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Infection Control
Let's talk about Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted is the importance of infection control and prevention. What better time to talk about the topic than Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, which takes place in September.
September 16, 2021
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Restorations
Restoratives & Cosmetics Insider: Want to appear more popular? Whiten your teeth
September 15, 2021
Dental Practice
Dental Practice Made Simple: Where to schedule big cases
Where should you schedule big cases? Have you considered your day off? In the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares why he gives this sometimes controversial recommendation.
September 14, 2021
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Periodontics
Lasers reduce pain after extraction, implant surgeries
Low-level lasers reduced pain following extraction and implant surgeries in a pair of blinded randomized controlled trials published recently in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology.
September 13, 2021
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Week in Review: Pay gap at public clinics | The best local anesthetic | No to dental Medicare?
September 10, 2021
Restorations
Dental Dose: Why prilocaine is arguably the best anesthetic
So far on Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, has covered the advantages of articaine, lidocaine, Carbocaine, and bupivacaine. But he's saved arguably the best local anesthetic for last: prilocaine.
September 9, 2021
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Lasers reduce pain after extraction, implant surgeries
September 8, 2021
Dental Practice
Dental Practice Made Simple: Do you need to hire an associate?
Do you need to bring in an associate? For many dentists, the answer is no, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. Instead of bringing on labor, practices can boost production with better systems.
September 7, 2021
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Dental Practice
Week in Review: Changes for dental assistants | Income plummets for female dentists | Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines
September 3, 2021
Dental Practice
What's on my chair for cracked teeth during the pandemic
In June 2020, Dr. Stephen Abrams got a call from a patient saying that she cracked a tooth. But when he started asking questions, Abrams realized something more was going on. Learn how he helped in this episode of What's on My Chair.
September 2, 2021
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DSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations
A health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.
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Periodontics
1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth
The research team, led by Professor Shi Huang (left). The AI system achieved a 93% accuracy rate in predicting caries that would develop two months later.
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AI may detect early childhood caries in individual teeth
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What lies ahead for DSOs in the 2nd half of 2025?
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Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for controlling practice overhead
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Negotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth
By Dr. Kartik Antani
In dentistry, where margins are tight and demands are high, smart fee negotiation is the difference between working harder and working smarter, writes Dr. Kartik Antani.
April 24, 2025
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What mouth rinses may do to some restorations
By Ava Barros
The extended use of certain mouth rinses may have a significant, adverse aesthetic effect on CAD-CAM resin-based restorations. The study was published recently in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
April 24, 2025
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How a cosmetic dentist balances patient wants vs. needs
By Kevin Henry
In this video interview, Dr. Anjali Rajpal emphasizes the importance of preserving natural tooth structure and enhancing patients' natural beauty while navigating the pressures of social media and cosmetic trends.
April 24, 2025
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Conservative management of class V lesions: A case study using advanced adhesive and flowable composite
By Dr. Troy Schmedding
In restorative dentistry, preserving tooth structure and ensuring long-term function are central to ensuring a successful outcome. In this case study, Dr. Troy Schmedding explains step-by-step how he restored a class V lesion.
April 24, 2025
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New details emerge in death of dental director
By Melissa Busch
What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.
April 23, 2025
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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
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Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.
April 23, 2025
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Clinical tip: How often should aligners be changed?
By Kevin Henry
With clear aligners becoming an important part of orthodontic treatment, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS discusses the frequency of switching aligners and why timing is critical.
April 23, 2025
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Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.
April 22, 2025
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Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.
By Melissa Busch
A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.
April 22, 2025
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Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
By Ava Barros
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 22, 2025
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4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.
April 22, 2025
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