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Dental Practice
Report: About 50% of dentists face reputational, verbal harm from patients
Dentists reported experiencing physical, verbal, and reputational aggression from their patients during the past year in a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 13, 2020
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Poll: U.S. patients prioritize oral health during COVID-19
Nearly three-fourths of patients in the U.S. believe that routine dental appointments remain important during the pandemic and that the benefits of going to the dentist outweigh the potential risks of delaying preventive care, according to new data released on October 8 by the Delta Dental Institute.
October 12, 2020
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Immune System
Mouth ulcers may be early sign of autoimmune disease
People in South Korea who were diagnosed with recurrent aphthous stomatitis were at a much greater risk for developing several autoimmune diseases, according to a study published on October 3 in Oral Diseases.
October 11, 2020
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Restorations
Did COVID-19 trigger a patient's severe lip necrosis?
The presence of COVID-19 likely led a woman, who was diagnosed with a rare blood disease, to develop severe hemorrhagic necrosis on her lips. This could show a link between blood diseases and SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a case report published on September 30 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
October 8, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentists, do you know which drugs do not mix with remdesivir?
The antiviral drug remdesivir is making headlines again now that it is part of President Donald Trump's treatment for COVID-19. As the U.S. follows Trump's recovery, dentists may want to learn how remdesivir interacts with drugs they commonly prescribe to patients.
October 7, 2020
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Infection Control
What happened to Chinese dental teams at the COVID-19 epicenter
Dental teams at an oral medicine hospital in China did not develop COVID-19 while providing emergency dental treatment during the pandemic, likely due to increased infection control measures, according to a study published on September 27 in the Journal of Dental Research.
October 6, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Dry mouth and loss of taste, smell may be early, only COVID-19 signs
Dry mouth, loss of taste, olfactory dysfunction, or a combination of these symptoms may be the sole or initial signs of COVID-19, according to a new study published on September 15 in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.
October 5, 2020
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How could global climate change affect dentistry?
As wildfires rage in the West and other U.S. regions grapple with severe flooding, clinicians should explore how the consequences of global climate change may affect dentistry, according to an article published on September 15 in the International Dental Journal.
October 4, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Dysphagia may be due to misfiring brain cells
Misfiring brain cells that regulate vital parts of the tongue and mouth may create swallowing difficulties in children with neurodevelopmental conditions, according to a recent animal study published online in eNeuro.
October 1, 2020
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Oral Cancer
Mouth pathogens may trigger oral squamous cell carcinoma
Periodontal pathogens aggressively induce oral squamous cell carcinoma through intracellular and inflammatory signaling pathways, according to a new animal study published on October 1 in PLOS Pathogens.
September 30, 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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What to know about LinkIt and a digital workflow within Dentrix
By Kevin Henry
Learn how cutting-edge technology, especially imaging, is evolving and how hardware and software providers are collaborating to create seamless workflows.
October 30, 2025
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Often benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy woman
By Melissa Busch
A healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.
October 29, 2025
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Podcast: What impact will the merger of dental examining boards have on dentistry?
By Kevin Henry
Alexander Vandiver, CEO of the American Board of Dental Examiners, discusses licensure changes, exam portability in exams, and what's next for dentistry.
October 29, 2025
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Clinical tip: The importance of lab work for specific dental cases
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Chris Campbell emphasizes the importance of lab work in some dental cases, particularly when treating adolescents or children with trauma.
October 29, 2025
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Dentist fined in death of implant surgery patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who performed implant surgery on an 81-year-old woman has agreed to resolve the case.
October 28, 2025
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Want to live? Maybe keep your teeth
By Melissa Busch
The risk of all-cause death appeared to rise significantly with the rapid progression of tooth loss, according to a study.
October 28, 2025
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What dental practices need to know about Halloween emergencies
By Kevin Henry
What can your dental practice do to prep for Halloween candy-related emergencies? We asked Dr. Jason Auerbach for his tips.
October 28, 2025
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Do you know the risks when dentists give pediatrics opioids?
By Melissa Busch
About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits involving opioids were linked to overdose or persistent use.
October 27, 2025
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Smartphone imaging may be key to early oral cancer diagnosis
By Ava Barros
Rice University researchers created an affordable smartphone-based imaging system to support the early detection of potential oral cancers.
October 27, 2025
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How to confidently collect in your dental practice at the time of service
By Ashley Bond
Confidently request and receive payment at the time of service using these tips from Ashley Bond.
October 27, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for evaluating your financial factors
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Providing excellent patient care alone won’t fund your future. Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals the financial factors that ensure a secure retirement.
October 27, 2025
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Man sentenced for assaulting women he promised teeth whitening
By Melissa Busch
A man convicted of sexually assaulting women, including those he lured into his teeth whitening salon, was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
October 24, 2025
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