Kim McGuire

Dental Practice
Tips to help your practice start the 2nd half of the year strong
With the second half of the calendar year starting on July 1, Kim McGuire offers some ideas to boost your practice's profitability going forward, touching on everything from homing in on the focus of your business to telephone skills to implement in the wake of COVID-19.
June 10, 2020
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Dentist accused of using pliers on patient still can't practice
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who had his license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient cannot return to practice, at least for now.
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Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes
By Ava Barros
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.
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Clinical tip: Making working models directly from CEREC with Primeprint
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip that can help your dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.
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Online videos about bruxism treatment may be lacking
By Ava Barros
Videos uploaded by dental professionals on occlusal device therapy for sleep bruxism may lack informative value, reliability, and clarity, says a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
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This may trump floss for reducing gum inflammation
By Ava Barros
An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
December 10, 2024
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How you can reassess dental practice communication policies for 2025
By Estela Vargas
We now have less physical contact and communication with patients before they are seated in the chair. We must close that gap by building an instant rapport with patients, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
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Orthodontist accused of inappropriate contact with 4-year-old
By Melissa Busch
A dentist known for working on pediatric patients who compete in extreme professional sports has been accused of molesting a boy since he was 4.
December 9, 2024
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1-on-1: ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler on the future of dentistry, dental trends he is watching
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with the president of the ADA to discuss a variety of topics, including dentist wellness, staffing shortages, and the future of dentistry.
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Oral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptoms
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Certain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.
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Do's and don'ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Increased production is the intersecting result of multiple factors. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to strategically and easily increase your practice's numbers and profitability.
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Ex-dental employee faces more than 35 felonies
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee faces more than 35 felony charges for allegedly breaking into the dental practice where she worked.
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