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X-Ray
Week in Review: The best articles and case studies of 2020 | NFL star flossing | Patients and x-rays
January 8, 2021
Invisible Aligners
4 questions about the biggest dental industry shake-up of the new year
Plenty of shock waves went through the dental industry earlier this week when Dentsply Sirona announced it had entered the clear aligner market through the acquisition of Byte. What was behind the move and why was it the right time to do it? Don Casey, CEO of Dentsply Sirona, answered those questions and more.
January 6, 2021
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X-Ray
Imaging Insider: How to respond when a patient refuses radiographs
January 5, 2021
Orofacial Pain
Podcast: What new findings on bisphosphonates could mean for your patients
Just before the holidays, some new findings on bisphosphonates were released. In this podcast, Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on the study and what it could mean for your dental patients. He also discusses how this could be another opportunity for collaboration between medical and dental practitioners.
January 4, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
A star NFL wide receiver was flossing on the sidelines on Sunday -- and people loved it
Football fans got a lesson in the value of proper oral hygiene on Sunday when Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was captured on camera flossing on the sidelines. The moment grabbed the attention of many on social media as well as the television announcers, and Diggs shared his own thoughts on the moment after the game.
January 3, 2021
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AI
Week in Review: The best articles of 2020 | Interesting AI findings | One key team question
December 25, 2020
Orofacial Pain
Podcast: Acetaminophen, supplements, and more -- the effects on your dental patients
There is a lot to know about the everyday drugs and medications your dental patients take, including ones they may not think to tell you about, such as acetaminophen and supplements. In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on the dangers that could be lurking and what dentists and dental team members need to know.
December 22, 2020
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CAD/CAM
Week in Review: 2020's best articles in imaging, endo, CAD/CAM | Case study of unhappy patient
December 18, 2020
Dental Assistant
Podcast: A New Year's resolution for every dental assistant and dentist
What's one of the biggest issues in dental practices today, according to Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence? It's the fact that many dentists and dental assistants aren't on the same page when it comes to patient communication and what's best for patients and the business. In this short podcast, Marshall offers some opinions on what can be done to fix that disconnect heading into 2021.
December 17, 2020
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Dental Practice
5 more thought leaders share their best practice management tips to end 2020
In the second part of a continuing series to end the year, we asked five dental practice management consultants for their best pieces of advice for dentists and dental practices heading into the new year. Here is what they shared with us.
December 14, 2020
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Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
By Ava Barros
Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.
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Too much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gums
By Ava Barros
Poor sleep quality in adolescents may be linked to excessive internet use, and both may contribute to gum disease, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health.
September 9, 2025
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Shhhh! Patients can hear you
By Melissa Busch
Are you making your patients feel like eavesdroppers? Dental experts have some thoughts.
September 9, 2025
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Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy
By Melissa Busch
Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.
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Mouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very well
By Ava Barros
Polymethyl methacrylate splints may reduce tooth wear from sleep-related bruxism, but it's not a perfect fix, a study in BMC Oral Health reports.
September 8, 2025
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From chaos to clarity: 3 burnout fixes for dental office managers
By Brooke Bird
Former dental office manager Brooke Bird shares her top strategies to combat burnout.
September 8, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for learning on the job
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You learned dentistry -- not business management -- in school. Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals how to lead your practice like a CEO.
September 8, 2025
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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.
September 5, 2025
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Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?
By Melissa Busch
A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.
September 5, 2025
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Endodontics may stress out dental students
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Certain aspects of endodontistry overwhelm dental students, but new research in the International Endodontic Journal reveals key factors that ease anxiety and build confidence.
September 5, 2025
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Reimagining the digital future of dentistry
By Linda Harvey
Toothapps software aims to modernize dental practices through interoperability, compliance, and a patient-centric design for connected dentistry, and more dentists need to be aware of this solution, writes Linda Harvey, MS, RDH.
September 5, 2025
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Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death
By Melissa Busch
Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.
September 4, 2025
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