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Sports Dentistry

World Rugby to use 'smart' mouthguard technology

World Rugby plans to invest $2.1 million on "smart" mouthguard technology that can detect brain injuries sustained by players during games, according to a report published by the Associated Press.

October 17, 2023

Oral-Systemic Link

84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health

Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.

September 25, 2023

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Researchers develop at-home device for diagnosing gingivitis

An at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis may soon be a reality, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati.

September 18, 2023

Inflamed Gums Man

Study links health, dental records for Sjögren's patient care

Investigators have linked electronic health records and electronic dental records to provide better care for people with Sjögren's disease.

August 30, 2023

Dry Mouth Cracked Toungue

High oral HPV burden puts older men at risk of oropharyngeal cancer

Older men carry the highest burden of oral HPV, putting them at the greatest of oropharyngeal cancer.

August 22, 2023

Male Patient Dental Chair

Study to explore links between oral, mental health in women with HIV

A study involving researchers from three major universities will explore connections between oral and mental health in women with HIV.

August 9, 2023

Woman Depression

New Calif. law will change dental plan disclosures

A California Dental Association-sponsored bill will improve dental plan disclosures for dentists and patients.

August 7, 2023

California Flag Resized

Vulnerable Populations

Social networks may positively influence oral health outcomes

Social networks improved some oral health outcomes, including dental care visits.

August 1, 2023

Social Instagram Resized

MIT team discovers protein that helps maintain oral cavity biome

The research focused on an oral cavity protein called zymogen granule protein 16 homolog B (ZG16B).

July 24, 2023

Gum Inflammation

Lower lip sensation loss after mandibulectomy may not be irreversible

The loss of sensation in the lower lip caused by damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during mandibulectomy may no longer be irreversible.

July 17, 2023

The sensation of the lower lip gradually recovered after inferior alveolar nerve sacrifice. (a) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one month after operation. (b) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip three months after operation. (c) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip six months after operation. (d) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one year after operation. (e) The proportion of lower lip sensory recovery area at three, six, and 12 months after surgery based on the area with lower lip sensory disturbance at one month after surgery. Licensed by CC BY-NC-ND. Image courtesy of the International Journal of Oral Science.

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Looking to hire a new dental assistant? These are the interview questions you should ask

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.

Woman Dental Office Di Studio

It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with women

Victoria Peterson of Productive Dentist Academy

Podcast: How dentists create and motivate the productive dental assistant

Justice Scales Courtroom

Dental manager sues ex-employer for disability discrimination

Webinar: Ensuring Patient Safety (CE Credits)

Webinar: Ensuring Patient Safety (CE Credits)

Looking to hire a new dental assistant? These are the interview questions you should ask

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

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

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

Justice Scales Courtroom

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

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

Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%

By Melissa Busch

Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients plummeted by about 80%.

September 12, 2024

Amalgam Filling

Podcast: 1 wish for every member of the dental team for the rest of 2024

As we head toward the fourth quarter, DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry asks a dental assistant, dental hygienist, and dental office manager for their best pieces of advice.

September 12, 2024

Clockwise from top left: Emme Sanders, Dana Watson, Tija Hunter and Kevin Henry

Overcoming case acceptance challenges

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Case acceptance is one pillar of increasing practice production, yet trying to convince patients to accept treatment -- even when it's imperative -- is challenging. Dr. Roger P. Levin provides coaching to put you and patients' concerns at ease.

September 12, 2024

Dr. Roger P. Levin.

Drug may upend gum disease, other systemic diseases

By Melissa Busch

An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in disease prevention.

September 11, 2024

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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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A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.

September 11, 2024

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