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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.
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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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Imaging Systems
COVID-19, case reports: DrBicuspid's top articles in November
DrBicuspid.com aims to be on the cutting edge of what's happening in dentistry, and it seems that COVID-19 news continues to grab you. As the year ticks closer to the end, we decided to give you a look at some of our most-read stories from the past month.
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Imposter orthodontist arrested
A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.
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Immune System
Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old
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Patient Communication
Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients
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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
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The importance of employee appreciation: Nurturing your dental team
By McKenzie Webb
Work-life balance isn't a luxury, it's an essential component of employee appreciation, writes McKenzie Webb. Here are some ways you can show your gratitude to your dental team.
February 21, 2025
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These procedures stress out clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Certain procedures may make clinicians extra anxious, according to a study.
February 20, 2025
Stressed Dentist Framestock
Podcast: The evolution of decision-making in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this episode, sponsored by Microcopy, Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein discusses the evolution of decision-making in dentistry, the importance of organized dentistry, and the challenges of managing change within dental teams.
February 20, 2025
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Dentist accused of murder faces new charges
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of killing his wife by lacing her protein shakes with poison in 2023 faces new charges.
February 19, 2025
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This may help cut early tooth decay in kids
By Melissa Busch
This method may be a protective factor against early childhood caries, according to a new study.
February 19, 2025
Boy Dentist
Clinical tip: How to dry a canal
By Kevin Henry
This week, a clinical assistant shares a tip, courtesy of CDOCS, that can help any dental practice when it comes to their endodontic procedures.
February 19, 2025
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Podcast: Q&A on today's hot dental topics with Dr. Chris Salierno
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, Dr. Chris Salierno discusses the financial dynamics of dental practices, focusing on cash flow, staffing challenges, and the impact of technology investments.
February 19, 2025
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Researchers grow humanlike teeth
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Bioengineered replacements using teeth grown from pig and human cells may be an option for dental implants.
February 18, 2025
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Understanding the collection percentage: A key metric for your dental practice's financial health
Wisdom's Ashley Bond says now is the time to dive into your collection percentage to set a firm foundation for 2025. In this article, she explains why it's important for the vitality of your dental business.
February 18, 2025
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Advice for building a private dental group without external investors
By Beth Gaddis
Beth Gaddis shares the tips for scaling a private dental group without external investors recently offered by a panel of experts ranging from a bank lender to private group founders and DSO executives.
February 18, 2025
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You may be juicing your way to bad oral health, more
By Ava Barros
Short-term juice-only diets may negatively affect oral microbiota and increase gut bacteria linked to digestive issues, inflammation, and mental decline. This study was recently published in Nutrients.
February 17, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to abscesses
By Ava Barros
Acute periapical abscesses may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease than in those without the disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 17, 2025
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