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The 3 rules of customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Following these three golden rules of customer service will delight your patients, increase referrals, and escalate production, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

November 27, 2024

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Trial delay for dentist accused of killing wife with laced shakes

By Melissa Busch

The trial of a dentist in Colorado who is accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes was delayed after his attorney abruptly withdrew from the case right before jurors were to be selected.

November 26, 2024

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This antioxidant regulates cavity-causing bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Resveratrol, an antioxidant, may help prevent cavities by altering enamel's protective layer and reducing acid production from cavity-causing bacteria. This study was published in the Journal of Dentistry.

November 26, 2024

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Is this tray causing irritation during teeth bleaching?

Using a 3-mm extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

November 26, 2024

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13 tools to enhance your dental hygiene practice in 2025

By Melissa K. Turner

Here's a look at the products that took home the 2024 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards.

November 26, 2024

Cellerant podcast series: The future of dental technology with insights from DEXIS

In this episode, Kevin Henry speaks with Jordan Reiss, senior director of clinical strategic development for DEXIS, about the evolution of dental imaging technology.

November 26, 2024

15 more come forward against assistant accused of assaulting patient

By Melissa Busch

More than a dozen other alleged victims have come forward against a former dental assistant who was arrested in August for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair.

November 25, 2024

Broken, lodged dental needle results in cash settlement

By Melissa Busch

A man in England who was left with permanent nerve damage after a dental needle broke in his mouth while he was getting anesthesia was awarded a settlement.

November 25, 2024

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Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters

Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.

November 25, 2024

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4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice

By Amanda Hill, RDH

Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.

November 25, 2024

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Do's and don'ts for continuing education

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Continuing education enhances both clinical and business managerial skills for doctors and staff. Follow these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin to ensure a high return on investment.

November 25, 2024

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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

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