Daniel Demers

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President profiles: Thomas Jefferson, his good teeth 'shews'

U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, while best known for his contribution to the writing of the Declaration of Independence and for effectively doubling the size of the U.S., paid as much attention to his oral health as he did to every other area of his life.

April 24, 2014

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8 teeth sacrificed for the record

In August 1939, an attempt to set a world record backfired, as baseball catcher Joe Sprinz suffered severe dental injuries trying to catch a baseball dropped from a blimp 800 feet overhead.

March 24, 2014

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Dr. Alfred Southwick and his legacy of the electric chair

Dr. Alfred Southwick, a 19th century Buffalo, NY, dentist, worked for a decade to change the national mode of execution from hanging and firing squad to electrocution. His sincere desire was to relegate the "cruel and clumsy method" of hanging to the past along with the "other barbarisms of punishment."

March 12, 2014

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2 portraits of Dr. Fritz Pfeffer, Anne Frank's roommate

In his latest history column, Daniel Demers writes about a fortunate find at a flea market that uncovered the true story of Dr. Friedrich "Fritz" Pfeffer, the dentist who hid along with Anne Frank before they were betrayed to the occupying Nazi forces.

March 4, 2014

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Dr. Frank Hardy: The sharpshooting dentist

In the fall of 1937, a sharpshooting Michigan dentist found himself involved in stopping a bank robbery. A World War I veteran who practiced dentistry for more than 30 years, Dr. Frank Hardy's calmness and aim helped bring "stone-hearted killers" to justice.

February 17, 2014

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'You're in the army now': 2 mules and a folding chair

Today's soldiers owe a debt to Chicago dentist Dr. John Sayre Marshall, the father of army dentistry. Dr. Marshall saw the worst of the U.S. Civil War and dedicated his life to improving the dental care of soldiers in the country.

January 27, 2014

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Dr. Paul Carrington and the king's teeth

Just after the turn of the 20th century, American dentist Dr. Paul T. Carrington ventured into Cambodia to ease a king's suffering. His successful ministrations included two sets of false molars, one white and one black.

January 13, 2014

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The commodore, the toothache court-martial, and Moby Dick

What do a court-martial over a toothache, a Navy commodore seemingly bent on revenge, and Herman Melville's Moby Dick have in common? Find out in the latest history column from Daniel Demers.

December 29, 2013

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Dr. Faith Sai So Leong: The first Chinese woman dentist

Dr. Faith Sai So Leong was more than just the only woman in her class of 40 in dental school. She was the first Chinese woman to receive a degree in dentistry in the U.S. In his latest history column, Daniel Demers profiles the life of Dr. Leong.

December 15, 2013

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When the ADA took on Nikita Khrushchev

In his latest history column, Daniel Demers writes about how, while planning for its centenary celebration in 1959, the ADA came up against one of the biggest forces in world politics. And won.

December 4, 2013

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Podcast Phone Earpods

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

November 21, 2024

Podcast Phone Earpods

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.

November 21, 2024

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ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.

November 21, 2024

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

By Melissa Busch

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.

November 21, 2024

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.

November 20, 2024

DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025

Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.

November 20, 2024

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What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.

November 20, 2024

Antibiotics Concept

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1

Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.

November 20, 2024

Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond

By Estela Vargas

From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.

November 19, 2024

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Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique

Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.

November 19, 2024

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From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach

By Trina Shipley

Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.

November 19, 2024

What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025

Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.

November 18, 2024

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