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Man sentenced for trying to extort orthodontist

A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.

November 15, 2024

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Vulnerable Populations

Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance of balancing public health and individual choice.

November 15, 2024

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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.

November 14, 2024

Gavel Scale Justice

NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior

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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Dental prostheses may be linked to liver function changes

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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Dentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patients

A dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.

November 12, 2024

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Ingested denture required 2 surgeries, months of recovery for man

A man unknowingly swallowed his partial denture, causing an abnormal connection between his esophagus and trachea that required him to undergo two surgeries and eight months of recovery.

November 12, 2024

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Regulatory Updates

Trump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.

November 11, 2024

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Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs

A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.

November 8, 2024

Alternative Pain Therapies

The key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchen

An antioxidant found in many plants like grapes and apples, as well as red wine and green tea, may aid in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.

November 8, 2024

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Judge Gavel Court

Man sentenced for trying to extort orthodontist

A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.

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Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation

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This simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum disease

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Valuing a dental practice when there's a dispute

Gavel Scale Justice

Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam

Man sentenced for trying to extort orthodontist

By Melissa Busch

A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.

November 15, 2024

Judge Gavel Court

Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation

By Melissa Busch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance of balancing public health and individual choice.

November 15, 2024

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This simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum disease

The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.

November 15, 2024

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Valuing a dental practice when there's a dispute

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

When a dental practice valuation is being prepared to resolve a dispute, there is more involved than a valuation for a dental practice sale, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

November 15, 2024

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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

Addressing bullying in your dental practice

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

'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

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

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

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

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