Dr. Sammy Noumbissi

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Ceramic implants 101: How far we've come
The use of ceramic implants and zirconia in dentistry have "exploded" in popularity. But it took a long time for these biocompatible materials to gain traction. Dr. Sammy Noumbissi reviews the history of ceramics.
March 7, 2023
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Ceramic implants 101: A viable and proven implant alternative
What are ceramic implants and why might you want to consider them for your practice? In this new series, ceramic implant expert Dr. Sammy Noumbissi shares why you shouldn't overlook these alternatives to titanium implants.
February 28, 2023
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New details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patient
The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.
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Survey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habits
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Practice Sales
The win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patients
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New details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patient
By Melissa Busch
The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.
April 4, 2025
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Survey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habits
By Ava Barros
Many U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.
April 4, 2025
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The win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patients
By Ryan Mingus
Plentiful opportunities exist for dentist owners to sell their practice to interested buyers, writes Ryan Mingus of healthcare advisory firm Tusk Partners.
April 4, 2025
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Dentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, including Zelis Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group.
April 3, 2025
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Patients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
By Ava Barros
Dental patients may be less satisfied with their restorations after viewing intraoral scanning-generated images and using magnifying mirrors. The study was published recently in the Digital Dentistry Journal.
April 3, 2025
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Imaging aids in removing aspirated drill head from patient
By Melissa Busch
Imaging helped in the diagnosis and removal of a dental drill head from the airway of a 76-year-old patient who aspirated the object during a procedure, according to a case report.
April 3, 2025
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AI may be better at this than orthodontists
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence (AI) may outperform orthodontists in this area, according to a study published in the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists.
April 3, 2025
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Case #787: 32-year-old woman with lesion on the left mandible
By Dr. Juan F. Yepes
A 32-year-old woman was referred to the oral surgeon because of a lesion on her left mandible. The patient was asymptomatic and had no paresthesia or swelling. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study and put your dental expertise to the test.
April 3, 2025
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Dentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favor
By Melissa Busch
A dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.
April 2, 2025
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These patients may be more likely to experience denture failure
By Ava Barros
Patients with these characteristics may be more likely to require procedures on abutment teeth, increasing the risk of removable partial denture failure. This study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
April 2, 2025
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Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health
By Ava Barros
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.
April 2, 2025
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Clinical tip: A different way to get an accurate tooth margin
By Kevin Henry
If you've ever had difficulty getting the right margins when preparing a tooth, Dr. Meena Barsoum has some advice that can help any dentist.
April 2, 2025
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