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Wellness
Work suffers when employee well-being dips
In 2023, employers in the U.K. experienced a loss of nearly 50 productive workdays per employee due to poor physical and mental health, according to a new survey from private insurance provider Vitality.
February 7, 2024
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Wellness
How to assess distress, well-being in your dental colleagues
The Well-Being Index may effectively screen for distress levels, including burnout, extreme fatigue, and suicidal thoughts, among U.S. dentists, identifying those who may benefit from professional evaluation. The study was published in BDJ Open.
February 7, 2024
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Vulnerable Populations
Study to focus on the effects of Va.’s Medicaid expansion
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry has received a nearly $1 million grant to study how the state’s expansion of Medicaid, which made all adults eligible for dental coverage, may reduce racial and ethnic discrepancies.
February 5, 2024
Child Restoration
Vulnerable Populations
Why menopause plus HIV may up the risk of tooth loss
Postmenopausal women with HIV may experience increased tooth loss due to the degradation of alveolar trabecular bone microarchitecture, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.
February 1, 2024
Woman Depression
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer detection with a stroke of a brush?
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry have created a diagnostic test kit that detects oral cancer early with a brush biopsy that can be done in a dental office, according to an article published by the university.
January 30, 2024
Cancer Cell
Oral Cancer
It’s not cheesy. An antimicrobial may treat oral cancer.
Researchers are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether an antimicrobial food additive found in cheese may be used to treat oral cell carcinoma, according to the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry.
January 29, 2024
Bacteria Microscope
Public Health
The U.S. state that spends the most on smoking
When it comes to smoking, residents in this state are blowing up their financial futures, according to “The Real Cost of Smoking by State (2024)” by personal finance website WalletHub.
January 25, 2024
Cigarette Smoker Closeup
Opioids
Letters, guidance about overdoses may cut opioid prescribing
Alerting clinicians when patients die from a drug overdose may decrease high-dose opioid prescriptions and potentially prevent future casualties, according to a clinical trial recently published in Nature Communications.
January 24, 2024
Opioids
Oral Bacteria
Microrobots may be key to halting dental infections
Small-scale robotics, known as microrobots, may treat and diagnose persistent infections, including those in between the teeth, according to a story recently published in the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Today.
January 17, 2024
Nanobot
Public Health
Oral health program for substance-use disorder patients to start
The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Chan Medical School has received a $93,071 grant from the nonprofit RIZE Massachusetts to launch an oral health intervention program for providers treating people with substance use disorder.
January 17, 2024
Drug Paraphenalia
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Legal Issues
Unlicensed dentist arrested, faces decade in prison
An unlicensed dentist caught operating from an apartment faces a decade-long prison sentence.
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Fluoride
Dentists say stick with water fluoridation -- it works
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Dental Education
Dental students are burned out
Levin Practice Success 400
Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for managing your practice
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Legal Issues
Imposter dentist case ends in mistrial
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Dental teams don't want to do mental health screenings
By Ava Barros
While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
August 4, 2025
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Is dental hygiene really a stable profession?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, avoiding burnout, and embracing career development.
August 4, 2025
Kelly Tanner 400
Do’s and don’ts for building a successful small group practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Adding new practices comes with financial, management, and logistical risks that dentist-owners should carefully weigh, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
August 4, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb a DSO practice
By Melissa Busch
A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at a dental service organization (DSO) practice.
August 1, 2025
Emergency Response
Which U.S. states will pay the most without fluoridated water?
By Melissa Busch
Dental care costs are estimated to skyrocket over five years due to the removal of fluoride from public water systems, with some states getting hit harder than others.
August 1, 2025
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Triple whammy: Why NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics don't mix in your dental chair
By Aubrey Glassberg, Dr. Lisa Chan
Dr. Lisa Chan and Aubrey Glassberg detail a scenario that plays out often in dental offices nationwide, highlighting a dangerous drug interaction.
August 1, 2025
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Polish with precision: A clinical perspective on Shofu’s OneGloss system
By Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty
Composite dental restorations have revolutionized dentistry and transformed smiles. But clinicians must strike the right balance between functionality and aesthetics. Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty of Catapult Education relates her clinical experience with the Shofu OneGloss PS Polishing System.
August 1, 2025
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Teen dies after becoming unresponsive at the dentist
By Melissa Busch
A 17-year-old girl died at a hospital days after becoming unresponsive during a procedure at a dental practice in Illinois.
July 31, 2025
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Should BMS be considered a neurological disorder?
By Ava Barros
Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.
July 31, 2025
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Why is it so hard to work in a dental practice?
By Lisa Newburger
How do dental teams handle the tricky stuff: the conflicts, power dynamics, and communication breakdowns that make a job feel overwhelming? Lisa Newburger shares some thoughts.
July 31, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the new dental patient exam
By Kevin Henry
In this Just a Minute, Doc video, Dr. Tom Giacobbi focuses on the necessary steps involved in conducting a successful new patient exam.
July 31, 2025
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Dentist guilty of murdering wife with drugged shakes
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of poisoning his wife to death in 2023 by lacing her protein shakes with cyanide and a chemical found in over-the-counter eyedrops has been found guilty.
July 30, 2025
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