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More people floss daily after Medicaid expansion
Expanding Medicaid programs to include dental benefits resulted in a double-digit increase in the percentage of low-income adults who flossed on a daily basis in a study published in JAMA Network Open. Medicaid dental benefits were also tied to fewer untreated decayed teeth.
October 11, 2021
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Infection Control
Week in Review: Unvaccinated dentist ordered to stop working | Ala. dental board settlement | Teen with rare jaw tumor
October 8, 2021
Orofacial Pain
Dental Dose: Why ibuprofen works for dental pain
There are many nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the world of pharmacology, but ibuprofen stands out from the rest. Pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares the reasons why ibuprofen is the NSAID of choice for dental pain in the latest episode of Dental Dose.
October 7, 2021
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Practice Management Insider: Medicaid expansion led to drop in untreated teeth
October 6, 2021
Dental Practice
Dental Practice Made Simple: How to handle the unhappy patient
What do you say when a patient comes to the front desk unhappy? In the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple, Dr. Roger P. Levin said the right way to handle that situation is to embrace the patient and his or her complaints.
October 5, 2021
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Fluoride
Week in Review: NSAID for wisdom tooth pain | Fluoride makes essential drug list | Tips for no-shows
October 1, 2021
Dental Practice
Dental Practice Made Simple: Developing leadership in your team
How do you get your team to become leaders in the practice? By encouraging team members to come up with solutions themselves instead of answering their questions, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple.
September 28, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
Dental Dose: How patients use gabapentin illicitly
It's pharmacology after dark on Dental Dose. In this new segment, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares the dark side of legal medications used illicitly. The first up is gabapentin, a neuropathy medication that can produce an opioidlike effect in high doses.
September 23, 2021
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Cosmetic
Want to appear more popular? Whiten your teeth
In a recent study on tooth color, participants ranked models with white teeth as more popular, friendly, intelligent, and confident. Participants also deemed models with whitened teeth to be younger and better educated.
September 20, 2021
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Infection Control
Week in Review: Orthodontist pleads guilty | Creative surgical methods | Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
September 17, 2021
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
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Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
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Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb practice
By Melissa Busch
A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice.
June 16, 2025
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Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
Doctor Gesture Stop Chajamp
Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia
By Ava Barros
Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.
June 16, 2025
A pregnant woman opens her mouth as a dentist uses instruments to check her teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for analyzing dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Thinking of dropping an insurance plan? Dr. Roger P. Levin offers expert tips so you make a sound decision that safeguards your financial stability and future growth.
June 16, 2025
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Infection control and the missing dental team member
By Kevin Henry
If you worry whether important tasks will continue if key dental team members change, this video has some important insights.
June 16, 2025
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Dentist retires following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is retiring after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later.
June 13, 2025
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Here’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fear
By Ava Barros
Certain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.
June 13, 2025
Girl Dental Phobia Plo
Why are your upper traps always tight? Here’s what dental pros need to know.
By Stephanie Botts, RDH
Stephanie Botts, RDH, breaks down the three most common culprits behind concrete traps and how to finally get some relief.
June 13, 2025
Tray setup and positioning can be key to reducing chronic muscle strain in dental professionals.
The art of customer service in dentistry with Dr. Roger Levin, Part 2
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, the second of an eight-part series on creating five-star customer service in your dental practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to foster a positive atmosphere that enhances both employee satisfaction and patient care.
June 13, 2025
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The dental technology PE investors want to see
By Beth Gaddis
Private equity investment in dentistry has changed, with rapid M&A expansions being replaced with investors seeking same-store growth, operational efficiency, and staff retention amid rising interest rates and inflation, writes Beth Gaddis.
June 12, 2025
Dental Tech Modern Office
More than 1/3 of athletes may grind their teeth
By Ava Barros
More than 30% of athletes may be affected by teeth grinding, which appears to be significantly higher than the global rate, according to research published on June 2 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
June 12, 2025
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Podcast: The past, present, and future of dental billing
By Kevin Henry
This episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast explores past billing challenges, the current state of dental billing, and future possibilities with technology and outsourcing.
June 12, 2025
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