Gwen Essex, RDH, EdD

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Woman arrested after wild incident at orthodontic office
By Melissa Busch
A shocking incident at an orthodontic office ended in an arrest.
May 5, 2026
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Quiet patterns that erode trust on a dental team
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Dental teams lose their best people quietly. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, describes exactly what's happening and how to stop it.
May 5, 2026
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Scaling practice growth with smarter financial tools
By Franshaun Thomas
Franshaun Thomas reveals the hidden growth opportunity independent dental practices are missing in patient conversations.
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By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Longtime orthodontic assistant Anthony Herrera reveals the pre-education strategy that turns anxious teens into confident patients and more.
May 5, 2026
Podcast Phone Earpods
Dentist accused of hiding camera to stand trial
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of planting a surveillance camera in a staff-only bathroom at his West Virginia dental practice will face trial.
May 4, 2026
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What’s new with dental assistants in your state?
By Melissa Busch
Several states have passed new laws affecting dental assistants' scope of practice. Learn what's changing in your practice.
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The team retention problem in dentistry
Dentistry's staffing crisis isn't about finding talent, but rather it's about keeping it, writes Chris Mizenko.
May 4, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for building a culture of accountability
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to implement accountability that can help your team and practice flourish.
May 4, 2026
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5 essential tips to keep stress in check as a dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover insights from Dr. Alan Stern on maintaining a positive mindset and fostering strong patient relationships.
May 4, 2026
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This may be how you really bust oral health myths
By Melissa Busch
Technology alone can't stop dental myths. Here's what may actually work.
May 1, 2026
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Revenue leakage in dental practices: Why silos cost more than you think
The biggest threat to your profitability might not be competition  -- it might be the silos inside your practice.
May 1, 2026
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CMS proposes prior authorization rule with dental implications
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule would extend electronic prior authorization standards to dental transactions.
May 1, 2026
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