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Can an adhesive patch help treat oral conditions?
Research on an adhesive patch for treating oral lichen planus and recurring aphthous stomatitis was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
March 23, 2023
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Marketing
Marketing agency highlights LinkedIn strategies for DSOs
Dental marketing agency Our Thrive Tribe highlighted statistics and strategies that dental service organizations (DSOs) can use on the social media network LinkedIn to build brand awareness.
March 16, 2023
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AI
AI accurately locates important face, jaw bones
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) technique can accurately locate important points in the skull, face, and jaw bones in computed tomography scans, suggest findings published on March 6 in the Journal of Medical Imaging.
March 9, 2023
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At-home teeth scaling goes viral on TikTok
A TikTok trend where people attempt at-home teeth scaling has drawn the attention of dental experts who say that this procedure should be left to the professionals. While teeth scaling has health benefits, experts worry that untrained people could accidentally injure their teeth and gums.
March 5, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Smartphone app remotely screens children's teeth
The University of Western Australia is highlighting a feasibility study showing that a smartphone app can remotely screen children's teeth. The study was published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
March 2, 2023
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Periodontics
Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging
Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing.
February 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Value of lost baby teeth rise in latest poll
The average value of a single lost baby tooth in the U.S. jumped by 16% over the past year, according to the 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll conducted by Delta Dental.
February 26, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
CDA calls for changes to sedation permits
The California Dental Association (CDA) is asking the California Dental Board to adjust its training requirements for moderate sedation permits, as well as onsite inspections and evaluations.
February 16, 2023
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Insurance
About half of older U.S. adults lack dental insurance
About half of all older U.S. adults lack dental insurance, according to research published on February 7 in Health Affairs. Furthermore, in 2018, nearly half of older adults received no dental care, the study found.
February 9, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Periodontitis linked to atrial fibrosis
Periodontitis may serve as a risk factor for atrial fibrosis, according to research recently highlighted by the University of Hiroshima in Japan. In a study of 76 patients with heart disease, a significant correlation was found tying periodontitis to fibrosis scarring that can lead to an irregular heartbeat.
February 2, 2023
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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case
A U.S. judge denied a new trial, upholding a verdict to have a malpractice case thrown out against an orthodontist accused of treatment that permanently altered a patient's teeth and jaw.
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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. judge denied a new trial, upholding a verdict to have a malpractice case thrown out against an orthodontist accused of treatment that permanently altered a patient's teeth and jaw.
January 29, 2025
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How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care
By Ava Barros
Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.
January 29, 2025
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Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.
January 29, 2025
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Why you should stop printing a Dentrix ledger for tax statement requests
By Kevin Henry
Dayna Johnson has a simple message for dental practices this time of year: Make sure you're sending your patients what they need rather than what they think they need for tax purposes.
January 29, 2025
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1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patient
By Melissa Busch
A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.
January 28, 2025
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Gum disease plus diabetes damages more than health
By Ava Barros
There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 28, 2025
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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2
By Estela Vargas
In three tips, Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers coding strategies necessary for dental insurance billing and claims submission in the ever-changing dental coding landscape.
January 28, 2025
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Dentist whose career affected by crash awarded $1.4M
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was awarded $1.4 million in damages after a court heard testimony that the injuries he sustained in a car crash could cause him to lose $6 million in projected earnings if he worked until 65.
January 27, 2025
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1 in 10 overdoses on medication for dental pain
By Melissa Busch
About 10% of dental patients accidentally overdose on pain medication, according to a new study.
January 27, 2025
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Why dentists don't participate in state health programs
By Ava Barros
Challenges, like funding constraints and limited input in policy changes, may prevent general dental practitioners from participating in publicly funded oral healthcare programs, reports a review published in Health Policy.
January 27, 2025
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CE shouldn't be boring: Why dental meetings need expert speakers who engage
By Ryan Vet
Dental continuing education (CE) will only remain relevant if it provides something attendees can't get from an on-demand webinar or a YouTube video, writes Ryan Vet. He shares his thoughts with DrBicuspid readers on the current state of CE in dentistry.
January 27, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for controlling practice overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most practices have an overhead percentage that's 4% to 6% too high. But following these do's and don'ts can immediately lower your costs and boost profitability.
January 27, 2025
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