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Teeth Magnifying Glass

Peeing our way to more dental implant material

July 1, 2025

High iron levels may be linked to gum disease

July 1, 2025

Medicaid Puzzle Suthisak

What comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?

July 1, 2025

2025 07 29 Catapult Paperplane Vr 400

Innovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxiety

July 1, 2025

Peeing our way to more dental implant material

University of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.

July 1, 2025

Teeth Magnifying Glass

High iron levels may be linked to gum disease

A recently published study in the Journal of Periodontology links higher iron levels to more severe, widespread gum disease, highlighting a new risk factor even after adjusting for other risk factors.

July 1, 2025

What comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?

In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, guest author Brian Jones reflects on the current state of Medicaid dentistry, the challenges posed by staffing shortages, the role of teledentistry in improving access to care, and more.

July 1, 2025

Medicaid Puzzle Suthisak

Innovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxiety

By Dr. Ankur Gupta

Dr. Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education relates his transformational experience using Paperplane Therapeutics' virtual reality glasses in patients with severe dental anxiety to experience fear-free care while achieving beautiful aesthetic results.

July 1, 2025

2025 07 29 Catapult Paperplane Vr 400

Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.

Stony Brook University researchers have received a grant to study whether routine dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans help detect early signs of heart disease.

July 1, 2025

Dentist accused of sending lewd images to minors

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.

June 30, 2025

Doctor Handcuffs

Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?

By Melissa Busch

Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.

June 30, 2025

Worried Woman Smartphone Iona

What it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental profession

By Monica Satake

Learn what it takes to be an outstanding dental team member. Monica Satake, MHE, offers tips on how to get there in your practice.

June 30, 2025

Satake Monica 400

Do’s and don’ts for keeping your patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices can’t afford to lose patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines effective tips to shore up your practice base and ensure steady growth.

June 30, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements

By Melissa Busch

Here’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.

June 27, 2025

This may offer a less invasive way to screen for gum disease

A noninvasive ultrasound technique promises a more reliable and comfortable way to screen for gum disease -- no manual probing required -- according to an American Chemical Society press release.

June 27, 2025

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia

By Melissa K. Turner

Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.

June 27, 2025

Turner Melissa 400 Nl

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