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Fluoride
Debate simmers on public water fluoridation
The debate about fluoride in public U.S. water supplies was seemingly settled some time ago. American authorities have held for more than 65 years that fluoridation of community water supplies is a safe and effective strategy for reducing dental caries. Now, however, some groups and individuals are calling for a rethink of this policy.
December 19, 2013
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Acupuncture helps reduce gag reflex during impression taking
How many of your patients gag, or think they will gag, during a procedure? This is unpleasant both for patients and dental professionals, and might be preventing some patients from seeking oral healthcare. However, a recent Italian study suggests there may be a relatively simple solution: acupuncture.
December 10, 2013
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Periodontics
Dental hygienists enjoy independent practice in Canada
More than 800 dental hygienists in Canada are now in independent practice. They enjoy the autonomy but also warn of the financial difficulties of starting a business from scratch, which are compounded by the fact that they don't get referrals from dentists.
December 3, 2013
2013 12 04 12 56 12 321 Dahlseide Paulette 200
3D Printing
Study questions records needed for orthodontic diagnosis
A study in PLOS One implies that orthodontists can select an individual set of records needed for each patient rather than the full suite of dental models, facial and intraoral photographs, a set of 2D radiographs, and clinical measurements. The study does include the caveat that the researchers found only a few high-quality studies in the area.
December 1, 2013
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Dental Education
Large dental data repository created in the U.S.
A team of U.S. researchers has created a dental data repository that can be used by faculty, residents, and students to answer many questions about the nation's oral health and how best to continue improving it.
November 20, 2013
2013 07 24 14 44 27 321 Computers 200
Dental Education
Preparation is key to coping with medical emergencies
Being prepared in advance for worst-case medical emergencies is the optimal way to prevent any bad outcomes, according to a Canadian dentist who's an expert on the subject. Good preparation can be as simple as a "cheat sheet" with a summary of emergency procedure essentials.
October 14, 2013
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3D Printing
Ultrasound useful for screening for TMJ dysfunction
Does ultrasound offer distinct advantages over magnetic resonance imaging when screening patients for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction? Yes, according to a team of researchers who presented a study earlier this year at the Canadian Association of Radiologists' 2013 annual meeting.
August 19, 2013
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Oral Bacteria
Not all coated toothbrushes are created equal
Coating toothbrush bristles with chlorhexidine appears to reduce concentrations of harmful oral bacteria better than coating them with silver nanoparticles, according to research presented at the 2013 International Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
June 30, 2013
2013 04 29 16 40 49 422 Bacteria 200
Dental Education
Questionnaire IDs potential dental office embezzlers
Embezzlement unfortunately happens all too often in dental offices large and small. You are more likely to be able to stop it by completing a short questionnaire about the proclivity of your employees to steal from you than by implementing a long embezzlement-prevention checklist, according to an expert in the field.
May 30, 2013
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Periodontics
Oral health network opens new research opportunities
The Network for Canadian Oral Health Research -- the first of its kind in Canada -- is designed to encourage new, collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams to look at questions about oral health in new ways, and encourage students to consider research as a career.
May 14, 2013
2013 05 13 16 04 41 767 Canadian Flag 200
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Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.
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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.
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5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025
By Eric Giesecke
Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.
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5 tips to improve your dental practice's finances in 2025
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Now is the time to create a financial plan to help you grow revenue and track your dental practice's financial health, writes Ken Kaufman.
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Clinical tip: Bonding with multilink hybrid abutment luting composite
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip that can help any dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
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Podcast: What a dentist needs to know about a GPO
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Lou Graham about the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the dental industry.
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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids
By Ava Barros
A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner
By Ava Barros
Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?
By Ava Barros
A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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