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Saliva provides early warning signs of cancer

Looking inside someone's mouth may one day involve more than dental care. It could enable early diagnosis of various cancers, leading to more effective treatment outcomes and better survival rates.

May 28, 2008

AACR show report: Dentists balk at cancer screenings

Dentists don't want to spend time screening patients for oral cancer because they're not sure how to do it properly -- or how to make money from it, researchers said at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting here.

April 14, 2008

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More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.

The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.

Sensitive Teeth Woman

This may help dentin hypersensitivity

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes

Levin Practice Success 400

Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements

Fire Rescue Tape Stephen

Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice

More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.

By Melissa Busch

The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.

December 15, 2025

This may help dentin hypersensitivity

This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.

December 15, 2025

Sensitive Teeth Woman

Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes

By Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH

About 3 in 4 pregnant women develop gingivitis, highlighting the need for proper oral hygiene and professional care, writes Sue Scherer, RDH.

December 15, 2025

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to insulate your balance sheet from shrinking insurance reimbursements.

December 15, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice

By Melissa Busch

A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.

December 12, 2025

Fire Rescue Tape Stephen

Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?

Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.

December 12, 2025

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Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees

By Emily Edwards

Shopping for a new credit card processor rarely cuts costs, says Emily Edwards of Verisave. Here's how to reduce processing fees.

December 12, 2025

Credit Card Reader Fizkes

Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

December 12, 2025

Adviser Woman Fizkes

Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A man who posed as a dentist and left one woman with a third of her teeth was sentenced in a plea deal.

December 11, 2025

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Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk

A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.

December 11, 2025

Dental insurance may offer more benefits than good teeth

By Melissa Busch

Individuals reported seeing a surprising upside to having dental insurance, according to a new report.

December 11, 2025

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What's the burden of gum disease where you live?

Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.

December 11, 2025

Teeth Periodontal Disease

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