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X-Ray
What COVID-19 revealed about dental x-rays
The recommendation to avoid intraoral x-rays during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential aerosolization had an unexpected upside -- it showcased the usefulness of extraoral bitewings, according to a recent clinical article published in the British Dental Journal.
August 26, 2020
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Periodontics
Gum disease-causing germ may be linked to bacterial vaginosis
A bacterium linked to gum disease may promote the growth of a pathogen that causes bacterial vaginosis. The bacterium is likely introduced into the vagina during oral sex, according to a study published on August 13 in PLOS Biology.
August 25, 2020
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Photos: Rare mouth-filling cysts cause extreme issues for infant
An infant born with multiple rare dermoid cysts in the floor of her mouth, forcing her tongue backward and causing dysphagia, underwent two surgeries before she turned 1 year old due to doctors missing smaller cysts, according to a recent case report.
August 24, 2020
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Infection Control
FDA: Some types of PPE in low supply in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is tasked with monitoring supply chains during public health emergencies, has announced that supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical respirators, are limited due to the pandemic.
August 23, 2020
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AI
AI-based test diagnoses dental infection-related brain abscess
A pathogen detection test based on artificial intelligence (AI) was used to diagnose a patient's rare progressive brain abscess caused by a dental infection. Details were published on July 26 in a case report in the World Journal of Clinical Cases.
August 20, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Guardian Life relaxes twice-a-year dental cleaning policy
With many patients still anxious about visiting the dentist since the novel coronavirus outbreak, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has revised its policy for covering dental hygiene to encourage more patients to come in for treatment.
August 19, 2020
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Infection Control
Will capturing droplets at the source make dental offices safer?
Wearing personal protective equipment, sending sick employees home, and integrating indoor air quality control strategies, such as air cleaning, can reduce exposure to SARS-CoV-2. However, installing extraction arms can take safety to the next level at dental offices.
August 18, 2020
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Infection Control
Which mouthwashes inactivated SARS-CoV-2 the best?
Over-the-counter mouthwashes may inactivate SARS-CoV-2, reducing the viral load in patients' mouths for a short period of time and potentially cutting the risk of transmission, according to a study published on July 29 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
August 17, 2020
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Infection Control
WHO's call to halt oral care in COVID-19 hotbeds gets icy replies
Associations and dentists are reeling from the World Health Organization's (WHO) recent recommendation to postpone routine dental checkups in areas with community spread of COVID-19 to protect dental teams and patients from potential infection-spreading aerosols.
August 13, 2020
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Home
Dentistry's rebound levels off -- with a potential patient drop on the horizon
Dentistry's recovery from COVID-19 is creeping toward an expected plateau, and a drop-off in patients may be on the horizon, according to new data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
August 12, 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
Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
By Ava Barros
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
Smiling young child in red shirt.
Dental endoscopy: A hygienist's perspective on transforming periodontal care
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm interviews Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, about how periodontal endoscopy is improving periodontal treatment and outcomes.
October 16, 2025
Dental examination with medical tool probing patient's teeth
1st known case of high blood pressure drug-induced toothache
By Melissa Busch
High blood pressure medication caused a recurring toothache in a 45-year-old man in possibly the first reported case of its kind.
October 16, 2025
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3D bioprinting may help heal trigeminal nerve damage
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Using 3D printing, researchers may have developed a solution to help damaged nerves heal following dental surgery.
October 16, 2025
A scientist works with a laptop and test tubes in research laboratory.
Buffered anesthesia rivalry heats up in dental industry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three companies are vying to be the best-in-class anesthetic, but the ultimate winner may be dental patients.
October 16, 2025
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Dentist arrested for criminal conduct
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested on October 9 and arraigned for criminal conduct.
October 15, 2025
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The most reliable dentures may start with this scanner
By Ava Barros
One scanner type outperformed intraoral scanners in replicating removable complete dentures, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 15, 2025
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Clinical tip: Adopt digital technology and communicate effectively
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny shares his thoughts on the importance of adopting digital dentistry and having impeccable communication skills.
October 15, 2025
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Opinion: Why dentists should prioritize open data
By Rick Garofolo
Dentistry is trailing medicine in data interoperability because of technical barriers and competition, and it's hindering care and efficiency, writes Rick Garofolo.
October 15, 2025
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Kid hospitalized for not eating, drinking after dental surgery
By Melissa Busch
A child was hospitalized after refusing to eat, drink, or even swallow saliva for a week following dental surgery, according to a case report.
October 14, 2025
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Got oral pain, inflammation? Maybe it's CBD to the rescue
By Ava Barros
A recently published review reported significant reductions in chronic orofacial pain, post-op dental pain, TMD, and bruxism.
October 14, 2025
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RCM, integration fuel DSO growth at ADSO Next Level
By Beth Gaddis
Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), opens up on several topics before the ADSO Next Level Conference, November 5-7.
October 14, 2025
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