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Dental Specialties
Top 5 dental specialties stories of 2024
In 2024, dentistry advanced with breakthroughs in stem cell and antibiotic therapies, highlighted risks like dental injuries and anaphylaxis, and saw an orthodontist's viral satire spotlight its influence on health and culture.
December 26, 2024
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ADHA takes stand on fluoridation
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a statement supporting community water fluoridation.
December 26, 2024
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Product Updates
Rectangle, Loyallt partner on custom dental plans
Rectangle Health has partnered with Loyallt to offer dental practices using its Practice Management Bridge platform customizable in-house membership plans.
December 23, 2024
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids
A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner
Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?
A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events
Infrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
December 17, 2024
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Sleep Apnea
Mouth taping helps apnea, snoring. Maybe?
The popular social media trend of mouth taping during sleep may improve obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and bilevel ventilation, but more research is needed, reports a review study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.
December 16, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
Why oral health should be integrated into pre-, postnatal care
Pregnant individuals may face higher risks of dental issues, linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as mental health conditions that can worsen oral health, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
December 13, 2024
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Periodontics
Periodontitis may be linked to gestational diabetes
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy, according to a study published in Primary Care Diabetes.
December 11, 2024
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ADA, AAO, Align hit with antitrust lawsuit
An antitrust lawsuit was recently filed against the ADA, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and Align Technology.
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Practice Trends
Top 5 dental practice trends stories of 2024
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Top 5 dental specialties stories of 2024
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GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer
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ADA, AAO, Align hit with antitrust lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
An antitrust lawsuit was recently filed against the ADA, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and Align Technology.
December 26, 2024
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Top 5 dental practice trends stories of 2024
By Kevin Henry
From dental service organization predictions to numbers from the ADA's Health Policy Institute, here are the trend-related articles that DrBicuspid.com readers loved in 2024.
December 26, 2024
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Top 5 dental specialties stories of 2024
By Ava Barros
In 2024, dentistry advanced with breakthroughs in stem cell and antibiotic therapies, highlighted risks like dental injuries and anaphylaxis, and saw an orthodontist's viral satire spotlight its influence on health and culture.
December 26, 2024
Top 5 Gustavofrazao
GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer
By Kevin Henry
During a booth interview at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Midmark's Holly Weaver gave DrBicuspid the rundown of why she believes the M11 is a game changer in dentistry.
December 26, 2024
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ADHA takes stand on fluoridation
By Ava Barros
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a statement supporting community water fluoridation.
December 26, 2024
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Imposter dentist sentenced to jail
By Melissa Busch
A woman who was given a chance to show she changed before she was convicted of illegally practicing dentistry was sentenced after it was discovered she reportedly continued giving people veneers without a license.
December 23, 2024
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These are the top 10 DSOs in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid's 2024 list of top 10 dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. include Heartland Dental and MB2 Dental.
December 23, 2024
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Breaking down the top 5 dental podcasts of 2024 from DrBicuspid
By Kevin Henry
We look at the podcasts from DrBicuspid you listened to the most in 2024 and notice a theme when it comes to what you needed to hear over the past year.
December 23, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for building your team's confidence
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You may be bypassing the most important, impactful opportunity that's in front of you daily to improve practice performance. Following these tips will improve your bottom line, and your practice will reap multiple rewards, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
December 23, 2024
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Troubled dental manager indicted
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
December 20, 2024
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The keys to identifying the right dental technology and KPIs
By Beth Gaddis
A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.
December 20, 2024
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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers
By Lora Graetzer
Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.
December 20, 2024
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