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Oral health program makes toothbrushing fun for kids

How do you get kids to brush their teeth twice a day? A 21-day oral health education program that provided in-school instruction with the goal of making toothbrushing fun had a big impact on the students, according to a new study in the International Dental Journal.

May 3, 2018

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AAE18: Is newer technology better at reducing bacterial load?

Are newer root canal instruments and procedures more effective at eliminating bacteria than their predecessors? Studies presented on April 26 at the 2018 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting (AAE18) suggest the superiority of one of the new 3D shaper file system but no differences among debridement devices.

May 1, 2018

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How to take action to reduce periodontal disease

How can dental practitioners and organizations increase global awareness and prevention of periodontal disease? A new white paper and an advocacy guide produced by the FDI World Dental Federation provide tips on suggested actions for improving periodontal health.

April 30, 2018

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The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures

Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.

April 23, 2018

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What are the consequences of early first-molar extraction?

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus among practitioners, researchers turned to the literature for answers.

April 19, 2018

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Do certain techniques or materials produce better dentures?

What are the best techniques and materials for making final impressions for complete and removable partial dentures? As there is no clinical consensus, researchers conducted a review of the published literature and published their findings in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

April 15, 2018

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Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, investigators compared the effects of this treatment on periodontitis patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis.

April 11, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

Review advises conservative approach for painful TMD

What's the best way to manage pain in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD)? Authors of a recent review propose a conservative approach that includes multiple kinds of treatments, including dental, psychological, medical, and physical therapies.

April 10, 2018

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Race, sex affect Medicaid opioid prescription rates

Dentists are writing fewer opioid prescriptions than other practitioners, but prescribing patterns differ by a patient's race, ethnicity, and sex, as well as by provider type. That's according to a new study of Medicaid recipients published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 1, 2018

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Tooth-related factors linked to perio bone loss

Tooth-related factors are linked to periodontal disease but systemic factors aren't, according to research presented at the recent 2018 American Association of Dental Research meeting. Results indicated that older patients are still vulnerable to bone loss, but minimally invasive treatments may reduce this risk.

March 28, 2018

2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400

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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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The keys to identifying the right dental technology and KPIs

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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers

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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

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

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

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

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

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

3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids

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

Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner

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?

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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