Ava Barros[email protected]ClinicalTop 5 clinical stories of 2024In 2024, dentistry made strides in clinical advancements, innovative tools, and unexpected discoveries. Stories about using x-rays to detect osteoporosis and alternative sleep apnea solutions were DrBicuspid's top stories.December 27, 2024Dental PracticeTop 5 dental practice stories of 2024The dental field made headlines in 2024 for a series of incidents from patient deaths and legal battles to criminal cases. These stories highlight the challenges of operating a dental practice and its broader impact on health and safety.December 27, 2024Dental SpecialtiesTop 5 dental specialties stories of 2024In 2024, dentistry advanced with breakthroughs in stem cell and antibiotic therapies, highlighted risks like dental injuries and anaphylaxis, and saw an orthodontist's viral satire spotlight its influence on health and culture.December 26, 2024FluorideADHA takes stand on fluoridationThe American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a statement supporting community water fluoridation.December 26, 2024Product UpdatesRectangle, Loyallt partner on custom dental plansRectangle Health has partnered with Loyallt to offer dental practices using its Practice Management Bridge platform customizable in-house membership plans.December 23, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAM3D-printed dental splints may benefit kidsA removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.December 18, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAMFacebow records may be better with a smartphone scannerVirtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.December 18, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAMA better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.December 18, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryLight therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse eventsInfrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.December 17, 2024Sleep ApneaMouth taping helps apnea, snoring. Maybe?The popular social media trend of mouth taping during sleep may improve obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and bilevel ventilation, but more research is needed, reports a review study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.December 16, 2024Previous PagePage 18 of 42Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegationsA 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.PediatricsDental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patternsDental HygieneSetting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating carePatient CommunicationIncreasing case acceptance by 20%Sponsor ContentJoin Us
