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Proposed deal reached in alleged cyberattack coverup at practice
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Indiana has agreed to a proposed agreement to settle allegations that it failed to report and tried to conceal a ransomware attack that exposed patient personal data.
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By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Wyoming are developing a swallow-safe mouthwash using natural antibiofilm compounds, according to a news release dated December 18.
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Protein-based sweetener that won't rot teeth in the works
By Melissa Busch
Researchers are developing a protein-based sweetener that contains no sugar, is sweeter, and won't cause tooth decay.
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Few Medicare Advantage dental plans meet quality standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental coverage provided by Medicare Advantage, the privatized version of the healthcare insurance, may be subpar, according to a study conducted by Massachusetts-based healthcare system Mass General Brigham.
January 3, 2025
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4 dentists, practice indicted
By Melissa Busch
Four dentists and the dental practice in Alaska where they are employed are accused of theft and committing Medicaid fraud over a five-year period and have been indicted.
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By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid breaks down the top legal issue stories of 2024.
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By Karie Neeley Anderson
The New York University College of Dentistry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) to help future dentists fine-tune their skills, including administering anesthetic injections, according to an NYU news story.
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Dentists wearing child-friendly attire may lower children's anxiety during their first dental injection, fostering a positive patient-doctor relationship. This study was recently published in Scientific Reports.
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An oral surgeon was sentenced to prison for reportedly stealing fentanyl meant for his surgery patients, shooting them up with adulterated drugs, and performing procedures without properly managing their pain.
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DrBicuspid shares its top 10 stories of 2024.
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As part of DrBicuspid's look back at 2024, there were 10 dental hygiene articles that captured readers' attention when it came to the link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being.
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The answer to having your resolutions succeed lies not in willpower alone but in the science of habit formation and behavioral change, writes Abram Whitehead.
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