Dental Specialties

Another way gum disease germs may ravage the body

By Ava Barros

Gum disease bacteria may be doing damage far beyond the mouth, and the effects could be serious for millions of women.

March 12, 2026

Electric vs. air-driven dental handpieces: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's thoughts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Electric dental handpieces are gaining market share. Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals the benefits: consistent torque, quieter performance, and superior cutting efficiency.

March 11, 2026

How buffering local anesthetic can transform dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Learn the history, benefits, and practical application of buffering local anesthetics in dentistry, with insights from Dr. Jason Goodchild.

March 11, 2026

Dentists say stick with water fluoridation -- it works

By Ava Barros

New research shows a 25% reduction in cavities and $9.8 billion in savings.

March 9, 2026

Meet the WWE superstar who blends teeth into his in-ring personality

By Kevin Henry

Danhausen finally made his WWE debut at the recent Elimination Chamber. So why should the dental community care? Well, it's all about the teeth.

March 6, 2026

Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy

By Ava Barros

Using certain nutritional supplements, paired with scaling and root planing, may benefit patients with periodontitis.

March 5, 2026

Clinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close cases

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Learn how Dr. Paul Homoly's question can help you understand patient motivations more clearly and close more dental cases successfully.

March 4, 2026

What is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?

By Kevin Henry

The future of orthodontics is here: Hybrid treatments and smart technology are reshaping clear aligner care for dental patients.

March 4, 2026

Patients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeries

By Ava Barros

“Patients undergoing third molar extraction generally hold more negative preoperative expectations than what they actually experienced postoperatively,” researchers reported.

March 3, 2026

Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists

By Ava Barros

A JADA study reports a woeful shortage of orofacial pain specialists in the U.S. -- approximately 531 providers for 333 million people.

February 26, 2026

Clinical tip: Why investing in dental technology matters

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Watch as Dr. Brett Titensor discusses how dental technology has changed how he practices and the offerings he can provide to his patients.

February 25, 2026

There may be a new reason to undergo orthodontics

By Ava Barros

Patients with this anatomical feature had a higher risk of posterior tooth loss, reports a study published in Clinical Oral Investigations.

February 24, 2026

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