Dr. Teresa Yang

Dental Education
How one dentist found her calling in the U.S. Air Force
Soaring into unexpected adventures, Maj. Gen. Sharon Bannister is one of many veterans with dental ties.
November 9, 2023
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Dental Practice
You never know what may happen
Dr. Martyn Green was a successful periodontist with his own practice in Beverly Hills, CA, when one day, his life took a sudden turn, writes Dr. Teresa Yang.
November 8, 2023
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Patient Communication
8 patient behaviors that dentists hate
In an excerpt from her new book, Dr. Teresa Yang shares eight patient behaviors that are dentists’ biggest pet peeves.
August 9, 2023
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Facing osteosarcoma in the age of Instagram
Like many 30-something-year-old women, Jen Taylor chronicles her life on the social media platform Instagram. In Taylor's case, her profile also serves as an outlet for documenting her life after she was diagnosed with cancer in her maxilla in her late 20s. Dr. Teresa Yang shares Taylor's story.
October 24, 2022
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Infection Control
I misdiagnosed my daughter with COVID hands
A few months ago, Dr. Teresa Yang visited her daughter in Northern California. As mothers do, she took a silent inventory of her daughter. Was she eating enough? Did she look happy? Then she noticed her fingers. A trip to urgent care confirmed the diagnosis of a condition familiar to oral health professionals.
July 20, 2022
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Restorations
Will automation, rising costs make dental labs obsolete?
A labor shortage, rising costs, and increasing automation are leading to big changes in the dental lab industry. Dr. Teresa Yang summarized how these trends are affecting dental labs and what smaller labs can do to compete in the modern era.
November 10, 2021
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Dental Practice
Second Opinion: This is what the public thinks of us
The public's perception of greedy dentists is on full display as Congress determines whether to earmark money for Medicare dental benefits. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Teresa Yang argues that dentists and the ADA have a responsibility to show the selfless side of dentistry.
September 22, 2021
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Dental Education
What you need to know about dental honor societies
Unless you've had a mentor involved in a dental honor society, chances are you have only heard of them in passing or know they have something to do with the alphabet soup of letters behind a dentist's name. Dr. Teresa Yang gives an overview of four such societies and their fellowship requirements.
June 16, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
What you need to know about at-home teeth whiteners
Stroll down the dental aisle at your local grocery store and you'll see an array of products promising to whiten your teeth. It's enough to cause decision paralysis, writes Dr. Teresa Yang. In this article, she breaks down the effectiveness of three over-the-counter whitening products.
June 10, 2021
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Practice Sales
Is now a good time to sell or buy a dental practice?
Is it a buyer's or seller's market right now when it comes to dental practices? Dr. Teresa Yang spoke with a pair of dental practice brokers to get their opinions on the market, as well as what is necessary if you're looking to either buy or sell a practice in the age of COVID-19.
January 17, 2021
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Anesthesia
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.
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Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
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Organized Dentistry
ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
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Organized Dentistry
Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end
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Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste
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What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer
By Kevin Henry
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
By Ava Barros
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
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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
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DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025
By Beth Gaddis
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
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Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1
By Kevin Henry
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
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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
By Ava Barros
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
Trina Shipley
What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025
By Kevin Henry
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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