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Orthodontics
Orthodontic pain from fixed appliances, clear aligners equal
Patients with fixed appliances and clear aligners experience comparable pain levels two days after receiving appliances, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
August 7, 2024
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Pediatrics
Why you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, more
Understanding parents' dental anxiety and oral health literacy, influenced by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and encourage early, regular dental visits for their children, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
August 6, 2024
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Periodontics
Far-flung taste, smell sensors may affect dentistry's future
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that some taste receptors aren't solely located on the tongue but throughout the body, which may lead to new therapies in dentistry.
August 5, 2024
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Penn Dental repairs nerves with gum tissue stem cells
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to a press release dated July 18 from the university.
August 3, 2024
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Sometimes, jaw surgery can also make you look younger
When the jaw and teeth are properly supported during orthognathic surgery, it may create a more youthful appearance, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 3, 2024
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Periodontics
Most don't know about the periodontitis-chronic disease link
About 75% of patients are unaware of the connection between periodontitis and other diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status, periodontal health, or access to care, according to a recently published study.
August 1, 2024
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TMJ/TMD
CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
July 30, 2024
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Pediatrics
Probiotics may reduce this oral bacterium but little else in kids
In children, probiotics may reduce the presence of Streptococcus mutans, a germ commonly linked to caries, but they do not significantly affect other dental issues, reports a meta-analysis published in the International Dental Journal.
July 29, 2024
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TMJ/TMD
The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed
A man was treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed to ease his jaw pain, according to a case report published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
July 27, 2024
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Periodontics
Is this the easy way to get patients to improve gum health?
Personalized instructional videos and using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using the same toothpaste and following standard oral hygiene advice, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
July 26, 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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Dental billing insights and questions from the recent AADOM meeting
By Kevin Henry
Estela Vargas, CRDH, joins The DrBicuspid.com Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of dental insurance requirements.
September 22, 2025
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Partnership, not titles: The future of dental hygienists in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
The future of dental hygiene lies in treating hygienists as collaborative partners in care, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 22, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for moving past a plateau
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin guides you through how to get your dental practice moving forward when it hits a plateau.
September 22, 2025
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Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim
By Melissa Busch
Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.
September 19, 2025
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How well do partial fixed dentures survive?
By Ava Barros
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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Dental Duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello speaks with strategist Holland Haiis on how conscious leadership can boost practice outcomes.
September 19, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does clean water really stay clean in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts on a common dentistry mistake.
September 19, 2025
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Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
By Melissa Busch
North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.
September 18, 2025
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Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.
September 18, 2025
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How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs
By Kyle Francis
Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.
September 18, 2025
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How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
By Ava Barros
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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Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs
By Ava Barros
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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