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Legal Issues
Woman accused of running illegal home dental practice
Undercover cops arrested a Miami woman after they were tipped off about a dental clinic operating inside a home.
May 29, 2026
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Oral-Systemic Link
Case report reveals hair growing in 11-year-old’s mouth
Hair sprouted from the gums of an 11-year-old girl, according to a new case report.
May 29, 2026
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Regulatory Updates
Calif. dental hygiene program put on probation for 3 years
A California dental program caught manipulating grades and more now faces a three-year probation and oversight.
May 28, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of assaulting minor cops a plea
A dentist accused of plying drugs and alcohol to a female high school student and assaulting her entered a plea.
May 27, 2026
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Legal Issues
Ex-employees accused of defrauding dental practice
A mother and daughter who worked at a Florida dental practice are accused of stealing practice funds for a year.
May 26, 2026
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Orofacial Pain
These factors may be linked to dental anesthesia failure
Here's why local anesthesia failure may occur in dental patients.
May 26, 2026
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Orofacial Pain
This treatment may be effective for severe TMJ
Temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) may significantly improve patients' quality of life for those experiencing advanced TMJ disorders.
May 26, 2026
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Legal Issues
Woman accused of running illegal practice enters plea
A woman has entered a plea after allegedly running a fake dental clinic for years.
May 22, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of assault sentenced
A dentist accused of assaulting a woman multiple times over a year was sentenced to jail.
May 21, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental student sues university, others, claiming retaliation
A dental student is fighting back against alleged university retaliation and discriminatory discipline.
May 20, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
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Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
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Office Management
Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
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Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
More in Home
States are cracking down on DSO deals. Is yours next?
By Marshall Strisik
Regulators are cracking down on DSO deals. Aspen Dental's $2 million-plus settlement signals new scrutiny for any dentist considering a sale.
August 14, 2026
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The most-used dental instrument you hardly ever think about
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Should we think more about the dental mirror? Yes, says Dr. Tom Giacobbi, as he explains why in this installment of Just a Minute, Doc.
August 14, 2026
Promotional image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Man accused of filing $80K fraudulent dental claim sentenced
By Melissa Busch
One man's elaborate dental fraud scheme has cost him dearly.
August 13, 2026
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Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth
By Melissa Busch
Viral food videos may pose serious hidden dental risks to adolescents, according to a new study.
August 13, 2026
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Apple Maps ads are coming. Here’s what dentists need to know.
By Nathan Giblett
Apple Maps will feature paid ads. Practices that prepare their listings now will gain a head start on competitors.
August 13, 2026
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Which imaging modality best detects periapical lesions?
By Ava Barros
Could one common imaging approach be missing what another routinely finds? New research takes a closer look.
August 13, 2026
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New perovskite x-ray detector could cut dental imaging dose without sacrificing clarity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study shows a more uniform detector film reduces internal image noise, enabling sharp dental x-rays at ultralow radiation doses.
August 13, 2026
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Dr. Scott Law discusses how imaging changed adult orthodontics
By Kevin Henry
CBCT has transformed orthodontic diagnosis. Dr. Scott Law shares how 3D imaging reshaped adult treatment planning at 600 locations.
August 13, 2026
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Dentist reprimanded, fined in case involving toddler
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was fined after toddler's preventable death, according to an order.
August 12, 2026
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Why practices fail
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices rarely fail from poor dentistry. Weak management systems and patient experience are the real threats.
August 12, 2026
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How to use AI in dentistry without losing your clinical judgment
By Dr. Paul Homoly
AI in dentistry works best when the clinician leads and AI confirms. Dr. Paul Homoly explains why people still build trust.
August 12, 2026
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U.S. sues manufacturer over low-quality dental products
By Melissa Busch
A major lawsuit exposes alleged critical failures in dental product manufacturing and oversight.
August 11, 2026
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