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HPI: 8 out of 10 dentists support dental insurance reform
Dentists largely support dental insurance reform, according to findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll. More than 1,100 dentists responded to the poll, which was conducted from November 8 to November 13.
December 13, 2022
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Dental professionals can help prevent HPV cancers
Oral healthcare professionals may help prevent HPV-related cancers by increasing HPV vaccination rates for patients, according to a study published on December 8 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 12, 2022
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Milling vs. 3D printing: Which one is best for dentures?
When it comes to creating dentures, artificial teeth can be milled or 3D printed, but which method is more accurate? Both processes were deemed clinically acceptable in a head-to-head comparison that was published on December 1 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 12, 2022
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Dental Practice
Now trending: Oral piercings and gems
Dentists are warning against a popular trend among young adults: oral piercings and gems. The trend may pose serious damage to one's oral health, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 11, 2022
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CAD/CAM Insider: Milling vs 3D printing: Which one is best for dentures?
December 7, 2022
Dental Practice
Inflation tops COVID-19 for reasons to delay dental care
U.S. adults are more likely to report concerns about inflation and rising prices than concerns about COVID-19 as reasons to delay dental care, according to public opinion research released on December 7 by the Delta Dental Institute.
December 7, 2022
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CAD/CAM
Dentist helps World Cup fan bullied for his smile
A dentist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, provided a Moroccan football fan with a new smile after he was bullied about his teeth at the Qatar World Cup, according to news reports. The dentist crafted the fan a set of full dentures to fix his crooked teeth.
December 7, 2022
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Invisible Aligners
Intraoral appliances routine part of dental practice
The fabrication and use of intraoral appliances are becoming a routine part of dental practices, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers analyzed intraoral appliance application, practice workflows, and changes in practice trends.
December 1, 2022
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'Dateline' to feature dentist
Dr. Lawrence Rudolph, a dentist who once ran a respected dental chain in Pittsburgh, PA, was charged with homicide and insurance fraud in January 2022. NBC is promising new details and interviews in a December 2 episode of "Dateline" that focuses on the 2016 death of Rudolph's wife.
December 1, 2022
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Restorations
5 reasons why WHO's essential medicines improve oral health equity
Just over a year ago, dental medicines were added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of essential medicines. Now, dentists are weighing in on the possible implications for public health policy in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 30, 2022
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Dental clinic must pay $97K to settle civil rights case
A Minnesota dental clinic has reached a settlement in a civil rights case.
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Dentist to give $60K new smile to mocked OU football fan
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Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
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Dental clinic must pay $97K to settle civil rights case
A Minnesota dental clinic has reached a settlement in a civil rights case.
November 30, 2023
Legal Scales
Dentist to give $60K new smile to mocked OU football fan
An Oklahoma dentist will give a fellow University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners football fan who was mocked online for his teeth a free $60,000 new smile.
November 30, 2023
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Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays
More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health.
November 30, 2023
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U.S. lawmaker asks companies to answer for poor oral care access
A U.S. lawmaker has asked companies that administer dental benefits in Illinois about solutions for breaking down barriers to oral healthcare for Medicaid enrollees.
November 29, 2023
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Want to restore teeth? Maybe crack some eggs
A new biomaterial that contains an unusual ingredient and promotes bone growth has been developed and may be used for regenerative dentistry in the future.
November 28, 2023
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Dentist sentenced for claims of swapping scripts for cocaine
A California dentist was sentenced to one year of supervised release to resolve claims that he wrote opiate prescriptions to drug dealers in exchange for cocaine.
November 28, 2023
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ABOMS names its 2023-2024 president
The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) has named Dr. Pushkar Mehra, MS, as its president for 2023-2024.
November 27, 2023
ABOMS Immediate Past President Dr. Bernard Costello is pictured right. The new president, Dr. Pushkar Mehra, is pictured left. Image courtesy of ABOMS.
Owandy to launch AI-based scanner at 2023 GNYDM
Owandy Radiology will launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced digital intraoral scanner, the Owandy-IOS, during the 2023 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM).
November 27, 2023
The Owandy-IOS. Image courtesy of Owandy Radiology.
Busting the myth of ‘once perio, always perio'
The myth of “once perio maintenance, always perio maintenance” continues to hamper billing systems in dental practices. It's OK to alternate between prophy and perio maintenance codes, according to Estela Vargas, CRDH, and Belle DuCharme.
November 27, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for case presentation
The relationship you have with your patients influences case acceptance, and case acceptance is key to your practice’s long-term success. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to enrich your relationship-building skills.
November 27, 2023
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Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it
Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.
November 27, 2023
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Pearl’s Second Opinion added to Patterson’s Eaglesoft system
Artificial intelligence software provider Pearl will integrate its Second Opinion and Practice Intelligence software within Patterson Dental’s Eaglesoft dental practice management system.
November 22, 2023
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