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Restorations
There may be a way to eat sugar-laced yogurt without dental harm
Adding a common anti-tooth decay milk product to processed yogurt not only prevents enamel demineralization but also repairs lesions on the harder outer layer of teeth, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Dentistry.
November 11, 2020
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Periodontics
Did you know there's a rare tumor that mimics periodontitis?
An oral surgeon diagnosed and treated a teen with a rare vascular tumor in her mouth after a dentist and periodontist improperly treated her for periodontitis for two years. Details of the case were published on November 6 in BMC Oral Health.
November 10, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
What could be the latest link between SARS-CoV-2 and oral lesions?
In addition to oral lesions being an early sign of COVID-19, infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may trigger the late onset of secondary ulcers in patients, according to a letter to the editor published on November 1 in Oral Diseases.
November 9, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
How did hygienists fare working during the COVID-19 peak in Italy?
Only seven dental hygienists who were working while COVID-19 was surging in Italy, including the hardest hit spot of Lombardy, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to an article published on October 31 in BMC Health Services Research.
November 8, 2020
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Home
Is the pandemic patient drop here? Maybe
Now that 99% of dental offices in the U.S are open following pandemic shutdowns, fewer practices are reporting "business as usual," according to the most recent data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
November 5, 2020
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Antibiotics
Imaging saves teen with oral surgery-linked 'forgotten disease'
Imaging and early antibiotic intervention saved the life of an 18-year-old man in Kansas who was diagnosed with Lemierre syndrome, or the "forgotten disease," after wisdom teeth extraction, according to a case report published on October 20 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
November 4, 2020
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Infection Control
Do you know which dental habit may limit the spread of COVID-19?
People who were living with at least one person who tested positive for COVID-19 and brushed their tongue daily were less likely to become infected by the novel coronavirus, in a study published on October 19 in BMC Oral Health.
November 2, 2020
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Hygiene Tools
Oral rinse recalled due to possible microbial contamination
Illinois-based medical supplier Sunstar Americas has issued a voluntary U.S. recall for its chlorhexidine oral rinse, which dental patients are prescribed to treat gingivitis, due to possible microbial contamination.
November 1, 2020
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Dental Specialties
A new noninvasive way to treat TMJDs?
When Dr. Merve Benli, PhD, and her fellow researchers began looking into aromatherapy massage as a new treatment for temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJDs), they admittedly were skeptical. Then they saw it worked.
October 29, 2020
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Infection Control
Mouth may be powerful site of SARS-CoV-2 infection, transmission
The mouth is a strong site for infection and transmission of the novel coronavirus, according to a study published October 27 on the preprint server medRxiv. Researchers believe this is the first study to show the oral cavity as a main site for SARS-CoV-2 spread.
October 28, 2020
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Imposter orthodontist arrested
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Clinical tip: What you need to know about a double-socket membrane graft
By Kevin Henry
In this week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses an effective solution for some oral surgery cases.
February 12, 2025
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Gum disease therapy leads to rare condition that affects movement
By Melissa Busch
A woman was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes severe neck pain that can lead to spinal cord compression, which was triggered by periodontitis treatment, according to a case report.
February 11, 2025
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Increased stroke risk may be linked to common mouth germ
By Ava Barros
Streptococcus anginosus, a common germ in the mouth and gut, may be abundant in stroke patients' intestines, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
February 11, 2025
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Small dental practice, big data: How the little guys can outmaneuver DSOs
By Dr. Lior Tamir
Dr. Lior Tamir believes smaller or solo dental practices don't need to match the size of dental support organizations (DSOs) to compete, but rather they need smarter tools.
February 11, 2025
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Are you living among those states with the best dental health?
By Melissa Busch
These U.S. states were ranked with the best and worst oral health, according to a new analysis.
February 10, 2025
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Study connects oral microbiome changes to mouth cancer
By Ava Barros
Oral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to the American Society for Microbiology.
February 10, 2025
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Podcast: How dental practices can care for their patients with cancer
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, recorded live at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Denver, Dr. Matt Messina discusses the critical role dental professionals play in the care of cancer patients.
February 10, 2025
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ADA executive director resigns immediately
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Raymond Cohlmia has resigned from his position as ADA's executive director.
February 10, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for creating strong patient relationships
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It's the little things -- a note, a call, etc.,-- that have a big impact on patient retention and practice production, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. These gestures don't cost a lot of money and go a long way.
February 10, 2025
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Imposter dental assistant gets jail time
By Melissa Busch
A woman who reportedly falsely claimed to hold an expanded function dental assistant license and worked briefly for three dentists has been sentenced to prison.
February 7, 2025
Modern Prison Unit
5 dentists give their take on fluoride's future and its impact on dentistry
By Kevin Henry
With fluoride in the headlines, we asked five dentists how they believe potential changes in fluoridated water could impact dentistry and their dental practices.
February 7, 2025
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