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Dental Practice
Dental office closures led to more hospital ED visits
Dental office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more dental conditions among publicly insured children presenting to emergency departments (EDs), according to researchers from New York University.
March 21, 2023
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Report: E-cigarettes increase risks to oral health
Vaping is associated with an elevated risk of oral health problems, including gum disease, dental decay, bone loss, and hairy tongue, according to a report released by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
February 14, 2023
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Pediatrics
Sugar, early end of breastfeeding ups risk for dental caries in infants
Including sugar in the diet of infants and early interruption of breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children by the age of 2, according to research published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
February 12, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
BDA survey finds 'shocking' state of children's oral health in U.K.
A survey of secondary teachers in the U.K. commissioned by the British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed a "shocking" state of oral health for children, exacerbated by increases in the cost of living.
February 7, 2023
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OSA tied to low bone mineral density
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be associated with low bone mineral density in adults, a finding that could have implications for orthodontic treatment, according to research published recently in the Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice.
January 31, 2023
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Periodontics
Experimental drug restores diseased gums, jawbone
An experimental drug shows potential as a regenerative treatment for periodontal disease, according to research from the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research in Wynnewood, PA.
January 24, 2023
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Orthodontics
Orthodontist warns against TikTok trend
A popular orthodontist on TikTok is cautioning patients not to use a spoon to remove their braces.
January 17, 2023
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Dental Practice
HPI: Dental practice ownership drops significantly
Private practice ownership rates for dentists have declined across all age groups since 2005, but particularly among younger dentists, according to a survey from the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI).
January 10, 2023
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Study finds employer-sponsored health insurance comes up short
U.S. adults -- and especially women -- are increasingly finding healthcare to be unaffordable with employer-sponsored health insurance plans, according to a research letter published on December 27 in JAMA. Dental care was deemed to be the most unaffordable.
January 3, 2023
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CBCT
Low-dose CBCT comparable for dental implant surgery
Low-dose cone-beam CT (CBCT) yields statistically similar performance to standard-dose CBCT imaging protocols for CAD/CAM-guided dental implant surgery, according to research published online December 14 in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants.
December 20, 2022
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Troubled dental manager indicted
A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
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Troubled dental manager indicted
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
December 20, 2024
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The keys to identifying the right dental technology and KPIs
By Beth Gaddis
A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.
December 20, 2024
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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers
By Lora Graetzer
Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.
December 20, 2024
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Improving your schedule raises your production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Scheduling is a dental practice's most critical system, yet many don't treat it as such. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to optimize scheduling to boost production, maximize patient flow, and reduce downtime.
December 20, 2024
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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.
December 19, 2024
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5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025
By Eric Giesecke
Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.
December 19, 2024
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5 tips to improve your dental practice's finances in 2025
By Ken Kaufman
Now is the time to create a financial plan to help you grow revenue and track your dental practice's financial health, writes Ken Kaufman.
December 19, 2024
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Clinical tip: Bonding with multilink hybrid abutment luting composite
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip that can help any dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
December 18, 2024
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Podcast: What a dentist needs to know about a GPO
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Lou Graham about the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the dental industry.
December 18, 2024
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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids
By Ava Barros
A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner
By Ava Barros
Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?
By Ava Barros
A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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