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Cardiovascular
Oral infection indicators may predict cardiovascular disease
Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research meeting in Portland, OR.
March 19, 2023
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Brain
Diabetes, tooth loss worsen cognitive decline
People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published on March 12 in the Journal of Dental Research.
March 14, 2023
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Periodontics
Study finds link between periodontitis, arthritis
A team of researchers has reported a link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, furthering research that could lead to therapies for the two conditions, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.
March 13, 2023
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Restorations
U.S. Air Force applies for 'self-healing' dental composite patent
U.S. Air Force and Navy researchers have applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a 20-year patent on a "self-healing" dental composite, according to an article published on February 28 in TechLink.
March 6, 2023
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Oral Cancer
U.K. physicists awarded grant for new oral cancer diagnostic tool
A team of physicists at the University of Liverpool in the U.K. have been awarded 534,000 pounds ($642,000) from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to develop a new oral cancer diagnostic tool.
February 23, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
Smoking and vaping show comparable oral damage
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has been touted as a healthier alternative to smoking. But vaping causes DNA damage to oral epithelial cells comparable to that of smoking, according to a team of University of Southern California researchers.
February 21, 2023
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Restorations
SDF comparable to sealants for preventing cavities
A dose of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) brushed onto children's teeth as part of a school-based oral health program prevents cavities as effectively as sealants, according to a study published on February 9 in JAMA Network Open.
February 13, 2023
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Periodontics
17th century aristocrat perfected smile with gold wires
Archaeologists used imaging to discover how a 17th century aristocratic woman stabilized her loose teeth using gold wires -- a solution that, although innovative at the time, likely made her condition worse, according to a report published on February 6 by Live Science.
February 6, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment
Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment, according to a study published by Danish researchers in the Journal of Dental Research. Heavy smokers with severe inflammation may have no benefit from periodontal therapy, the research found.
February 5, 2023
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Hygiene Tools
U.K. counties to launch in-school toothbrushing initiative
Health directors in the U.K.'s Essex and Suffolk counties plan to bestow grants that will be used for a supervised toothbrushing in schools initiative, according to a BBC News report. The investment package will give 967,000 pounds ($1.2 million) to the Suffolk County Council.
January 30, 2023
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Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license
A dentist accused of using an alias to illegally prescribe thousands of pain pills to herself and family members has permanently surrendered her dental license.
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events
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Organized Dentistry
AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners
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Practice Trends
Shoring up dental organizations' security vulnerabilities
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Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of using an alias to illegally prescribe thousands of pain pills to herself and family members has permanently surrendered her dental license.
December 17, 2024
Agreement Legal Settlement
Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events
By Ava Barros
Infrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
December 17, 2024
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AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners
By Melissa Busch
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) will monitor research about microplastics possibly being released from clear aligners.
December 17, 2024
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Shoring up dental organizations' security vulnerabilities
By Erik Eisen
The harsh reality is that it is only a matter of time before a practice or dental service organization is hit by a cyber breach of some kind, writes Erik Eisen. Here are key areas of your business you can self-audit.
December 17, 2024
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Suit filed in healthy teen's 3rd-molar surgery death
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a healthy 17-year-old who died following anesthesia-related complications during a third-molar extraction procedure are suing his oral surgeon.
December 16, 2024
Gavel Scale Lawsuit
Mouth taping helps apnea, snoring. Maybe?
By Ava Barros
The popular social media trend of mouth taping during sleep may improve obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and bilevel ventilation, but more research is needed, reports a review study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.
December 16, 2024
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How much should you raise your fees in 2025?
By Estela Vargas
While it's normal to feel trepidatious about raising your dental fees, adjusting your fees annually is vital to maintaining a stable, profitable business, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
December 16, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Overcoming patient concerns about proposed treatment isn't taught in dental school. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to boost case acceptance and practice production.
December 16, 2024
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Phony dentist accused of running kitchen apartment practice
By Melissa Busch
A woman is accused of illegally operating a dental practice out of the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment.
December 13, 2024
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Why oral health should be integrated into pre-, postnatal care
By Ava Barros
Pregnant individuals may face higher risks of dental issues, linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as mental health conditions that can worsen oral health, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
December 13, 2024
Pregnant Woman
Getting the most out of your dental practice sale with an unconventional approach
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
What is an unconventional approach to a dental practice sale that allows the dentist to get the most out of his or her continuous years of hard work? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, answers that question.
December 13, 2024
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Does dentistry have an ethics problem heading into 2025?
By Kevin Henry
Susan Gunn has spoken at dental meetings on the subject of ethics for years. However, Gunn is now worried that dentistry is at a crossroads when it comes to ethics, both personally and professionally.
December 12, 2024
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