set of teeth in the Altamura man, an approximately 130,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton encased in a cave in southern Italy. The findings were published on December 2 in PLOS One.
December 3, 2020
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Is dentistry's recovery from COVID-19 in reverse?
The ADA Health Policy Institute has reported that patient volumes at dental practices continue to slide. They fell to 76% of pre-COVID-19 levels during the week of November 16, according to a November 30 article from ADA News.
December 2, 2020
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Dental Practice
What factor influences poor oral health the most?
Economic, social, and environmental factors play a role in poor oral health in adults in California. However, income affected the status of their oral health the most, according to a policy brief released in November by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
December 1, 2020
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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
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Sleep apnea significantly ups the risk of psychiatric disorders
By Melissa Busch
Obstructive sleep apnea may significantly raise the risk of developing psychiatric disorders, specifically depression and anxiety.
November 17, 2025
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The keys to setting up your dental assistant for success
By Michelle Affanato
Why does skipping proper onboarding cost your practice more than you think? Michelle Affanato has the answers.
November 17, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for mastering case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Boost production with these case presentation strategies from Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 17, 2025
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State trooper convicted of killing dentist won’t get new trial
By Melissa Busch
A former Pennsylvania state trooper who is serving a life sentence without parole for the murder of a dentist lost his bid for a new trial.
November 14, 2025
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Vitamin D may play a role in implant failure
By Ava Barros
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to early implant failure, while supplementation appears to boost osseointegration, according to a review.
November 14, 2025
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The economic outlook for dentistry: What one dental executive is watching
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Joe Talanges, president and COO of GC America, discusses the current state and future of the dental industry, focusing on economic trends, patient care, and the importance of collaboration.
November 14, 2025
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Why dental care isn't optional, and how to help patients understand that
By Crystal Eudy
Medical care is seen as essential, while dental care is often overlooked, writes Crystal Eudy. It's time that changes, and here's how.
November 14, 2025
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Dentist cleared of abuse charge
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused in 2024 of threatening and physically abusing a child under the age of 16 had all charges dropped against him.
November 13, 2025
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Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later
By Ava Barros
Children born with low birth weights may be more likely to develop frequent caries and gum inflammation in adolescence.
November 13, 2025
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Turmeric extract rinse may ease orthodontic patients' pain
By Ava Barros
Turmeric may ease the initial pain of orthodontic treatment, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
November 13, 2025
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Building a world-class team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares four integral strategies that will strengthen your team and accelerate practice growth.
November 13, 2025
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Dentist calls police on patient over shunned AI technology
By Melissa Busch
A periodontist called police on a dental patient after she allegedly did not consent to using an AI note-taking program during her visit.
November 12, 2025
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