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Cardiovascular
Gum disease bacteria may up heart disease risk in RA patients
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have elevated rates of periodontal and cardiovascular disease, suggesting that their immune responses to gum disease bacteria may be linked to higher heart disease risk, according to a study published on November 17 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Do you know how hard COVID-19 is hitting dentists' wallets?
In addition to patient volume stalling in November, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many dentists spending more to operate practices, with about 40% of them either breaking even or losing money, according to the latest data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
November 24, 2020
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Hygiene Tools
What store-bought mouthwashes kill SARS-CoV-2 in half a minute?
Over-the-counter mouthwashes containing cetylpyridinium chloride or ethanol/ethyl lauroyl arginate killed SARS-CoV-2 within 30 seconds of exposure to the virus in lab tests, according to a study published on November 13 on the preprint server bioRxiv.
November 23, 2020
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Infection Control
Is your patient a virus superspreader? It may be the teeth
Patients who have a full set of teeth and a clogged nose may be more likely to spread viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on November 12 in the Physics of Fluids.
November 22, 2020
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CBCT
3D printing, imaging reveal prehistoric shark's peculiar jaw
Researchers used 3D printing and computed tomography imaging to get a better understanding of a prehistoric shark and its unusual jaw, in a study published on November 17 in Communications Biology.
November 19, 2020
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Imaging Systems
Imaging detects big, rare tumor protruding from fetus's mouth
Doctors recently used prenatal ultrasound to detect a rare 4.6 x 3.6-cm oropharyngeal teratoma protruding from the oral cavity of a fetus. Details of the case were published on November 4 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
November 18, 2020
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Infection Control
Are disposable isolation gowns protecting your dental team?
Approximately 50% of disposable isolation gowns made outside the U.S. or by nontraditional manufacturers have failed to meet required protection standards, according to tests performed by the nonprofit medical device evaluator ECRI.
November 17, 2020
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Insurance
ADA responds to claim that HIV spreads via toothbrush sharing
The head of an independent charity in the U.K. has been criticized after claiming that a person can get HIV by sharing an infected person's toothbrush, though the virus is not spread through saliva, according to news reports.
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Dental Specialties
Could this giant tooth have prehistoric origins?
A woman hunting for shark teeth recently discovered a tooth about the size of a human palm on Hunting Island in South Carolina. She believes the tooth belonged to the prehistoric megalodon shark, according to news reports.
November 15, 2020
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Infection Control
Some Calif. counties require dental teams to get flu vaccine
About one-sixth of the counties in California have ordered healthcare workers, including dental professionals, to get vaccinated for influenza, according to information from county health departments.
November 12, 2020
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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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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old
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By Estela Vargas
With February being American Heart Month, Estela Vargas, CRDH, believes it's time to have a heart-to-heart talk about the health of your dental practice.
February 17, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for accumulating wealth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentists start working later compared to their contemporaries, but there are certain do's and don'ts clinicians should follow to build a sizable nest egg, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 17, 2025
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Invasive recording leads dentist to surrender to police
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of taking an invasive video at one of his dental practices has surrendered to police.
February 14, 2025
Handcuffs
4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day
By Ava Barros
This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.
February 14, 2025
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Podcast: Tackling the issues surrounding dentistry and the gag reflex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This conversation featuring Rodney Schutt highlights the need for greater awareness and solutions in the dental field regarding the gag reflex, a common issue with many dental patients in the practice and at home.
February 14, 2025
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Communication is key: Enhancing interaction in your dental practice
By Yvette S. Medellin
There are four important pieces that define communication in the dental practice, writes Yvette S. Medellin. Whether you have a team of two or 200, good communication is paramount.
February 14, 2025
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Smooching your way to better oral health
By Ava Barros
While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits.
February 14, 2025
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Dentist accused of attacking doctor with golf club cleared
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of beating a doctor with a golf club during a dispute that arose over pedestrian traffic on a golf cart pathway at a country club was found not guilty, according to a story.
February 13, 2025
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Gestational diabetes, more linked to lack of oral care
By Ava Barros
Receiving preventive dental care during pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 13, 2025
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Do patients know they have gum disease? It's complicated
By Melissa Busch
Dental patients aren't certain whether they've been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for it, according to a study.
February 13, 2025
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The critical connection between oral health and mental health
By Kevin Henry
In DrBicuspid's latest video interview, we spoke with Colgate-Palmolive's Dr. Maria Ryan to discuss the mental state of today's dental patient and what dentists and dental teams should know.
February 13, 2025
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This antibiotic may make dental implants more likely to fail
By Melissa Busch
Patients who take this antibiotic before dental implant surgery may experience a lower implant survival time, according to a study.
February 12, 2025
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