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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

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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

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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

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

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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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Regulatory Updates

FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements

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

Dentist gives up license following misconduct claims

A dentist agreed to surrender his license for at least seven years to resolve misconduct claims made by two employees.

June 26, 2025

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Dentist arrested in predator sting

A dentist and 17 others were arrested in a sting to catch online predators.

June 25, 2025

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Implants that mimic real teeth? They’re in the works.

Researchers may have found a way to make dental implants feel more like real teeth.

June 25, 2025

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Pediatric dentist arrested for threatening to shoot family

A New York pediatric dentist was arrested in Florida after he allegedly threatened to shoot his family.

June 24, 2025

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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.

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What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?

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Podcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistry

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When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie

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Opinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters

Dentist accused of drug deal near his office enters plea

By Melissa Busch

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

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What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?

Primary care clinicians contend with certain hurdles when it comes to applying a topical fluoride varnish, reports a study published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

July 3, 2025

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Podcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistry

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares practical strategies for making patients feel valued and ensuring they remain loyal to your practice in the latest installment of DrBicuspid's five-star customer service series.

July 3, 2025

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When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Smoking -- even if it’s temporary -- leaves a lasting mark on teeth, report researchers from Northumbria University.

July 3, 2025

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Opinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters

By Dr. Divya Mudumba

For Dr. Divya Mudumba, participating in the Academy of General Dentistry’s Hill Day reminded her of the importance of advocacy for the profession.

July 3, 2025

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Dentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose license

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.

July 2, 2025

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Botox may prevent debilitating dry mouth for some mCRPC patients

Research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging meeting suggests that combining Botox injections with an anti-nausea patch could help patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) reduce severe dry mouth and stay on track with radioligand therapy.

July 2, 2025

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What may make kids more prone to traumatic dental injuries

A Dental Traumatology study suggests that preschoolers with delayed motor development and obesity may be more prone to falls that result in traumatic dental injuries.

July 2, 2025

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Clinical tip: Peg laterals and orthodontics

This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, focuses on a common problem that can happen during orthodontic treatment planning.

July 2, 2025

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Breaking the stigma in geriatric dentistry

By Dr. Alexis Lee

Dr. Alexis Lee reflects on an insightful encounter that highlights unexpected similarities in caring for the oral health of both children and older adults.

July 2, 2025

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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

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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

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