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Periodontics
SSRIs may affect gum regeneration
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may slow gum regeneration, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.
September 26, 2025
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Endodontics
How apical periodontitis varies by gender
A recent study highlights major differences in how apical periodontitis affects men and women.
September 25, 2025
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Periodontics
Mediterranean diet may curb gum disease
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may lead to better gum health, and patients who consistently follow the diet have lower levels of certain inflammatory markers.
September 24, 2025
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Regulatory Updates
FDA OKs Airway Management's OSA device
Airway Management’s obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appliance Nylon flexTap received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance.
September 23, 2025
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Anesthesia
What you need to know about buccal infiltration with articaine
Articaine via buccal infiltration alone may be less effective and more painful than lidocaine with standard infiltration for molar extractions, per a JADA study.
September 23, 2025
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Dentures
How well do partial fixed dentures survive?
Fixed partial dentures may provide an affordable, minimally invasive treatment that delivers long-lasting results, with some caveats.
September 19, 2025
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Infection Control
How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
September 18, 2025
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Infection Control
Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs
A new Journal of Arthroplasty study finds that preventive antibiotics before dental work may not reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in joint replacement patients.
September 18, 2025
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Infection Control
This treatment effectively cleans waterlines
Treating dental unit waterlines with neutralized electrochemically activated solutions may improve the water quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 18, 2025
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Infection Control
Infection control matters to dental patients
Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to a Dental Assisting National Board survey.
September 17, 2025
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Dental Practice
The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
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Hygiene Tools
This toothbrush may clean teeth better
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Podcasts
Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
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Office Management
How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
More in Home
Imposter dentists accused of disfiguring woman
By Melissa Busch
A brother and sister are accused of operating a fake dental practice for years, charging thousands of dollars for procedures and leaving at least one woman disfigured.
October 7, 2025
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Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents
By Ava Barros
Though dentists value substance use screening, only a third do it, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
October 7, 2025
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Tips on how to manage high-caries-risk patients
By Dr. Alexis Lee
High-caries-risk dental patients benefit from certain prevention strategies and specific restorative materials, writes Dr. Alexis Lee.
October 7, 2025
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Look at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentist
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Generations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.
October 7, 2025
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Oral surgeon faces suit, discipline over patient death
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon faces a wrongful death lawsuit and possible disciplinary action for the 2023 death of a 48-year-old patient.
October 6, 2025
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These iron supplements may discolor teeth the least
By Ava Barros
Iron supplements may lead to tooth discoloration, and some may be worse than others, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
October 6, 2025
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Why one DSO incorporated virtual-first emergency dental care
By Eden Ivie
Virtual-first dental care platforms may be the solution your practice needs to eliminate burnout and improve staff retention rates, writes Eden Ivie, RDH.
October 6, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for connecting with patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful dental practices not only treat patients, they engage with them. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines a communications plan to drive growth.
October 6, 2025
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Troubled dentist enters plea in fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who is also accused of participating in a drug deal near his dental office, entered a plea in relation to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case.
October 3, 2025
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Osteoporosis drug may help treat gum dehiscence
By Ava Barros
A drug used to treat osteoporosis may be an effective treatment to prevent gum dehiscence, which is when the bone of a tooth erodes below the gumline, according to research recently published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
October 3, 2025
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Is your digital presence making or breaking you with TMD patients?
By Ava Barros
Oral surgeons active on social media can educate patients, especially those needing temporomandibular joint replacement, reports research in the British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
October 3, 2025
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Retirement plan discrimination tests and postponing dental retirement
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice owners can use retirement plans with legal job classification exclusions to cut employee costs and boost tax savings, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 3, 2025
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