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Dental Practice
Tips to secure patient data in the cloud
The benefits of the cloud are obvious for dentists and patients. But cloud software also comes with security risks that dentists should be aware of so they can protect themselves against a data breach. Two attorneys share their advice for keeping your patient data safe in the cloud.
October 10, 2022
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Digital workflow can aid layering technique for anterior teeth
A digital workflow can be used to layer composite resin restorations, according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. In the paper, researchers describe a process involving software and 3D templates to restore anterior teeth, helping to quickly create appealing restorations.
May 22, 2022
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Dental Practice
More patients presenting with orofacial pain
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the number of patients seeking treatment for new orofacial pain complaints and related symptoms, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The most common symptoms that providers felt were aggravated in these patients included anxiety, headache, bruxism, pain while chewing, and sleep disturbances.
May 19, 2022
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Restorations
Digital workflow speeds up implant-supported crowns
Implant-supported crowns can be made in both fully and partially digital workflows. The occlusal adjustment and total adjustment times of the fully digital workflow, however, are significantly shorter than the partially digital workflow, according to a study in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
May 16, 2022
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Restorations
Mothers get conflicting messages on fluoride
Mothers often receive conflicting information about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. This conflicting information, some of which is false, makes it difficult for them to make oral health decisions for their children.
May 4, 2022
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Insurance
Periodontal disease tied to heart attack outcomes
People with periodontal disease are at increased risk of hospitalization due to a heart attack. But those with active periodontal treatment are more likely to adhere to postacute care visits, according to a study published April 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 1, 2022
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Pediatrics
Tongue device improves sleep apnea in kids with Down syndrome
A surgically implanted device that moves a person's tongue forward during sleep reduces sleep apnea severity in children with Down syndrome, according to a study published April 21 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
April 21, 2022
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Federally Qualified Health Center
Disability council urges Biden to expand dental Medicaid
In a March letter, the U.S. National Council on Disability urged President Joe Biden and the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to require all state Medicaid agencies to provide dental benefits to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
April 13, 2022
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Insurance
Dental tops list of delayed care for older adults
Older adults were more likely to delay dental care than any other type of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis published in March by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
April 6, 2022
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COVID-19 pandemic ups risk for oral cancer
There's been a dramatic increase in the risk for oral cancer due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes in lifestyle risk factors coupled with interruptions to dental care and preventive healthcare, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 4, 2022
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Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
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NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior
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Addressing bullying in your dental practice
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'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?
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Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
By Melissa Busch
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
November 14, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
The director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated.
November 14, 2024
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Things that affect patients' access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report highlights that improving oral health requires understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by underserved populations.
November 14, 2024
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Addressing bullying in your dental practice
By Lisa Lash
Employees who refuse to change their behavior or comply with standards have no place in your dental practice, Lisa Lash writes. Here's how to address bullying behavior in your workplace.
November 14, 2024
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'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor impairments.
November 14, 2024
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Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA
By Kevin Henry
In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.
November 14, 2024
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VOC exposure linked to periodontitis
By Ava Barros
Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
November 13, 2024
Industrial Emissions Mark
5 reasons why now is the time for annual planning in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
As we near the end of 2024, annual planning is a crucial practice for dental offices aiming to thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving landscape. Here's why and how to make it happen in your practice.
November 13, 2024
Staff Meeting Jacob Lund
Case report: Class II pulp cap restoration using an advanced composite resin
By Dr. Jorge F. Zapata
In this case study, Dr. Jorge F. Zapata explains how he used immediate dentin sealing and a resin coating technique to achieve a functional and aesthetic restoration.
November 13, 2024
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Dental prostheses may be linked to liver function changes
By Melissa Busch
Higher numbers of fixed dental prostheses, which contain metal components, may be correlated with blood lead levels and changes in liver function.
November 13, 2024
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A smart hack for an implant-supported denture
By Ava Barros
A technique published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry entails a magnetic system using reference points for enhanced stability and safety.
November 13, 2024
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Dentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.
November 12, 2024
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