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Dental Practice
HPI: 8 out of 10 dentists support dental insurance reform
Dentists largely support dental insurance reform, according to findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll. More than 1,100 dentists responded to the poll, which was conducted from November 8 to November 13.
December 13, 2022
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Dental Hygiene
Dental professionals can help prevent HPV cancers
Oral healthcare professionals may help prevent HPV-related cancers by increasing HPV vaccination rates for patients, according to a study published on December 8 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 12, 2022
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Milling vs. 3D printing: Which one is best for dentures?
When it comes to creating dentures, artificial teeth can be milled or 3D printed, but which method is more accurate? Both processes were deemed clinically acceptable in a head-to-head comparison that was published on December 1 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 12, 2022
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Dental Practice
Now trending: Oral piercings and gems
Dentists are warning against a popular trend among young adults: oral piercings and gems. The trend may pose serious damage to one's oral health, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 11, 2022
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CAD/CAM Insider: Milling vs 3D printing: Which one is best for dentures?
December 7, 2022
Dental Practice
Inflation tops COVID-19 for reasons to delay dental care
U.S. adults are more likely to report concerns about inflation and rising prices than concerns about COVID-19 as reasons to delay dental care, according to public opinion research released on December 7 by the Delta Dental Institute.
December 7, 2022
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CAD/CAM
Dentist helps World Cup fan bullied for his smile
A dentist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, provided a Moroccan football fan with a new smile after he was bullied about his teeth at the Qatar World Cup, according to news reports. The dentist crafted the fan a set of full dentures to fix his crooked teeth.
December 7, 2022
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Invisible Aligners
Intraoral appliances routine part of dental practice
The fabrication and use of intraoral appliances are becoming a routine part of dental practices, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers analyzed intraoral appliance application, practice workflows, and changes in practice trends.
December 1, 2022
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'Dateline' to feature dentist
Dr. Lawrence Rudolph, a dentist who once ran a respected dental chain in Pittsburgh, PA, was charged with homicide and insurance fraud in January 2022. NBC is promising new details and interviews in a December 2 episode of "Dateline" that focuses on the 2016 death of Rudolph's wife.
December 1, 2022
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Restorations
5 reasons why WHO's essential medicines improve oral health equity
Just over a year ago, dental medicines were added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of essential medicines. Now, dentists are weighing in on the possible implications for public health policy in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 30, 2022
2019 07 18 21 11 3927 Who Flag 400
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Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer
A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.
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Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.
January 20, 2025
Jail Hands
Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.
January 20, 2025
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Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries
By Melissa Busch
U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.
January 20, 2025
Boy Dentist Father
Do's and don'ts for avoiding mistakes in your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
By honing in on certain key performance indicators and following certain steps, practices can thrive and flourish in 2025, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 20, 2025
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Flossing leads to firing
By Melissa Busch
An assistant was fired after a video of her ignoring and flossing over the bedside of a patient with a serious heart condition went viral.
January 17, 2025
Dental Floss Fotoduets
5 cybersecurity resolutions for your dental practice in 2025
By Tasha Dickinson, Michael Ventriello
By adopting these five resolutions in 2025, your dental practice can safeguard patient data, comply with regulations, and build trust with patients, writes Tasha Dickinson and Michael Ventriello.
January 17, 2025
Data Protection Nijat
How one dentist won the dental team over with waffles
By Tamela Jones
Whatever the reason, or even for no reason at all, finding ways to celebrate your dental team offers many returns for you and your practice, writes Tamela Jones.
January 17, 2025
Waffles Cedric
Iowa Dental Board agrees to license woman who stole $81,000
By Clark Kauffman
The Iowa Dental Board has agreed to license a woman recently convicted of stealing almost $81,000 from Iowa businesses.
January 16, 2025
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These obesity indicators may be linked to periodontitis
By Ava Barros
Certain obesity indicators may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific Reports
January 16, 2025
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People prefer going to the dentist over this
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This concern is now a bigger fear than root canals for many Americans, according to a TodayPay report.
January 16, 2025
Dentist Woman Talking Seventyfour
COVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
By Ava Barros
The COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 16, 2025
Antibiotics Concept
The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices
By Amanda Hill, RDH
If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.
January 16, 2025
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