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Dental Hygiene
Why oral health should be integrated into pre-, postnatal care
Pregnant individuals may face higher risks of dental issues, linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as mental health conditions that can worsen oral health, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
December 13, 2024
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Periodontics
Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.
December 11, 2024
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Sleep Dentistry
Online videos about bruxism treatment may be lacking
Videos uploaded by dental professionals on occlusal device therapy for sleep bruxism may lack informative value, reliability, and clarity, says a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 10, 2024
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Hygiene Tools
This may trump floss for reducing gum inflammation
An ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
December 10, 2024
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Obesity
Obesity may be linked to gingival bleeding
Obesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.
December 6, 2024
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Oral-Systemic Link
Bone density may be linked to caries
Monitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.
December 5, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
Frequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth loss
Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Social media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery
Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 3, 2024
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Oral Cancer
Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival
Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2024
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Nutrition
Let them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.
Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
December 2, 2024
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Dentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegations
A 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.
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Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb practice
By Melissa Busch
A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice.
June 16, 2025
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Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
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Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia
By Ava Barros
Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.
June 16, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for analyzing dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Thinking of dropping an insurance plan? Dr. Roger P. Levin offers expert tips so you make a sound decision that safeguards your financial stability and future growth.
June 16, 2025
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Infection control and the missing dental team member
By Kevin Henry
If you worry whether important tasks will continue if key dental team members change, this video has some important insights.
June 16, 2025
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Dentist retires following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is retiring after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later.
June 13, 2025
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Here’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fear
By Ava Barros
Certain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.
June 13, 2025
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Why are your upper traps always tight? Here’s what dental pros need to know.
By Stephanie Botts, RDH
Stephanie Botts, RDH, breaks down the three most common culprits behind concrete traps and how to finally get some relief.
June 13, 2025
Tray setup and positioning can be key to reducing chronic muscle strain in dental professionals.
The art of customer service in dentistry with Dr. Roger Levin, Part 2
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, the second of an eight-part series on creating five-star customer service in your dental practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to foster a positive atmosphere that enhances both employee satisfaction and patient care.
June 13, 2025
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The dental technology PE investors want to see
By Beth Gaddis
Private equity investment in dentistry has changed, with rapid M&A expansions being replaced with investors seeking same-store growth, operational efficiency, and staff retention amid rising interest rates and inflation, writes Beth Gaddis.
June 12, 2025
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More than 1/3 of athletes may grind their teeth
By Ava Barros
More than 30% of athletes may be affected by teeth grinding, which appears to be significantly higher than the global rate, according to research published on June 2 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
June 12, 2025
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Podcast: The past, present, and future of dental billing
By Kevin Henry
This episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast explores past billing challenges, the current state of dental billing, and future possibilities with technology and outsourcing.
June 12, 2025
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