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Intraoral Scanners
New study shades intraoral scanners
The trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
September 16, 2024
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Immune System
This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis
A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
September 13, 2024
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Public Health
Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2024
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Periodontics
Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse
Little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
September 10, 2024
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Hygiene Tools
Study provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timing
Manual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.
September 7, 2024
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Sleep Apnea
Do you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.
September 6, 2024
Sleep Apnea
AI
The possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AI
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 5, 2024
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Public Health
What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?
This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.
September 4, 2024
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Dental Education
Penn Dental reappoints dean
Dr. Mark Wolff, PhD, has been reappointed as dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental) through June 30, 2030.
August 29, 2024
Dr. Mark Wolff, PhD. Image courtesy of Penn Dental.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
This drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery pain
A combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
August 29, 2024
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Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter on the set
Infection Control
Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
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Legal Issues
Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
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Restorations
Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
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New study shades intraoral scanners
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Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
By Kevin Henry
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
September 16, 2024
Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter on the set
Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.
September 16, 2024
Handcuffs
Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
By Melissa Busch
Missing teeth may cause pain in a surprising place, according to a new study.
September 16, 2024
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New study shades intraoral scanners
By Ava Barros
The trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
September 16, 2024
Intraoral Scanner 2
ADHA releases stance on fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
September 16, 2024
Water Drink
Do's and don'ts for practice analysis
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Much like the numbers you receive at an annual wellness exam -- your blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. -- data inform dentists about their practice's health. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines what to do and not do when assessing the health of your practice.
September 16, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Looking to hire a new dental assistant? These are the interview questions you should ask
By Kevin Henry
In a new episode of "The Dental HR Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses what to do and not to do when it comes to the hiring process for your dental practice.
September 14, 2024
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It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with women
By Melissa Busch
If dental teams aren't discussing this with women, they may be missing a golden opportunity.
September 14, 2024
Woman Dental Office Di Studio
Podcast: How dentists create and motivate the productive dental assistant
By Kevin Henry
Our chat with Productive Dentist Academy Co-Founder and CEO Victoria Peterson reveals how some dental practices are getting the most out of their dental assistants.
September 14, 2024
Victoria Peterson of Productive Dentist Academy
Dental manager sues ex-employer for disability discrimination
By Melissa Busch
A dental office manager has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit accusing her employer of falsely firing her.
September 13, 2024
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This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis
By Ava Barros
A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
September 13, 2024
Arthritis Hands Fizkes
Dentist hauled off to jail for violating probation
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who was previously sentenced for millions in Medicaid fraud, was sent to jail for violating his probation.
September 12, 2024
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