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Brain
Are oral health and brain health connected?
Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.
February 1, 2023
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Immune System
PET shows unique lung inflammation due to e-cigarettes
Researchers have performed the first positron emission tomography (PET) imaging study in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users, and the findings point to a unique inflammatory response due to vaping, they suggest.
January 25, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
UT Health awarded $9.8M to study jaw pain
The University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has received a $9.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how sensory neurons in the jaw influence pain.
January 25, 2023
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Dentures
Gene variant tied to cancers in patients with tooth loss
The same genes that affect diseases in patients' mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer, according to research published last September in Scientific Reports.
January 22, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
Study: NSAIDs beat opioids for pain management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) resulted in better pain-related outcomes than opioids for acute pain management after tooth extractions, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Dental Research.
January 18, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Can money loss encourage smokers to quit?
The true per-person cost of smoking in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia may encourage tobacco users in the U.S. to kick the habit, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub.
January 11, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Can probiotics help treat bad breath?
Probiotics in fermented foods such as yogurt may provide short-term relief for halitosis, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open.
January 4, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
Combo of anesthesia and technique key to numbing patients
While a robust armamentarium is available for dentists to effectively administer anesthesia, the key to success is finding the right balance in the use of its tools and techniques, according to a recent DrBicuspid.com webinar.
December 15, 2022
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Cosmetic
Yellow teeth deemed unattractive, unhealthy in new survey
A majority of people said yellow teeth are unattractive in a recent survey conducted by market research platform DentaVox. The results belie a prejudice that people with yellow teeth are unhealthy.
February 10, 2022
2020 08 26 17 20 2673 Smile3 400
Periodontics
Can xylitol gum reduce preterm birth?
Chewing gum with xylitol is known to prevent tooth decay, but it could also reduce preterm births and improve birth weight, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
February 3, 2022
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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses
A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.
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Immune System
Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?
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Dental practices face declining insurance reimbursements and mounting administrative burdens, squeezing profit margins with few easy solutions available, writes Teresa Duncan.
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Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse
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Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer
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Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.
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Leveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
LinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another video, this time ranking popular dental treatments from oil pulling to no-prep veneers. What do you think of his rankings?
August 29, 2025
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Want to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practice
By Mat Buttrey
Centralized print management systems help dental practices streamline workflows, ensure HIPAA compliance, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency, writes Mat Buttrey.
August 29, 2025
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Dentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.
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Dental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patterns
By Ava Barros
Dental problems like cavities and gum disease may disrupt children's sleep and how long they rest, according to a study recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
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Setting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating care
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Excellence in your operatory is not about perfection. It’s about delivering consistent care your patients can count on, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 28, 2025
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Increasing case acceptance by 20%
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Case presentation is an art and a science. Dr. Roger P. Levin teaches you how to compellingly present treatment to patients, which will have an immediate effect on your production and profitability.
August 28, 2025
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Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.
August 27, 2025
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