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Tramadol-dexketoprofen combo effective for 3rd-molar extraction
A combination of the opioid class drug tramadol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) dexketoprofen proved more effective than ibuprofen alone for managing pain after third-molar extraction, according to a report published in the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice.
March 28, 2022
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Dental Hygiene
Sugar substitutes don't look so sweet in new study
Artificial sweeteners aren't looking so sweet based on the findings of a study published on March 24 in PLOS Medicine. Research from France linked some types of sugar substitutes with an increased risk of cancer, including breast and obesity-related cancers.
March 24, 2022
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Dental Hygiene
Pandemic has long-lasting effects on hygiene workforce
Dental hygienists have low COVID-19 infection rates and high vaccination acceptance rates, according to a report in the February issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene. The research also found that less than half of hygienists who left their place of employment early in the pandemic have returned.
March 9, 2022
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Oral Bacteria
Evidence suggests vaping contributes to gum disease
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) alter oral health and may contribute to gum disease, according to a study published in mBio on February 22. People who vaped e-cigarettes in the study had a less healthy oral microbiome than nonsmokers did -- but could still be healthier than cigarette smokers.
February 21, 2022
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Dental Practice
Desirable lifestyle increasingly out of reach for dental grads
It is increasingly difficult for young dentists to achieve desirable career, lifestyle, and financial outcomes, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The reason? High student debt.
February 16, 2022
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Oral Bacteria
Oral bacteria may influence diabetes kidney complications
In a recent study of patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria significantly differed in patients who also had diabetic nephropathy, a common diabetes-related kidney complication. One oral bacteria species in particular may be able to signal patients with renal involvement.
February 14, 2022
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Hygiene Tools
Novel toothbrush outperforms sonic brush for whitening
A novel radiofrequency toothbrush left teeth whiter and worked better against tooth stains than a sonic vibrating toothbrush, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 3, 2022
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Antibiotics
Do patients with prosthetics need antibiotic prophylaxis?
Dental professionals may want to reconsider the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. The findings of a new study in JAMA Network Open refute the recommendation for patients with prosthetic joints undergoing invasive dental procedures.
January 30, 2022
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Restorations
Access to fluoridated water falls short at Calif. university
Employees with access to water containing fluoride can have related oral health benefits, but at least one California university is falling short of providing clean and readily available fluoridated water, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 20, 2022
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Dental Hygiene
Large study links blood glucose levels to missing teeth
Adults older than 30 had fewer teeth if they had markers of poor glycemic control in blood lab results in a study published in Diabetology International. The research included insurance claims data from hundreds of thousands of people.
December 6, 2021
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Dentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedure
An Iowa dentist who mistakenly extracted a patient's tooth without painkillers has surrendured his license.
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A tooth's remarkable self-healing mechanism defied dental expectations after trauma.
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This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease
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A new study connects this vascular disease to accelerated periodontitis.
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Hygiene wages aren't the problem: Your business model is
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Learn how outdated systems and poor design -- not compensation -- are killing practice profitability and what to fix.
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements
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Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to insulate your balance sheet from shrinking insurance reimbursements.
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This may indicate the severity of dental infections
By Melissa Busch
This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.
February 27, 2026
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Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI
By Kristine Grey
Kristine Grey of Great Dental Websites provides simple AI strategies to help your dental practice rank higher in search results and attract more patients.
February 27, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi pays homage to an often-overlooked piece of equipment in every dental practice: the saliva ejector.
February 27, 2026
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Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges
By Melissa Busch
New charges were filed against a dentist accused of supplying a high schooler with drugs and alcohol and assaulting her multiple times.
February 26, 2026
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Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists
By Ava Barros
A JADA study reports a woeful shortage of orofacial pain specialists in the U.S. -- approximately 531 providers for 333 million people.
February 26, 2026
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Why your RCM strategy is your biggest financial liability
By Stephen Fong
Is your practice leaving millions uncollected? Learn how AI-powered revenue cycle management (RCM) can boost profits, streamline operational efficiency, and reduce burnout.
February 26, 2026
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