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$95M awarded in case of girl left with brain damage from dental care
September 23, 2022 -- A jury in Texas awarded $95.5 million to the family of a 4-year-old girl left with irreversible brain damage following a 2016 dental visit, according to a press release issued on September 22 from an attorney representing the girl's family. Read More

Sedated patient ingests dental bur during tooth extraction
September 23, 2022 -- Imaging aided in the treatment of a woman who swallowed a dental bur while under sedation for a tooth extraction and placement of a dental implant, according to a case report published on September 17 in Clinical Advances in Periodontics. Read More

3 strategies to keep supply costs low
September 22, 2022 -- Dr. Lindsay Compton, who owns and operates a private practice in Arvada, CO, shared three supply management strategies dentists can incorporate into their everyday operations during a TDSC.com webinar titled "A New Business Model to Help Dental Practices Run More Efficiently" that was held on September 20. Read More

5 strategies to reduce debt and achieve financial success
September 22, 2022 -- The dental profession offers significant financial rewards for those who navigate it properly. With big professional dreams and a lot at stake, it's all the more important for dentists to maintain financial discipline. Financial adviser Chris Nemes shares five strategies to make that happen. Read More

A sedative that may top midazolam for outpatient oral surgery
September 21, 2022 -- Remimazolam had a higher success rate in sedating patients undergoing outpatient oral surgery compared to midazolam, according to a study published on September 15 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Read More

Quality of life is becoming more important to dentistry
September 21, 2022 -- There has been a paradigm shift toward a patient-centered biophysical approach to oral healthcare, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is becoming increasingly relevant in dentistry, according to a literature search published on September 14 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. Read More

ADA puts money where its mouth is on insurance reform
September 21, 2022 -- The ADA has committed $5 million to support a medical loss ratio (MLR) ballot initiative in Massachusetts that would require dental insurance companies to operate at a minimum MLR. Dr. Michael W. Davis explains why the funding is a watershed moment for dental insurance reform. Read More

New topical gel may suppress gum disease
September 20, 2022 -- A newly developed topical gel that targets a major driver of periodontitis may prevent and treat gum disease, according to a new animal study published on September 20 in Cell Reports. Since no similar treatments exist, the gel could pave the way for a noninvasive, at-home gum disease treatment. Read More

Medication for anxiety, insomnia may help wounds heal
September 20, 2022 -- Diazepam, a medication that is commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety or insomnia, may aid in wound closure following a gingival graft, reports an article published on September 15 in the Journal of Dental Sciences. Read More

Why micromanagement reduces production
September 20, 2022 -- Most dentists don't believe that they micromanage, but it's time for a reality check, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin. In his practical business column, Levin defines micromanagement and explains how it hurts team performance and lowers production. Read More

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