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Immune System
Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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Gut
Gut bacteria trigger loss of tooth-supporting bone in mice
A recent study challenges the notion that oral microbes solely regulate bone loss in the mouth. The findings show gut bacteria appear to maintain alveolar bone, opening the possibility that interventions aimed at the gut may also support oral health.
April 19, 2022
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Federally Qualified Health Center
NIDCR: Study shows Medicaid may help equalize dental care
A study in Health Affairs found that expanding public coverage of dental care was linked to narrowed racial and ethnic disparities in the use of dental services. A write-up from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) summarized the findings.
April 11, 2022
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Law change sought following dental patient death
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
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Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.
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Law change sought following dental patient death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.
June 20, 2025
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Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term
By Ava Barros
When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.
June 20, 2025
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'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon
By Ava Barros
West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.
June 20, 2025
WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.
AI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experience
By Lyall Vanatta
By embracing artificial intelligence, dental providers can ensure they meet and exceed patient expectations, writes Lyall Vanatta.
June 20, 2025
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Talking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this installment of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses bone grafting, extractions, and what comes next.
June 20, 2025
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Dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.
June 19, 2025
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Soon dental floss may measure stress
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.
June 19, 2025
This dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess your stress level. Image courtesy of Atul Sharma and Nafize Ishtiaque Hossain.
Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
June 19, 2025
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Podcast: Navigating dental hiring challenges in the second half of 2025
By Kevin Henry
Ready to dive into the latest on the dental hiring market? Want to understand how to keep your team together? Robyn Reis of All-Star Dental Academy is here to help.
June 19, 2025
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Dentist must pay terminated colleague $1.85M
By Melissa Busch
A Virginia appeals court upheld a verdict ordering a dentist to pay $1.85 million to another dentist, according to court documents.
June 18, 2025
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Dental HR case study: The role of documentation in employee termination
By Kevin Henry
Proper documentation is critical in dental practices, especially when confronting performance issues or terminating an employee. Learn what you should be doing now to safeguard your practice and reduce legal risks.
June 18, 2025
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Clinical tip: What you should know about full-arch dental implant planning
By Kevin Henry
In this clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, the late Dr. Ross Enfinger focuses on dental implants, software, and more.
June 18, 2025
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