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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
These specialists pull 3rd molars but for different reasons
Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
September 24, 2024
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Implants
Chronic gum disease linked to higher implant failure, fractures
In patients with chronic periodontitis, implant design, implant length, and inflammation may be key risk factors for bone loss and implant fractures and failure, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
September 23, 2024
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Vulnerable Populations
Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care
The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.
September 19, 2024
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Implants
What cancer patients need to know about dental implants
For patients with head and neck cancer, implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw, suggest findings from research published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.
September 18, 2024
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Sleep Apnea
Dentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?
Dentists may broaden their roles in patient care by helping to identify sleep disorders, according to a press release from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.
September 18, 2024
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Periodontics
Distinct biomarkers found in gum disease patients
Patients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, suggests a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.
September 17, 2024
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Intraoral Scanners
New study shades intraoral scanners
The trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
September 16, 2024
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Immune System
This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis
A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
September 13, 2024
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Public Health
Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2024
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Periodontics
Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse
Little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
September 10, 2024
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Legal Issues
Imposter dentist case ends in mistrial
A woman accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry will face a trial restart following charges of juror misconduct.
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Insurance
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
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Prosthodontics
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Legal Issues
Dentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedure
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Periodontics
Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
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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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Dental board concludes investigation into toddler’s death
By Melissa Busch
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners concluded its investigation into the death of a 2-year-old patient.
October 2, 2025
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More than half of hygienists say they are pushed around at work
By Melissa Busch
More than half of dental hygienists report experiencing workplace bullying, including persistent criticism, humiliation, and more.
October 2, 2025
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Podcast: Navigating the complex world of tariffs and their impact on the dental industry
By Kevin Henry
In this podcast, Kevin Henry and Rick Van Arnam unpack tariffs and trade policy and how they are affecting the dental industry.
October 2, 2025
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Bridging the gap: How simulation-based training is reshaping dental training
By Dr. Lincoln Harris
Simulation-based dental education improves technical proficiency and patient communication for new dentists, writes Dr. Lincoln Harris.
October 2, 2025
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Judge shuts down practice of beleaguered dentist
By Melissa Busch
A judge ordered the closure of a practice owned by a dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case and another in which he’s accused of participating in a drug deal near his office.
October 1, 2025
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Podcast: Why National Dental Hygiene Month matters
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Join Kevin Henry and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, as they discuss the significance of National Dental Hygiene Month and how practice owners can celebrate their dental hygienists.
October 1, 2025
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