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AI translation tool bridges communication gaps for Spanish-speaking patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new tool is designed to resolve communication challenges for rural practices and clinics.
June 24, 2026
Smiling older man with a blurred dental operatory background behind him.
Medicaid cuts, coverage rollbacks fueling rise in dental tourism
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Dental tourism is surging as Medicaid cuts and coverage rollbacks leave millions of Americans without affordable access to dental care.
June 22, 2026
Street view of a modern multistory commercial building with blue awnings, parked cars, and pedestrians on a sunny day in a metropolitan area.
PDS Health raises $2 million for clean water in Ethiopia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PDS Health's annual campaign, charity: water, has raised more than $2 million.
June 15, 2026
A young girl smiles while holding a cup of water with a mountain in the background.
Older adults may pay the price of skipping dental care
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Older people who can’t afford needed dental care may have a much higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia.
April 23, 2026
A dentist examines the teeth of an older woman.
NYU Dentistry to expand care center for kids with disabilities
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New York University Dentistry is expanding its oral health services with a $5.5 million grant to treat children with disabilities.
April 21, 2026
Modern dental clinic reception area with purple accent wall, contemporary seating, and natural lighting from large windows
Baby teeth show promise for cerebral palsy treatment
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A stem cell therapy using human baby teeth improved motor function and learning in rats. Clinical trials in children are next.
April 9, 2026
A girl holds up a baby tooth between her index finger and thumb.
Racial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visits
By Ava Barros
Racial discrimination and low socioeconomic status were linked to poorer oral health, which, combined, can have pronounced effects on kids.
April 1, 2026
A girl opens her mouth for a dental exam.
Dental care may be deferred more often due to medical debt
By Ava Barros
About 1 in 7 U.S. adults delay care because of medical debt, and dental care is often what they are postponing.
March 23, 2026
A man wearing glasses looks concerned as he looks at a piece of paper.
These barriers to dental care may surprise you
By Ava Barros
A recent study identifies multiple factors that are preventing millions of people from seeing an oral healthcare provider.
March 18, 2026
A smiling dental assistant adjusts an overhead light.
Maybe kick these habits for better oral health at 40
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Journal of Dentistry study links lifestyle choices in early adulthood to significantly higher oral disease risk by age 40.
March 9, 2026
A woman dentist uses forceps to apply cotton pads to a man's mouth as part of a dental procedure.
Guess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?
By Ava Barros
A recent study identifies three key factors pointing to why U.S. adults put off dental visits.
February 16, 2026
A blue and white dental operatory exam chair.
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
By Melissa Busch
With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.
February 13, 2026
Orange prescription medication bottle labeled 'buprenorphine' with white pills scattered on a dark background.
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