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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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Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
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Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.
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The importance of actually hearing your dental patients
By Lisa Newburger
A visit to the periodontist reminded Lisa Newburger of the power kindness and respect have in patient care. Discover how small gestures make a lasting impact in the dental chair.
July 11, 2025
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Time to wake up about the oral health of adolescents
By Ava Barros
Adolescents worldwide continue to experience dental diseases and oral health disparities, with noncarious conditions rising significantly, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
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Types of dentists who thrive in a DSO transition
By Kim McCleskey
Drawing on thousands of conversations with dentists at all career stages, Kim McCleskey shares the traits of those who navigate career transitions successfully.
July 10, 2025
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Where else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 10, 2025
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$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.
July 9, 2025
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Dental students may embrace AI
By Ava Barros
Dental students, including those in two specialties, are not only open to artificial intelligence (AI) but optimistic about it, reports a study published in BMC Medical Education.
July 9, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to help dental patients with a gag reflex
By Kevin Henry
Do you have patients in your dental practice with a gag reflex? If so, Dr. Diwakar Kinra shares what has worked with his patients to stop them from gagging.
July 9, 2025
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3 real ways AI is transforming the dental industry, and what you should implement now
By Mike Huffaker
The AI boom has made its impact in dentistry. Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS reviews specific areas where practices are seeing improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
July 9, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on recent laws and DUWLs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another installment of his Just a Minute, Doc video series. This time, he focuses on dental unit waterlines.
July 9, 2025
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