OCT dental imaging

Jul 7, 2008

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) dental imaging. Video courtesy of Dr. Craig Gimbel, Lantis Laser.

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Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry

September 10, 2024

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Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy

September 9, 2024

Webinar: Ensuring Patient Safety (CE Credits)

Webinar: Ensuring Patient Safety (CE Credits)

August 20, 2024

Dr. Robin Reich.

Want to scale your dental practice? DSO leaders share their top tips

September 9, 2024

Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry

While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

September 10, 2024

Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.

Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.

September 9, 2024

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Common chemicals linked to periodontitis

By Melissa Busch

Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.

September 9, 2024

Woman Lab Microscope

Want to scale your dental practice? DSO leaders share their top tips

Six industry leaders at the Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference shared their top tips about scaling dental practices. Here's what they had to say.

September 9, 2024

Dr. Robin Reich.

Dental infection control: Exploring the good and bad sides of biofilm

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Melissa Turner, a biofilm expert, about the two sides of biofilm. During the interview, they discussed the importance of understanding the full story of biofilm and its use cases in society.

September 9, 2024

Melissa K. Turner.

Do's and don'ts for practice changes

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Sometimes your dental practice needs to make necessary changes involving your operations or systems, which can be met with resistance from team members. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to address the subject with your team.

September 9, 2024

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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters

By Dr. Chris Kammer

With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.

September 7, 2024

Dr. Chris Kammer

Spitting differences: Men, women differ in salivary flow

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A recent study sheds light on a finding that, while not exactly new, has significant implications for one sex and is one that clinicians should be aware of.

September 7, 2024

Dry Mouth Cracked Toungue

Study provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timing

Manual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.

September 7, 2024

Colored Toothbrushes Adragan

Do you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.

September 6, 2024

Detailing the similarities between South African and U.S. dental assistants

During a recent trip to South Africa, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry was again reminded of how alike dental assistants can be, even halfway around the world.

September 6, 2024

Jeanné Oosthuysen and Kevin Henry in South Africa

The possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AI

An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

September 5, 2024

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