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Dental assistant brings solar-powered dental chairs to needy
A backpacking trip to Cambodia exposed the dire health conditions people there faced, inspiring a dental assistant to create a charity that provides solar-powered dental chairs to those in need, according to a story published in Docklands News.
January 10, 2024
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Dental Specialties
Teeth uncovered the lineage of those who migrated to the Americas
The ancestry of ancient individuals from Asia and the Americas were predicted by analyzing tooth variations, shedding light on their migration 16,000 years ago. The study was published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology.
January 9, 2024
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Oral Bacteria
This oral care habit may brush off hospital-acquired pneumonia
Daily toothbrushing may be an inexpensive, effective way to decrease the rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia among patients, according to a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
January 8, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
The shocking modern way Vikings took care of their teeth
Excavations at a cemetery in Sweden revealed that more than half of the Viking population had tooth decay, and these seafaring warriors attempted to treat their dental problems. This study recently was published in PLOS One.
January 4, 2024
Examination of Viking jaw and teeth. Image courtesy of Carolina Bertilsson, CC-BY 4.0.
Practice Trends
Top 5 practice trend articles of 2023
Changing economic conditions, dealing with burnout, and the choices of the next generations of dentists were some of DrBicuspid’s most popular practice management stories of 2023, based on reader views.
December 27, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Top 5 dental hygiene articles of 2023
The importance of the oral-systemic link, knowing which patients should use mouthwash, and a life-threatening toothbrush accident were some of DrBicuspid's most read dental hygiene articles of 2023, as measured by reader views.
December 27, 2023
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Scope of Practice
1 in 3 dental professionals talk preventive care with patients
Consistent proactive dental care advice helps patients prioritize oral health and serves as a preventive approach to protect overall health, yet only 1 in 3 oral health professionals in the U.K. offer this advice, according to a survey.
December 20, 2023
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Cardiovascular
BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life
A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the British Dental Journal.
December 19, 2023
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Endodontics
Goodbye root canals, hello tissue regeneration
Dental pulp regeneration may be a more effective and less risky endodontic treatment compared to vital pulp therapy and root canal therapy, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Research.
December 18, 2023
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Dental Education
Temple professor to study imparities among dental school deans
A professor at Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $15,000 fellowship award from the American Dental Education Association to study why there are so few female deans at U.S. dental schools.
December 14, 2023
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2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced
A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.
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Team Management
When silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut down
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What your teeth say about sleep quality
By Ava Barros
There may be a link between dentofacial traits and sleep quality, with protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites emerging as potential predictors of sleep disorders in young adults, a study published in BMC Oral Health reports.
February 25, 2025
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3 tips on how to handle denied claims and underpayments in your dental practice
By Beth Wallewein
Why aren’t you getting paid? The answer to that question may be complex, but Beth Wallewein gives you some ideas to level up your insurance game.
February 25, 2025
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Man sentenced for giving mislabeled drugs to dental patients
By Melissa Busch
A man accused of regularly traveling from Ecuador to the U.S. to perform dentistry and dispense misbranded prescription drugs to patients was sentenced.
February 24, 2025
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Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention
By Ava Barros
Oral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.
February 24, 2025
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Expanding your dental footprint: Is it better to be in a dense area or spread out?
By Kim McCleskey
Whether you're thinking urban or rural, deciding which dental practice to purchase is rarely a straightforward choice between one type or another. Kim McCleskey provides insight into the important question of location.
February 24, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for implementing technology
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Purchasing technology is a sizable investment that requires careful planning and action, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these tips if you're considering investing in new dental tech.
February 24, 2025
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Alleviating dental practice management woes: A benchmark study
By Sandy Baird
Sandy Baird recently polled clinicians about burnout and their most pressing practice concerns. Here are the findings she is sharing with DrBicuspid readers.
February 21, 2025
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What's new at the CDS 2025 Midwinter meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Check out what's new at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2025 Midwinter Meeting, which is being held through February 22.
February 20, 2025
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How obesity can negatively affect orthodontics
By Ava Barros
A higher body mass index may affect orthodontic treatment by altering craniofacial development and periodontal response, according to a review published in Seminars in Orthodontics.
February 21, 2025
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The importance of employee appreciation: Nurturing your dental team
By McKenzie Webb
Work-life balance isn't a luxury, it's an essential component of employee appreciation, writes McKenzie Webb. Here are some ways you can show your gratitude to your dental team.
February 21, 2025
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These procedures stress out clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Certain procedures may make clinicians extra anxious, according to a study.
February 20, 2025
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Podcast: The evolution of decision-making in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this episode, sponsored by Microcopy, Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein discusses the evolution of decision-making in dentistry, the importance of organized dentistry, and the challenges of managing change within dental teams.
February 20, 2025
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