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Endodontics
Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique
Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.
November 19, 2024
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Scope of Practice
Dental hygienists, therapists good for more than the team
Integrating dental hygienists and dental therapists into healthcare teams may benefit dental teams, healthcare systems, and patients, reports a study recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
November 18, 2024
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Periodontics
This simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum disease
The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
November 15, 2024
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Periodontics
VOC exposure linked to periodontitis
Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
November 13, 2024
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Smile Design
A smart hack for an implant-supported denture
A technique published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry entails a magnetic system using reference points for enhanced stability and safety.
November 13, 2024
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Periodontics
Gum disease may not be linked to implant failure
The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 11, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
Reasons why patients maintain oral health may surprise you
More adults are practicing proper oral care to avoid costly dental issues, desiring to save money and avoid unexpected expenses, according to the Delta Dental "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."
November 11, 2024
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Implants
E-cigarettes may affect dental implant integration
E-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
November 8, 2024
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Dental Education
UT Health to study platform to treat gum disease, more
Researchers at the University of Texas Health (UT Health) Houston School of Dentistry will develop a platform to improve current treatments for periodontal disease and oral cancer.
November 6, 2024
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TMJ/TMD
How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
November 6, 2024
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Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste
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.
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Practice Trends
DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025
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Antibiotics
What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis
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Implants
Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Insurance
Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond
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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
Dental Tech Modern Office
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
Antibiotics Concept
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
Smail Doug
Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond
By Estela Vargas
From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.
November 19, 2024
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Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique
By Ava Barros
Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.
November 19, 2024
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From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach
By Trina Shipley
Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.
November 19, 2024
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What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025
By Kevin Henry
Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.
November 18, 2024
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Dentist accused of peeping on ex-employee charged with stalking
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was charged with stalking for allegedly trying to bribe a former employee after reportedly peeping on her in the bathroom.
November 18, 2024
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How to handle a behavioral management charge at your practice
By Melissa Busch
A charge for behavioral management of her child at a dental practice in Washington has one mom claiming special needs discrimination, but a practice management professional doesn't believe that’s the case.
November 18, 2024
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Dental hygienists, therapists good for more than the team
By Ava Barros
Integrating dental hygienists and dental therapists into healthcare teams may benefit dental teams, healthcare systems, and patients, reports a study recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
November 18, 2024
Dental Team Masks
Why 2025 is the year to move your dental practice to the cloud
By Dr. Lior Tamir
Cloud-based systems can transform how you operate, improve patient care, and safeguard your dental practice's data in ways traditional methods cannot, writes Dr. Lior Tamir.
November 18, 2024
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