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Dental Hygiene
Can an adhesive patch help treat oral conditions?
Research on an adhesive patch for treating oral lichen planus and recurring aphthous stomatitis was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research.
March 23, 2023
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Marketing
Marketing agency highlights LinkedIn strategies for DSOs
Dental marketing agency Our Thrive Tribe highlighted statistics and strategies that dental service organizations (DSOs) can use on the social media network LinkedIn to build brand awareness.
March 16, 2023
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AI
AI accurately locates important face, jaw bones
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) technique can accurately locate important points in the skull, face, and jaw bones in computed tomography scans, suggest findings published on March 6 in the Journal of Medical Imaging.
March 9, 2023
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Hygiene Tools
At-home teeth scaling goes viral on TikTok
A TikTok trend where people attempt at-home teeth scaling has drawn the attention of dental experts who say that this procedure should be left to the professionals. While teeth scaling has health benefits, experts worry that untrained people could accidentally injure their teeth and gums.
March 5, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Smartphone app remotely screens children's teeth
The University of Western Australia is highlighting a feasibility study showing that a smartphone app can remotely screen children's teeth. The study was published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
March 2, 2023
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Periodontics
Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging
Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing.
February 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Value of lost baby teeth rise in latest poll
The average value of a single lost baby tooth in the U.S. jumped by 16% over the past year, according to the 2023 Original Tooth Fairy Poll conducted by Delta Dental.
February 26, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
CDA calls for changes to sedation permits
The California Dental Association (CDA) is asking the California Dental Board to adjust its training requirements for moderate sedation permits, as well as onsite inspections and evaluations.
February 16, 2023
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Insurance
About half of older U.S. adults lack dental insurance
About half of all older U.S. adults lack dental insurance, according to research published on February 7 in Health Affairs. Furthermore, in 2018, nearly half of older adults received no dental care, the study found.
February 9, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Periodontitis linked to atrial fibrosis
Periodontitis may serve as a risk factor for atrial fibrosis, according to research recently highlighted by the University of Hiroshima in Japan. In a study of 76 patients with heart disease, a significant correlation was found tying periodontitis to fibrosis scarring that can lead to an irregular heartbeat.
February 2, 2023
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More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.
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Orofacial Pain
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
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Periodontics
Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements
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Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice
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More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
By Melissa Busch
The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.
December 15, 2025
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This may help dentin hypersensitivity
By Ava Barros
This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.
December 15, 2025
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Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes
By Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH
About 3 in 4 pregnant women develop gingivitis, highlighting the need for proper oral hygiene and professional care, writes Sue Scherer, RDH.
December 15, 2025
Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov
Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to insulate your balance sheet from shrinking insurance reimbursements.
December 15, 2025
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Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.
December 12, 2025
Fire Rescue Tape Stephen
Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
By Ava Barros
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
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Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees
By Emily Edwards
Shopping for a new credit card processor rarely cuts costs, says Emily Edwards of Verisave. Here's how to reduce processing fees.
December 12, 2025
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Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
December 12, 2025
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Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A man who posed as a dentist and left one woman with a third of her teeth was sentenced in a plea deal.
December 11, 2025
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Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk
By Ava Barros
A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.
December 11, 2025
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Dental insurance may offer more benefits than good teeth
By Melissa Busch
Individuals reported seeing a surprising upside to having dental insurance, according to a new report.
December 11, 2025
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What's the burden of gum disease where you live?
By Ava Barros
Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.
December 11, 2025
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