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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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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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Infection Control
Is an electric cooker the answer to sanitizing N95s for reuse?
Dry heat generated by electric rice cookers, pressure multicookers, and ovens may decontaminate N95 respirators, making them safe for reuse, according to an article published on July 15 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
August 11, 2020
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Pediatric dentist accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
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New study highlights importance of best practices with infection control, pain management
By Kevin Henry
Approximately 50% of all surgical site infections are preventable if doctors follow best practices. Here's what a new study is highlighting to help you in your dental practice.
January 23, 2025
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.
January 22, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.
January 22, 2025
Brain Puzzle Dementia
Clinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrin
By Kevin Henry
CDOCS faculty member Dr. Doug Smail returns this week to discuss the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin and its applications in dentistry.
January 22, 2025
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AI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapy
By Ava Barros
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 22, 2025
Clear Aligner
Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested on January 15 as part of a trafficking sting after allegedly attempting to meet up with someone he believed to be a minor for sexual purposes.
January 21, 2025
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Caries may be linked to diabetes incidence
By Ava Barros
Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.
January 21, 2025
Tooth Caries Cavity
Podcast: Dental billing 101, featuring newcomer tips and tricks with Ashley Bond
By Kevin Henry
A dental insurance expert dives into the fundamentals of billing, addressing common mistakes, the importance of training new team members, and strategies for managing insurance changes and outstanding claims.
January 21, 2025
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Navigating a shifting dental economy
By Ryan Mingus
The 2025 dental M&A market is very different from 2024's, writes Ryan Mingus from Tusk Partners. Here's what practice owners need to know.
January 21, 2025
Dental Practice Sale Saleem
Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.
January 20, 2025
Jail Hands
Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.
January 20, 2025
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Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries
By Melissa Busch
U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.
January 20, 2025
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