Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy, biology, and esthetics intersect. Through a combination of digital and physical diagnostic tools, clinicians can…
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Real, Lasting Change Happens on the Patient’s Terms
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CMS Rule Cements the Importance of Oral and Systemic Health Integration
A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy marks a major step toward integrating dentistry and medicine. By adding…
Exercise and Omega-3s Pose a Powerful Threat Against Apical Periodontitis
New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation,…
FDA Tightens Rules on Fluoride Supplements for Children
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to restrict unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription products…
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Set to debut at IDS Germany in Cologne, scheduled March 14–18, Admetec (admetec.com) will launch the industry’s first integrated high-definition (HD) camera and headlight for dental loupes. The lightweight Flamingo combines modern tech and…
Kentucky Woman Dies After Undergoing Tooth Extraction
A 42-year-old woman in Louisville, Kentucky, died 5 days after undergoing a tooth extraction procedure in an oral surgery practice. Her cause of death was due to respiratory failure brought on by a brain injury related to a tooth infection.…
Arizona Tooth Fairy Receives Accolades
Jenny Zamora-Garcia, RDH, was recently honored with Flagstaff’s “Citizen of the Year” Award for her work in dental public health.
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Board of Infectious Disease Physicians Recommend Ceasing COVID-19 Testing Among Asymptomatic
The Board of Directors of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America recently released new recommendations for COVID-19. The group suggests that asymptomatic patients need not be routinely tested for COVID-19 in hospitals and other…
The New Year Brings New Employment Regulations for California Dentists
With some requiring immediate implementation while others offering a grace period, new regulations regarding employment are impacting California dentists. Some regulations apply only to businesses with a minimum number of employees. In…
Appeals Court Overturns Earlier Decision to Prevent Medicaid Funding for DHATs
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has overturned a previous ruling that prevented Medicaid from covering services provided by dental health aide therapists (DHATs) on Tribal lands in the state of Washington. The…
Dental Assistants Recognition Week Is Coming in March
Dentistry has struggled to keep up with patient demand due to a shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants. As such, the American Dental Association (ADA) is reminding its members to celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week…
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