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Oral Cancer
Study connects oral microbiome changes to mouth cancer
Oral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to the American Society for Microbiology.
February 10, 2025
Oral Bacteria
Alternative Pain Therapies
Magnesium may take the ouch out of 3rd-molar surgery
Combining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Pain Research and Management.
February 7, 2025
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Orofacial Pain
Study to explore how violence affects dental care use
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry will study how exposure to violence affects dental care use from adolescence to adulthood.
February 6, 2025
Domestic Violence Abuse
Cardiovascular
Flossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeats
Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
February 5, 2025
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Pediatrics
Surprising factors that may cause more caries in kids
Factors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.
February 4, 2025
Girl Mouth Mirror
Periodontics
The role of fatty acids in periodontitis progression
Consuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 3, 2025
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Insurance
What patients want most out of dental insurance
These two details are essential for building dental patient satisfaction, according to a recent report from Vyne Dental.
January 31, 2025
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Smile Design
An easy way to extend teeth whitening
Over-the-counter whitening strips may enhance and prolong the whitening results of in-office treatments, according to research published on January 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 30, 2025
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Smile Design
Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?
There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.
January 30, 2025
Smile Design Lime Sky
Hygiene Tools
How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care
Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.
January 29, 2025
Oral Care Products
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Legal Issues
Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
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.
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Podcasts
Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout
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Smile Design
Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
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Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?
By Melissa Busch
Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.
June 30, 2025
Worried Woman Smartphone Iona
What it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental profession
By Monica Satake
Learn what it takes to be an outstanding dental team member. Monica Satake, MHE, offers tips on how to get there in your practice.
June 30, 2025
Satake Monica 400
Do’s and don’ts for keeping your patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices can’t afford to lose patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines effective tips to shore up your practice base and ensure steady growth.
June 30, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements
By Melissa Busch
Here’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.
June 27, 2025
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This may offer a less invasive way to screen for gum disease
By Ava Barros
A noninvasive ultrasound technique promises a more reliable and comfortable way to screen for gum disease -- no manual probing required -- according to an American Chemical Society press release.
June 27, 2025
Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio
What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia
By Melissa K. Turner
Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.
June 27, 2025
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Divorce and the dentist: Postponing the inevitable court date
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Delays in divorce proceedings are all too common. With that in mind, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, has some advice to overcome such challenges and keep the process moving forward.
June 27, 2025
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Dentist gives up license following misconduct claims
By Melissa Busch
A dentist agreed to surrender his license for at least seven years to resolve misconduct claims made by two employees.
June 26, 2025
Discipline Employee
How common are peri-implant diseases?
By Ava Barros
Over half of dental implant patients may develop peri-implant diseases within a decade, according to a recent Journal of Periodontology study.
June 26, 2025
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A new online tool may be key to managing dental anxiety
By Ava Barros
A recent study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology highlights an online cognitive behavioral therapy tool that may significantly reduce dental anxiety and enhance oral health in anxious adults.
June 26, 2025
Dentist Drill Patient Dentophobia
From front desk to leadership: Advancing career development in dental office administration
By Rossemary Perez
When a dental practice commits to developing its administrative team, the results are tangible, writes Rossemary Perez.
June 26, 2025
Woman Computer Office Mangostar
Dentist arrested in predator sting
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and 17 others were arrested in a sting to catch online predators.
June 25, 2025
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