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Gum germ imbalance linked to Alzheimer's biomarker
April 12, 2021 -- Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer's disease biomarker, according to a study published on April 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. Read More

6M adults lost dental insurance because of COVID-19
April 12, 2021 -- Approximately 6 million adults in the U.S. have lost oral health coverage as a result of no longer being employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health found. Read More

Do's and don'ts for handing off patients
April 12, 2021 -- Any practice that would like to improve its overall customer service should think about the almost invisible experiences that the patient goes through while in the office. This includes the patient handoff, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Read More

Use of dental gag causes cardiac arrest in toddler
April 9, 2021 -- A 5-year-old boy under general anesthesia for oral surgery went into serious cardiac arrest, triggered by his mouth being propped open with a dental gag, according to a case report published on March 26 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Read More

What's your leadership style?
April 9, 2021 -- When Rosa Pasquantonio set out to be an office manager, she didn't think about her leadership style. But through time and experience, she's learned her day-to-day role often requires a mix of leadership skills. She breaks down three real-life scenarios where each leadership style shined. Read More

Burnout making dental students think twice about dentistry
April 8, 2021 -- Students training for dental professions are at increased risk for poor mental health that could lead them to leave their programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read More

3D printing in your practice doesn't have to be daunting
April 8, 2021 -- Bringing 3D printing into your dental practice can be as easy as pushing a button, writes Sam Wainwright, dental product manager at Formlabs. Wainwright explains why industry growth and improved patient care will require equipment manufacturers to prioritize ease of use in their product designs. Read More

Low bone mass, gum disease may be linked in middle age
April 7, 2021 -- Low bone mass may be associated with periodontal disease in middle-aged adults, according to a study published on March 23 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Read More

How the Corporate Transparency Act affects DSOs
April 7, 2021 -- The U.S. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act on January 1. While the act was meant to highlight organizations that use shell companies for unlawful actions, it has ramifications for dental service organizations (DSOs) and affiliated dental practices, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis. Read More

Emergency dental visits rose 30% during COVID-19 pandemic
April 6, 2021 -- The number of patients who visited emergency clinics in China for dental problems increased by approximately one-third during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to the same period in 2019, in a new study. The findings were published on April 3 in BMC Oral Health. Read More

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