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Oral Bacteria
Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it
Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.
November 27, 2023
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Patient Communication
Does guilt convince dental patients to improve their oral health?
Dentists may want to stop trying to guilt patients into flossing and brushing more often. Using guilt to communicate health concerns likely won’t lead to behavioral changes, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology.
November 21, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
It may hurt. Pain sensitivity possibly linked to political views.
Spike Lee, PhD, of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, had just received a numbing agent, like he always does before a dental cleaning, when he wondered whether a lack of sensitivity to pain affects one's moral and political views.
November 20, 2023
Tooth Pain
Industry Updates
Smile Generation raises $650K for special needs program
Smile Generation has raised more than $650,000 to support dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services Foundation's special needs dentistry program.
November 14, 2023
Money Bag
Opioids
Highs and lows of opioid prescribing for dental patients
U.S. dentists and oral surgeons still prescribed opioids to millions of patients, according to a recently published study in PLOS One.
November 13, 2023
Opioids
Fluoride
Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care
Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.
November 9, 2023
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AI
65% of consumers open to AI's use in dental practices
A new consumer survey from Weave reported that 65% of consumers are open to providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in their practices.
November 8, 2023
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Fluoride
This killer combination takes a bite out of caries
The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2023
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Dental Business
TempStars seeks ambassadors
Dental temping and hiring service Tempstars is seeking ambassadors to serve in Chicago and Boston.
November 6, 2023
Dental Team Masks
Opioids
Dentists to get childhood trauma training to curb opioid crisis
The University of Missouri will virtually train dentists to work with patients who experienced childhood trauma in a move to address the opioid epidemic.
November 6, 2023
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Legal Issues
Ingested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuit
A patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.
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Fluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralization
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Public Health
Do’s and don’ts for doing good for your community
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Legal Issues
2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced
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What's clogging up the cash flow in your dental practice?
By Estela Vargas
With February being American Heart Month, Estela Vargas, CRDH, believes it's time to have a heart-to-heart talk about the health of your dental practice.
February 17, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for accumulating wealth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentists start working later compared to their contemporaries, but there are certain do's and don'ts clinicians should follow to build a sizable nest egg, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 17, 2025
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Invasive recording leads dentist to surrender to police
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of taking an invasive video at one of his dental practices has surrendered to police.
February 14, 2025
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4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day
By Ava Barros
This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.
February 14, 2025
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Podcast: Tackling the issues surrounding dentistry and the gag reflex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This conversation featuring Rodney Schutt highlights the need for greater awareness and solutions in the dental field regarding the gag reflex, a common issue with many dental patients in the practice and at home.
February 14, 2025
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Communication is key: Enhancing interaction in your dental practice
By Yvette S. Medellin
There are four important pieces that define communication in the dental practice, writes Yvette S. Medellin. Whether you have a team of two or 200, good communication is paramount.
February 14, 2025
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Smooching your way to better oral health
By Ava Barros
While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits.
February 14, 2025
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Dentist accused of attacking doctor with golf club cleared
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of beating a doctor with a golf club during a dispute that arose over pedestrian traffic on a golf cart pathway at a country club was found not guilty, according to a story.
February 13, 2025
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Gestational diabetes, more linked to lack of oral care
By Ava Barros
Receiving preventive dental care during pregnancy may lower the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 13, 2025
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Do patients know they have gum disease? It's complicated
By Melissa Busch
Dental patients aren't certain whether they've been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for it, according to a study.
February 13, 2025
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The critical connection between oral health and mental health
By Kevin Henry
In DrBicuspid's latest video interview, we spoke with Colgate-Palmolive's Dr. Maria Ryan to discuss the mental state of today's dental patient and what dentists and dental teams should know.
February 13, 2025
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This antibiotic may make dental implants more likely to fail
By Melissa Busch
Patients who take this antibiotic before dental implant surgery may experience a lower implant survival time, according to a study.
February 12, 2025
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