Dental Specialties

Premier Dental now exclusive U.S. distributor of PerioStom

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PerioStom uses chitosan microspheres to form a protective barrier in the periodontal pocket after scaling and root planing.

August 19, 2026

FDA approves first OTC acetaminophen-naproxen combo pill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The new nonprescription tablet, cleared for toothache and other minor pain, gives dental patients a fixed-dose, opioid-free option for at-home relief.

August 19, 2026

Dentists may be a major part of the problem in this situation

By Melissa Busch

Dentists may be an overlooked gateway to a major global crisis.

August 19, 2026

'Veneer regret' isn't about the veneers. It's about what nobody said before the case began.

By Dr. Piotr Irving

Patients who regret veneers rarely regret porcelain, writes Dr. Piotr Irving. They regret the conversation that never happened.

August 19, 2026

RDHs are divided on the 5-mm pocket, so what do we do about it?

By Kevin Henry

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says familiarity with a patient shouldn't impede hygienists from exploring what may silently be driving gum disease.

August 18, 2026

When SRP doesn't resolve the inflammation, here's what to ask next

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

A site that keeps bleeding after scaling and root planing (SRP) is information and deserves a different question, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

August 17, 2026

NatEureka Labs wins Shils Fund's 2026 Great Oral Health Pitch

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

CajuDent, which uses anacardic acid from cashew apples to target biofilm, won a prestigious dental innovation pitch competition.

August 14, 2026

Nottingham gel shows promise for regrowing enamel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers say the fluoride-free, protein-based gel could restore enamel lost to decay or erosion.

August 14, 2026

Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth

By Melissa Busch

Viral food videos may pose serious hidden dental risks to adolescents, according to a new study.

August 13, 2026

How to use AI in dentistry without losing your clinical judgment

By Dr. Paul Homoly

AI in dentistry works best when the clinician leads and AI confirms. Dr. Paul Homoly explains why people still build trust.

August 12, 2026

CAMBRA says assess 1st, but what happens when the patient still says no to fluoride?

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

The most effective fluoride varnish is one the dental patient accepts. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, provides coaching on how to get there.

August 11, 2026

Essential Dental Seminars expands hands-on CE course schedule to new locations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The continuing education provider expanded its offerings, adding new endodontic and restorative classes in Colorado and California.

August 10, 2026

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