Dental Specialties

Taking birth control pills may be a real pain for your mouth

By Melissa Busch

Oral contraceptives may be linked to jaw pain, more so in teens, according to a new study.

July 29, 2026

He built a practice around hospitality 1st, and the cosmetic dentistry followed

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Kooper Ruminer built his Oklahoma City startup around hospitality first. He shares how he built a thriving practice.

July 29, 2026

Septodont launches Flavalta, the 1st lidocaine formula with flavoring agents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Flavalta, the first lidocaine formula with flavoring agents, marks a significant innovation for Septodont.

July 28, 2026

Dental Duets: The caries conversation dentistry isn't having, Part 1

By Michael Ventriello

Dentistry calls caries the world's most prevalent chronic disease, then treats it like a plumbing problem. Dr. Brian Novy thinks that has to change.

July 28, 2026

Ortek positions BasicBites as 'daily enamel nutrition,' a new category built on microbiome science

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ortek believes BasicBites were built on microbiome science before it was mainstream. Now the company is giving that science its own category in oral care.

July 27, 2026

Has one of the biggest issues with lidocaine just been solved?

By Kevin Henry

Lidocaine has had one complaint since 1948. Septodont spent eight years solving it. Dr. Jason Goodchild tested the result.

July 23, 2026

Root canal patients get antibiotics, often for no reason

By Melissa Busch

One in 5 root canal patients receive antibiotics they don't actually need, possibly fueling antimicrobial resistance, according to a study.

July 23, 2026

Study: Extraction may not be inevitable for cracked teeth

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A study recently published in the Journal of Endodontics suggests many cracked teeth can be successfully treated.

July 23, 2026

Dr. Hugo Chavez on why bioceramic sealers changed his approach to endodontics

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Hugo Chavez has been sealing canals since 1983. Here's why he changed his sealer and why he says "fine" isn't a standard.

July 23, 2026

FDI report: Almost 3 in 5 dental orgs report patient harm from illegal dentistry

By Karie Neeley Anderson

An FDI World Dental Federation report finds illegal dentistry harming patients worldwide, in rich and poor countries alike.

July 22, 2026

These hydrogels appear to show promise for gum disease

By Ava Barros

Using AI, researchers identified two hydrogels as prime candidates for localized gum disease treatment.

July 20, 2026

How political affiliation can affect dental health may shock you

By Melissa Busch

Political affiliation may secretly influence how parents protect children from disease, according to a new study.

July 16, 2026

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