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Dentists comment on palliative oral healthcare
A 2022 landmark report on end-of-life issues is drawing criticism for not including oral healthcare. Dental professionals published their thoughts on the contribution of palliative oral healthcare in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 15, 2022
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ADA asks Congress to upgrade rank of military chief dental officers
The ADA is asking lawmakers to upgrade the rank of military chief dental officers and to make the U.S. Veterans Affairs Dentistry head report directly to the undersecretary for health.
November 13, 2022
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How do dental societies attract new dentists?
The ADA highlighted the struggle of dental societies in attracting new dentists, hosting events, and launching successful projects in an ADA News article published on November 4.
November 13, 2022
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Dental experts share the top 10 most attractive celebrity smiles
Which celebrities have the most attractive smiles? An aesthetic dental clinic in Europe identified 10 celebrities with the most attractive smiles. To come up with the list, the clinic based its ranking on the most searched smiles on Google.
November 9, 2022
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Dentists can help female victims of violence
Researchers analyzed the characteristics and prevalence of oral-maxillofacial trauma in female victims of physical violence caused by men in a review published on November 5 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 9, 2022
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5 factors that impact peri-implantitis
Researchers analyzed the current literature concerning antimicrobial surfaces used on dental implant materials, focusing on microbial population and functional responses, and found five factors that affect peri-implantitis risk. They published their results earlier this month in Dentistry Review.
November 7, 2022
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Mitigating anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery
Telling patients what they can expect before a third-molar extraction procedure may help reduce their dental anxiety and postoperative pain, according to a study published on November 1 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 6, 2022
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Dental Practice
Dental insurance trends in the 5 most populated U.S. states
DentalInsurance.com released an analysis of dental insurance trends in the top five most populated states. Of those included in the analysis, the plans in Pennsylvania had the lowest average premium at $37.17 for single coverage.
November 3, 2022
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HPI: Staffing shortages, patient demand are decreasing
Dental practices are contending with less busy schedules and lower patient demand, according to key findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll.
November 2, 2022
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Ill. dentist sentenced to federal prison for fraud
A Chicago dentist faces 2.5 years in federal prison after allegedly collecting $1.2 million in medical care loans for dental work he never performed.
November 2, 2022
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Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death
Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.
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Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.
August 26, 2025
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Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH and Chrissy Harlow, RDH, discuss Turbo-CR, a calculus removal agent designed to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients.
August 26, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
August 26, 2025
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
August 25, 2025
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
By Ava Barros
Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 25, 2025
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Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists.
August 25, 2025
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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
August 25, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
August 25, 2025
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Dentist accused of recording employees in bathroom
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
August 22, 2025
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 22, 2025
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
August 21, 2025
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