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A former orthodontist who closed his practices after he was arrested has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. child exploitation charges.

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A 35-year-old woman presented to the dentist for a regular recall examination. In an x-ray, the clinician noted an unusual lesion in her right mandible.

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State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial

By Melissa Busch

An ex-state trooper serving a life sentence without parole following his conviction for the murder of a dentist is seeking a new trial.

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AI may predict orthodontic extractions

AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.

October 17, 2025

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What are the differences between a DSO vs. a DPO?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the differences between two acronyms that are impacting the dental industry in big ways.

October 17, 2025

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Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

October 17, 2025

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Delta Dental Institute awards $1M to boost workforce

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Five industry organizations will receive funding for their efforts to promote careers in oral health and motivate students to pursue dentistry.

October 16, 2025

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DEO, Planet DDS partner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization (DEO) and Planet DDS are collaborating to offer the Launchpad program to DEO members.

October 16, 2025

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Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license

By Clark Kauffman

A central Iowa dentist agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.

October 16, 2025

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Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are

Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.

October 16, 2025

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Dental endoscopy: A hygienist's perspective on transforming periodontal care

Tracee Dahm interviews Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, about how periodontal endoscopy is improving periodontal treatment and outcomes.

October 16, 2025

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1st known case of high blood pressure drug-induced toothache

By Melissa Busch

High blood pressure medication caused a recurring toothache in a 45-year-old man in possibly the first reported case of its kind.

October 16, 2025

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3D bioprinting may help heal trigeminal nerve damage

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Using 3D printing, researchers may have developed a solution to help damaged nerves heal following dental surgery.

October 16, 2025

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Buffered anesthesia rivalry heats up in dental industry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Three companies are vying to be the best-in-class anesthetic, but the ultimate winner may be dental patients.

October 16, 2025

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