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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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Dental Hygiene
Study suggests dental checkups every 6 months are ineffective
Adult patients who saw their dentist every six months for a routine checkup did not have better oral health than those who visited every two years, according to a review published on October 14 in Cochrane Library.
October 27, 2020
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Imaging Systems
Imaging reveals new salivary glands; can it help cancer patients?
Imaging with the use of a prostate cancer biomarker has led to the discovery of a pair of salivary glands, found tucked away inside the skull where the nasal cavity and throat meet. The findings were published recently in Radiotherapy & Oncology.
October 26, 2020
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Dental Specialties
What new oral symptom could indicate your patient has COVID-19?
COVID-19 may cause patients to produce excessive saliva, resulting in angular cheilitis, a painful inflammation of the corners of the mouth, according to a letter published on October 11 in Oral Diseases.
October 25, 2020
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Oral Cancer
Delaying oral cancer treatment by weeks raises death risk
Survival rates drop significantly when patients who use tobacco and are diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas delay treatment for more than six weeks, according to a study published on October 13 in Head & Neck.
October 21, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
How did patients' dental habits change during COVID-19?
Patients in the U.S. did not neglect their oral healthcare while navigating the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey results released on October 15 by the Delta Dental Plans Association, a nonprofit group of the 39 Delta Dental companies.
October 20, 2020
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DSO
Dentistry's recovery has stalled; what do dentists face now?
Now that 99% of dental practices in the U.S. have reopened following COVID-19 shutdowns, dentists and dental service organizations can't hire assistants and hygienists, according to data released on October 16 by the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
October 19, 2020
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Dental Specialties
Ovarian cyst containing jaw, 8 teeth removed from teen in NY
A 5 x 3-cm mandibular structure and eight teeth were found inside an asymptomatic ovarian dermoid cyst that was removed from a 15-year-old girl in New York, according to a case report published online on October 9 in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
October 18, 2020
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Imaging Systems
Is SS-OCT the future of dental disease detection without radiation?
Swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) offers a cross-sectional, high-resolution view of teeth, allowing dentists to diagnose caries, cracks, and more without exposing patients to radiation, according to an article published in the November issue of Japanese Dental Science Review.
October 15, 2020
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Infection Control
Study shows 1% of dentists had COVID-19, indicating low risk in offices
The prevalence of COVID-19 among U.S. dentists is estimated to be approximately 1%, indicating that infection control measures likely are enough to cut exposure risk at practices, according to a study published on October 15 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 14, 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
More in Home
Gold tooth dropped in Salvation Army kettle again
By Melissa Busch
For the second time in recent years, a gold tooth was left in a Salvation Army Red Kettle.
November 3, 2025
Close-up of a hand holding a gold dental crown.
HPV may be linked to oral leukoplakia
By Ava Barros
Oral HPV infection may be linked to oral leukoplakia, a potentially cancerous condition appearing as white patches in the mouth.
November 3, 2025
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Coding bone grafts: Why your dental claims keep getting rejected
By Estela Vargas
Bone graft insurance denials occur from coding errors and documentation gaps. Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some tips to get paid fast and frustration-free.
November 3, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for revamping your scheduling
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your schedule helping or hurting your practice? Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals how to create an optimal schedule.
November 3, 2025
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Dentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops plea
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.
October 31, 2025
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Patients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about it
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Dental shame keeps patients away, but training in “shame competence” may help build trust and improve oral health outcomes.
October 31, 2025
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The dental hygienist's guide to thriving in a challenging field
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Three dental hygienists share their thoughts on the profession as National Dental Hygiene Month comes to a close.
October 31, 2025
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3D-printed dentures: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's advice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering offering 3D-printed dentures in your practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice for you.
October 31, 2025
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Cause of teen's death after dental visit revealed
By Melissa Busch
The cause of death of a teen who died shortly after a dental extraction has been determined.
October 30, 2025
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Sealants may help this caries type but not others
By Ava Barros
Sealants on primary molars appeared to reduce and delay certain cavities but not all.
October 30, 2025
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Discussing innovations in imaging and dental implants with Dr. Theresa Wang
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Theresa Wang shares how innovative solutions are ensuring successful outcomes in challenging treatment cases and better patient experiences.
October 30, 2025
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30-minute 3D-printed restorations are in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have fine-tuned a technology that creates 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations in a single day.
October 30, 2025
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