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Infection Control
Case report: Dorsal tongue ulcer in COVID-19 patient
A dental team in Afghanistan identified a dorsal tongue ulcer in a 62-year-old man who later tested positive for COVID-19. The man's painful lesion persisted for weeks, and he also experienced asymptomatic geographic tongue, according to details published on May 20 in BMC Oral Health.
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CAD/CAM
Imaging reveals dentition of 3.67-million-year-old skull
A team of global researchers used high-resolution imaging to reveal never-before-seen dental details in a 3.67-million-year-old skull of a prehuman ancestor known as Little Foot. The images and insights were published on March 2 in e-Life.
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Woman arrested for running illegal dental practice
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal dental business from a home without a license, and this may not have been her only location.
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Woman arrested for running illegal dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal dental business from a home without a license, and this may not have been her only location.
March 18, 2025
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Caries may be linked to osteoporosis
By Ava Barros
Severe caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 18, 2025
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The biggest billing mistakes dental practices are already making in 2025
By Ashley Bond
It's estimated that dentists and dental practice owners lose up to 10% of their hard-earned revenue due to billing errors and ineffective collection processes. Ashley Bond has some tips to help you keep money in your pockets.
March 18, 2025
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Advancements in periodontal and peri-implant disease classification: Insights from Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz
By Kevin Henry
Here is a closer, in-depth look at the updated framework for diagnosing and treating periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.
March 18, 2025
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School employee steals and resells $158K in gold dental items
By Melissa Busch
A dental school employee was arrested for allegedly stealing about $158,000 worth of gold alloy dental products from the university.
March 17, 2025
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Let's have a real talk about dental hygienist salary numbers in 2025
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes it's time for a deeper conversation about dental hygienist salaries. Here's why, what it means, and how it impacts the profession and the bottom line of the dental practice.
March 17, 2025
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Podcast: Dr. Jason Goodchild on what you need to know about buffering local anesthesia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Dr. Jason Goodchild explains the science behind buffering, its benefits, and how it can improve patient comfort during dental procedures.
March 4, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for becoming a great leader
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every leader can improve and become a great leader by following these do's and don'ts, says Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 17, 2025
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Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
March 14, 2025
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Should asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.
By Ava Barros
Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
March 14, 2025
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Advice for enduring the current retirement plan roller coaster ride
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
What can dentists do to build up the asset value of their retirement plan when the stock market hits some slumps? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, shares his advice.
March 14, 2025
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ERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closures
By Ava Barros
Dental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 14, 2025
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