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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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Infection Control
3 tips for improving air quality at the office during COVID-19
Integrating indoor air quality control strategies into shared areas such as dental offices can reduce the risk of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to an editorial published on July 17 in Science and Technology for the Built Environment.
August 10, 2020
2020 05 28 15 42 2674 Novel Coronavirus Sars Co V 2 Niaid 400
Restorations
Are bug wing-inspired antimicrobial implants coming?
Medical technology company Anisop and the University of South Australia plan to use nanoengineering concepts to develop new antimicrobial dental implants that mimic the surface of insect wings resistant to infection.
August 9, 2020
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Periodontics
Gum disease may affect COVID-19 severity
Patients with inflammation caused by periodontitis may experience more severe COVID-19 complications, according to an article published online July 30 in the Journal of the California Dental Association.
August 6, 2020
2020 07 28 17 10 2292 Sars Co V 2 Spike Coronavirus 400
X-Ray
Dental implant fails twice from growth of rare cystic lining
A patient's dental implant failed twice due to a cystic lining growing around it, in a rare case that was detected without signs of periapical radiolucency on an x-ray, according to a case report.
August 4, 2020
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Case report showcases benefits of oral surgery via diode laser
Diode laser-assisted oral surgery offers many advantages when removing benign, premalignant, or malignant lesions or venous malformations from patients' oral cavities, according to a case report published on July 20 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
August 3, 2020
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Brain
Dementia, mild cognitive decline linked to gum disease
Dementia and mild cognitive impairment may be linked to periodontal disease, specifically the type of gum damage that results in tooth loss, according to a study published online July 29 in Neurology.
August 2, 2020
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Infection Control
Breathing, coughing COVID-19 patients expel many aerosols
When a COVID-19-positive individual with a high viral load breathes or coughs, it may result in room concentrations ranging from thousands to millions of viral copies per cubic meter, according to a study published on July 27 in JAMA Network Open.
July 29, 2020
2020 05 28 15 42 2674 Novel Coronavirus Sars Co V 2 Niaid 400
Infection Control
Poor oral care may affect the accuracy of COVID-19 tests
Failing to maintain good oral hygiene may result in clinically recovered COVID-19 patients continuing to test positive for the novel coronavirus for longer periods of time, according to a study published on July 24 in Special Care in Dentistry.
July 28, 2020
2020 07 28 17 10 2292 Sars Co V 2 Spike Coronavirus 400
Imaging Systems
Imaging finds tooth decay's root, may lead to ways to fight it
Atom probe tomography and other techniques revealed that human enamel contains small chemical flaws that may affect the resiliency of the fundamental building blocks of teeth, in a study published on July 2 in Nature.
July 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
More in Home
New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
October 13, 2025
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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.
October 13, 2025
Dental tools rest on $100 bills, suggesting healthcare costs or medical expenses.
A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
A dental professional applies fluoride to a child's teeth.
Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
October 13, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
October 13, 2025
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
October 10, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
October 10, 2025
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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
October 10, 2025
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
October 9, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
October 9, 2025
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