Dental Specialties

'But it doesn’t hurt.' How to talk to patients about cracked teeth before they break.
By Dr. Jennifer You
Dr. Jennifer You explains how to talk with patients about asymptomatic cracked teeth, weighing the risks of treating now verus waiting.
November 5, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You, founder and owner of Lumos Dental.
New research explains why implant infections defy antibiotics
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Titanium particles released by corrosion trap macrophages in an inflammatory state, which may explain why antibiotics so often fail.
November 5, 2026
Close-up of a bright smile showing white teeth with a visible dental implant in the lower jaw.
Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally
By Melissa Busch
There may be a surprising link between dentists' personal lives and TMD treatment, according to a new study.
November 4, 2026
A male dentist talkds with a teen female patient. Behind them is a modern, white dental operatory.
Opinion: Biocompatibility belongs in every restorative decision
By Dr. Jessica Shireman
Restorative decisions, one dentist argues, must weigh biocompatibility, not just mechanical strength.
November 4, 2026
Close-up of hands typing on a laptop computer.
Gum disease, more may mean raised risk of this cancer
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease and more may be silently raising patients' cancer risk, according to a new study.
November 2, 2026
3D visualization of antibodies attacking a cancer cell.
Study ties pediatric anesthesia safety to clinician training
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An AAOMS analysis found no evidence that a separate anesthesia provider makes office-based pediatric dental anesthesia safer.
October 29, 2026
A child has his eyes closed as an anesthesia mask is placed over his nose and mouth.
Is it the ear or the jaw? Symptoms that may point to TMD.
By Dr. Kim Ledermann, MS
Earache, tinnitus, and dizziness may stem from the jaw, not the ear. An orofacial pain specialist explains the overlap.
October 29, 2026
A woman holds her hand on her cheek with a painful expression on her face.
Laser-focused: A dentist's perspective on rethinking periodontal care and oral surgery
By Kevin Henry
Laser technology has transformed one dentist's oral surgery procedures, offering benefits for patients and practices alike.
October 29, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Joshua Weintraub.
Your mouth, your choice: Why dental treatment should fit the person in the chair
By Dr. Megan Peterson Boyle
Dr. Megan Peterson Boyle shares five critical factors patients and clinicans should use to determine the ideal dental treatment plan.
October 28, 2026
A woman dentist consults with a female patient.
Roe Dental Laboratory launches digital overdenture workflow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Roe’s ArchBridge for Overdenture uses six titanium scan bodies to capture attachment positions, removing chairside pickups.
October 26, 2026
The Grammetry full-arch scan body system from Roe Dental.
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
By Melissa Busch
One hour of daily screen time may affect toddlers' teeth, according to a new study.
October 26, 2026
A young girl smiles as the viewer.
This treatment may hit the right chord for 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A study revealed that music therapy may affect physiological factors during oral surgery.
October 22, 2026
A woman dental patient has her eyes closed and has black headphones placed over her ears.
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