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Periodontics
How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.
April 18, 2024
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Public Health
Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.
April 17, 2024
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Dental Education
New program can save dental students a year of studies, tuition
Pittsburg State University and Kansas City University have introduced a new accelerated program to save medical and dental students both time and money, allowing them to enter the healthcare field faster.
April 16, 2024
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Obesity
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 16, 2024
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Oral-Systemic Link
Maybe it's time to advance dentists as primary care providers?
With a better understanding of the oral-systemic link, reorienting dental education to better integrate dentistry into primary healthcare could lead to better health outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 13, 2024
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Oral-Systemic Link
Oral germ linked to worsening of colorectal cancer
A specific type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth can migrate to the gut and grow within human colorectal cancer tumors, potentially exacerbating cancer progression, according to a study recently published in Nature.
April 13, 2024
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Insurance
12M lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 emergency expired
In 2023, approximately 12 million adults and children lost dental coverage under Medicaid due to reevaluations following the end of the public health emergency declared during COVID-19, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
April 11, 2024
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Public Health
Handling dental emergencies at the touch of an app
A free app has been developed to offer guidance for dental professionals in handling unexpected situations in the dental office, including a hyperventilating patient, anxiety, and cardiac emergencies, according to news from Tufts University.
April 10, 2024
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Sugar
Soda tax may only benefit oral health in some areas
Monthly rates of restorations fell after a sugar tax was imposed in Colorado, but the oral health benefits varied in other places that taxed sweet drinks. The research was presented at the IADR meeting.
April 8, 2024
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CBCT
Dental CBCT may lead to better osteoporosis screenings
Using dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to measure bone density may serve as an effective method for screening osteoporosis in women, according to research presented at the IADR.
April 5, 2024
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Class-action lawsuit filed against DSO Heartland Dental
A patient has filed a class-action lawsuit against dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental.
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Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
March 14, 2025
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Should asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.
By Ava Barros
Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
March 14, 2025
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Advice for enduring the current retirement plan roller coaster ride
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
What can dentists do to build up the asset value of their retirement plan when the stock market hits some slumps? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, shares his advice.
March 14, 2025
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ERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closures
By Ava Barros
Dental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 14, 2025
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Dentist's license revoked for using pliers on patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient has had his dental license revoked.
March 13, 2025
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An unusual treatment may reduce chronic TMD pain
By Melissa Busch
A medication commonly prescribed to treat depression may help reduce spontaneous pain in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a new study.
March 13, 2025
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What you need to know about the ADA's updated information on salivary testing
By Estela Vargas
Understanding the distinction between diagnostic tests and wellness-focused saliva tests is important for proper coding, and Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help you understand the latest changes that impact dental insurance reimbursement.
March 13, 2025
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Fake dentist arrested for leaving a patient without many teeth
By Melissa Busch
A man who was allegedly practicing without a dental license botched procedures for three women, including leaving one woman with a third of her teeth.
March 12, 2025
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Report puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trend
By Ava Barros
Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.
March 12, 2025
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Clinical tip: Alignment of teeth and attachment loss
By Kevin Henry
This week's dental clinical tip from CDOCS comes from Dr. Shalin Shah and focuses on the periodontal portion of dentistry.
March 12, 2025
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'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride alone
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.
March 12, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again
By Melissa Busch
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.
March 11, 2025
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