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Oral Bacteria
Does oral bacteria play a role in SARS-CoV-2 severity? Maybe
High bacterial loads in the mouth may be the reason why some otherwise healthy patients experience more severe SARS-CoV-2 infections, according to a new article published on June 26 in the British Dental Journal.
July 6, 2020
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Rare tumor linked to lingual nerve removed from floor of woman's mouth
A woman who experienced tongue pain and taste changes for 18 months felt relief when a rare tumor linked to her lingual nerve was removed. Her symptoms stumped a dentist and were later misdiagnosed as a sialolith, according to a case report published on June 28 in BMJ Case Reports.
July 5, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Pneumonia cases may dip at nursing homes with oral care programs
Equipping nursing home staff with proper training and techniques to provide effective oral care to residents reduced the number of pneumonia cases at facilities during the first year of a two-year study. However, a lack of significant results in the second year raised red flags about the sustainability of mouth care programs.
July 1, 2020
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Infection Control
Dental offices open in Texas, Fla. despite spikes in COVID-19
Dental practices are continuing with business as usual in Texas and Florida, despite those two Sun Belt states becoming new hot spots for COVID-19, according to the states' dental associations.
June 30, 2020
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Infection Control
Poll: 50% of patients still skip dental visits due to COVID-19
About half of adults reported they or a family member skipped dental and medical visits due to COVID-19 in a new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation, despite a surge of people leaving home more frequently to shop, visit family, and work.
June 29, 2020
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Home
HPI: U.S. dental spending may dip by $56B in 2020
Dental spending in the U.S. is estimated to plummet by up to 38% of projected pre-COVID-19 levels in 2020. At roughly $92 billion, that would be $56 billion less than projected before the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the ADA's Health Policy Institute (HPI).
June 28, 2020
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Sports Dentistry
Study finds athletes who improve oral health habits perform better
Elite athletes who changed their oral health habits to include using prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste and floss picks to clean between their teeth improved their sports performance in a recent study. The findings were published on June 18 in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.
June 25, 2020
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Immune System
Poor oral health linked to colitis, Crohn's disease in mice
Failing to take care of oral health could result in more than cavities and other dental problems. Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, may be linked to poor oral health, according to an animal study published on June 16 in Cell.
June 24, 2020
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Infection Control
Masks don't 100% protect you -- and coughing makes it worse
Wearing a mask doesn't eliminate airborne droplet transmission of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 or completely shield the wearer from droplets expelled by others, according to a new study published on June 16 in Physics of Fluids. In addition, mild coughing further cuts protection.
June 23, 2020
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Imaging Systems
Imaging reveals baby girl in SC born with 2nd mouth
Imaging, specifically magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, helped clinicians determine that a mass located on the chin of a newborn girl was a second oral cavity, according to a recent case report. The cavity contained unerupted teeth and an accessory tongue that moved in sync with her oral tongue.
June 21, 2020
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Dentist settles kickback ploy case
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who previously pleaded guilty in a more than $2 million Medicaid kickback scheme has paid more than $600,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations.
January 9, 2025
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This is the 1st-line therapy for toothaches
By Ava Barros
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
January 9, 2025
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What to know about dental practice consolidation and IDSO partners in 2025
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with Chip Fichtner, co-founder of Large Practice Sales, about the growing trend of invisible dental support organizations (IDSOs) and their impact on dental practices.
January 9, 2025
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The truth about grape juice, stomach flu, and dental ramifications
By Tracee Dahm
Rumors are spreading that grape juice helps you battle a stomach bug. Tracee Dahm, RDH, dives into what dental teams should know for their patients and their oral health.
January 9, 2025
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Woman accused of running $11M dental fraud scheme
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an approximately $11 million scheme that defrauded dozens of patients through illegal dental practices.
January 8, 2025
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Gum disease tied to inflammation biomarker
By Ava Barros
Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
January 8, 2025
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The Grumpy Consultant and the illusion of goal-setting
By The Grumpy Consultant
In the first installment of a regular series, a grumpy dental consultant takes an honest, open look at how many dental practices start the year and how long hope lasts.
January 8, 2025
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The top 5 CDOCS dental tips of 2024
By Kevin Henry
When it came to improving dental knowledge, these were the clinical tips and tricks offered by CDOCS that DrBicuspid readers loved the most in 2024.
January 8, 2025
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Are you prepared to hire your next team member?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A staff member can turn in their notice at any time, giving you little time to prepare. These recommendations from Dr. Roger P. Levin will help alleviate the stress and shorten the time it takes to hire a replacement.
January 8, 2025
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Jailhouse dental care results in lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
A man is suing a Pennsylvania corrections department and a health contractor for errors resulting from tooth extractions while he was in jail, according to a story.
January 7, 2025
Jail Hands
Orthodontic treatment may increase the risk of teeth grinding
By Melissa Busch
Nearly half of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment experienced teeth clenching and grinding, according to a study.
January 7, 2025
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
These foods may be linked to a higher risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Consuming these foods may be linked to a higher risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
January 7, 2025
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