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Practice Trends
Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 11, 2025
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Legal Issues
$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care
A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.
July 9, 2025
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Legal Issues
Air embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s death
A woman died hours after developing an air embolism during a routine dental restoration procedure, according to a case report.
July 8, 2025
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Legal Issues
DSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations
A health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.
July 7, 2025
Legal Settlement Ncst Studio
Periodontics
1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth
An immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in a 27-year-old woman, which is believed to be the first case of its kind.
July 7, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of drug deal near his office enters plea
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.
July 3, 2025
Legal Scale Bench
Legal Issues
Dentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose license
A dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.
July 2, 2025
Smartphone Man Kite Rin
Industry Updates
Densys sues digital dentistry firm Medit
Israel-based intraoral 2D imaging technology company Densys has filed a U.S. lawsuit against South Korea-based digital dentistry firm Medit.
July 1, 2025
Lawsuit Eccolo
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of sending lewd images to minors
A dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.
June 30, 2025
Doctor Handcuffs
TMJ/TMD
Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?
Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.
June 30, 2025
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Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
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Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
By Melissa Busch
U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 11, 2025
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Finding kids' caries may be a snap for parents
By Ava Barros
Smartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 11, 2025
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Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.
July 11, 2025
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The importance of actually hearing your dental patients
By Lisa Newburger
A visit to the periodontist reminded Lisa Newburger of the power kindness and respect have in patient care. Discover how small gestures make a lasting impact in the dental chair.
July 11, 2025
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Time to wake up about the oral health of adolescents
By Ava Barros
Adolescents worldwide continue to experience dental diseases and oral health disparities, with noncarious conditions rising significantly, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
July 10, 2025
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Types of dentists who thrive in a DSO transition
By Kim McCleskey
Drawing on thousands of conversations with dentists at all career stages, Kim McCleskey shares the traits of those who navigate career transitions successfully.
July 10, 2025
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Where else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 10, 2025
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$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.
July 9, 2025
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Dental students may embrace AI
By Ava Barros
Dental students, including those in two specialties, are not only open to artificial intelligence (AI) but optimistic about it, reports a study published in BMC Medical Education.
July 9, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to help dental patients with a gag reflex
By Kevin Henry
Do you have patients in your dental practice with a gag reflex? If so, Dr. Diwakar Kinra shares what has worked with his patients to stop them from gagging.
July 9, 2025
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3 real ways AI is transforming the dental industry, and what you should implement now
By Mike Huffaker
The AI boom has made its impact in dentistry. Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS reviews specific areas where practices are seeing improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and profitability.
July 9, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on recent laws and DUWLs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another installment of his Just a Minute, Doc video series. This time, he focuses on dental unit waterlines.
July 9, 2025
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