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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Wife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practice
The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
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Wife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practice
By Melissa Busch
The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
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By Gaby Solano
By steering clear of these 10 dental no-no's, Gaby Solano believes you will keep your patients returning and ensure they leave with a smile.
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Dental duets: Despite what you may have read, dentistry is a smart investment
By Dr. Shervin Molayem, Michael Ventriello
The latest advances in dental technology offer exciting investment opportunities for individual investors, venture capital firms, and private equity groups, writes Michael Ventriello and Dr. Shervin Molayem.
November 7, 2024
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9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's license
By Clark Kauffman
A recently filed lawsuit alleges negligence in the death of 50-year-old patient.
November 6, 2024
Executive Board
Why naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kit
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Keeping naloxone readily available in the dental emergency kit is the first step in combating opioid overdose, writes Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
November 6, 2024
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How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
By Ava Barros
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
November 6, 2024
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What do you do when a dental patient refuses local anesthetic?
By Kevin Henry
A recent article on DrBicuspid.com had us asking questions, and a Chicago-area dentist gave her opinion on what to do when a patient refuses anesthesia for a minor dental procedure.
November 5, 2024
Woman Listening
AAE responds to reports of dentists pulling healthy teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a statement in response to reports of dentists removing healthy, treatable teeth in favor of implants.
November 5, 2024
Dental Implant
Clinical tip: Revolutionizing class II restorations in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. David Clark about the evolution of composite dentistry, the challenges of adapting to new techniques, and the importance of confidence.
November 5, 2024
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Newly developed toothbrush may prevent toothpaste swallowing
By Ava Barros
A professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine has developed a toothbrush with suction to prevent people from swallowing toothpaste, according to a university press release.
November 5, 2024
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Trump win may mean bye-bye to fluoridated drinking water
By Melissa Busch
If Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the cavity-fighter fluoride may be removed from U.S. public water systems.
November 4, 2024
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Hydroxyapatite is an effective fluoride-free solution for caries
By Ava Barros
Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
November 4, 2024
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