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
Major General Sharon Bannister
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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Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting
An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
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2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact
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This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease
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3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
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No more water fluoridation may boost dental business
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Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
November 22, 2024
Dentist Handcuffs
2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact
By Melissa Busch
A dentist recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by two former patients.
November 22, 2024
Lawsuit Eccolo
This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease
By Ava Barros
This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
November 22, 2024
Pregnant Woman
3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
By Kevin Henry
How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.
November 22, 2024
Witch Wicked Ai Gen
No more water fluoridation may boost dental business
By Melissa Busch
Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge.
November 22, 2024
Stock Exchange
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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