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One-third of U.S. adults unsure or won't get COVID-19 vaccine
About 14% of people in the U.S. "probably" or "definitely" will not get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, and another 17% remain unsure, according to a study published online on August 20 in Vaccine.
September 15, 2020
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Infection Control
Tongue ulcers may be linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection
Patients who experienced mild or no upper respiratory symptoms developed tongue ulcers within a few days of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 in a new analysis, described in a letter to the editor on September 5 in Oral Diseases.
September 14, 2020
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Antibiotics
COVID-19 patient's tonsil abscess cured without exposing others
Clinicians have successfully used antibiotics and steroids, instead of an aerosol-generating procedure, to treat a COVID-19-positive man's peritonsillar abscess. Details were published on September 7 in BMJ Case Reports.
September 13, 2020
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Periodontics
Is a probiotic the key to better oral health?
Weissella cibaria strain CMU, a probiotic lactic acid bacterium, may improve gingival bleeding and reduce levels of periodontal germs linked to diabetes and other diseases, according to a study published on September 2 in BMC Oral Health.
September 10, 2020
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Dental Assistant
Dental teams not at risk of getting COVID-19 at work, study finds
Public health dentists and dental assistants in Italy who treated patients while the COVID-19 pandemic ran rampant did not appear to develop the disease, according to an article published on September 3 in Oral Diseases.
September 8, 2020
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Federally Qualified Health Center
Why big trouble may be on the horizon for Medicaid patients
The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to about one-fifth of Medicaid providers in private practice disenrolling from the U.S. program that serves patients with limited income by the end of 2020, according to new data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
September 7, 2020
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Dental Practice
Showing kindness in your practice has another big bonus
Performing good deeds, like driving a colleague to work in the morning or walking a dental assistant's dog while she's on vacation, helps the recipients and may improve the givers' well-being, according to a study published on September 3 in the Psychological Bulletin.
September 3, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
New gene therapy destroys latent oral herpes in mice
Researchers recently reported that they were able to eliminate latent herpes simplex virus 1 in mice using a new gene editing technique that targets the root cause of oral herpes. The findings were published on August 18 in Nature Communications.
September 2, 2020
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Oral Cancer
Why throat cancer patients may fare better after robotic surgery
Patients with early-stage mouth and throat cancer who undergo robotic surgery have better survival rates and receive less adjuvant chemoradiation than those who have nonrobotic surgery, according to a study published on August 20 in JAMA Oncology.
September 1, 2020
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Hygiene Tools
Can dental scalers, drills be used without spraying aerosols?
Adding a polymer to a dental office's water system can completely eliminate aerosols generated by ultrasonic scalers and drills, reducing the transmission risk of pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published online August 25 in Physics of Fluids.
August 27, 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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Trial for dentist accused of covering up murder may be delayed
By Melissa Busch
Prosecutors want to postpone the trial of a Kentucky dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman.
October 21, 2025
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Researchers work to improve mouth grafts
By Ava Barros
Researchers hope to grow oral tissue using reprogrammed stem cells, creating living grafts with blood vessels that closely mimic natural tissue.
October 21, 2025
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An honest conversation on AI, staying authentic, and what comes next for dentistry
By Kevin Henry
On the Byte Sized Podcast, Adrian Lefler and DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry discuss how you can use AI to amplify -- not replace -- expertise and creativity.
October 21, 2025
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Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
The trial of a dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has been delayed.
October 20, 2025
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Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
By Ava Barros
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.
October 20, 2025
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Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
By Melissa Busch
Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.
October 20, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how dentist-owners can drive meaningful change within their teams.
October 20, 2025
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State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial
By Melissa Busch
An ex-state trooper serving a life sentence without parole following his conviction for the murder of a dentist is seeking a new trial.
October 17, 2025
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AI may predict orthodontic extractions
By Ava Barros
AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 17, 2025
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What are the differences between a DSO vs. a DPO?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the differences between two acronyms that are impacting the dental industry in big ways.
October 17, 2025
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Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 17, 2025
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Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license
By Clark Kauffman
A central Iowa dentist agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.
October 16, 2025
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