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Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
August 15, 2025
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Dentist, practice sued for allegedly busting patient’s jaw
A patient who claims her jaw was broken during a third-molar surgery because she didn't have enough anesthesia has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and the dental practice.
August 14, 2025
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Got a hobby? What you do may make you a better dentist
Having a hobby may be beneficial to improving dentistry skills, according to a new study.
August 14, 2025
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Ex-dental worker accused in teeth-whitening scam sentenced
An ex-dental employee accused of tampering with a work computer after she was fired and illegally performing teeth whitening offsite has been sentenced.
August 13, 2025
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Regulatory Updates
Ohio dentist running for congressional seat
A dentist in Ohio announced his campaign to run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
August 12, 2025
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Dentist, stylist fight over deceased bigamist husband’s millions
A dentist and a beautician who married the same man five years apart in Las Vegas are battling over his multimillion-dollar estate.
August 12, 2025
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Dentist, wife jailed for stealing designer goods at airport
A dentist and his engineer wife, arrested for reportedly shoplifting more than $750 in designer items at airport shops, were sentenced to jail.
August 11, 2025
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Dentists, health workers thinking, planning, attempting suicide
In the past year, healthcare workers, including dentists, in the U.S. reported thinking, planning, or attempting to end their lives, according to a new study.
August 11, 2025
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Practice agrees to pay to end religious discrimination inquiry
A dental practice accused of refusing to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs has agreed to pay to settle the allegations.
August 8, 2025
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Appeals court rules dentist must pay $11M malpractice verdict
An appellate court has upheld a jury verdict requiring a dentist to pay $11.5 million for allegedly not evaluating a patient’s tongue sore that ended up being cancerous.
August 7, 2025
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Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
A woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.
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A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
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Dentist accused of recording employees in bathroom
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
August 22, 2025
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 22, 2025
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
August 21, 2025
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
August 21, 2025
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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
August 21, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
August 20, 2025
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Why teamwork and documentation can make or break your dental insurance claims
By Ashley Bond
It's the little details that slowly chip away at collections, team morale, and confidence in your dental practice and keep you from being paid, writes Ashley Bond of Wisdom. Here's how to take control and get paid what you're owed.
August 20, 2025
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What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
By Ava Barros
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
August 20, 2025
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The dental industry's economic tightrope: What DrBicuspid readers told us in a survey
By Kevin Henry
Dentists share with DrBicuspid the squeeze they are feeling from the economy, rising costs, and staffing shortages and how it's impacting their practices and patient care.
August 19, 2025
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