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Men, gum disease may be really bad news for sperm

Periodontitis may be significantly associated with poor sperm quality, according to a review.

May 27, 2025

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Assistant accused of assaulting patient faces more charges

An ex-dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious man lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is now facing more charges.

May 23, 2025

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15 former employees sue dentist over secret camera

A dentist who allegedly planted a surveillance camera in a staff-only bathroom at his dental practice has been sued by 15 of his former employees.

May 22, 2025

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3 charged with unlicensed dentistry

Three people have been accused of illegally practicing dentistry since 2023, and one of them is also accused of human smuggling.

May 21, 2025

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There’s good, bad news concerning gum disease and the brain

This is how periodontitis does and doesn't affect the brain, according to a new study.

May 21, 2025

Dental products may ignite deadly syndrome caused by tick bites

Dental products, including fluoride gel, may trigger a potentially life-threatening reaction with a syndrome that often arises from a tick bite, according to a review.

May 20, 2025

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Can you fast your way to better oral health? Maybe.

Prolonged fasting may reduce gum inflammation in these patients, according to a study.

May 20, 2025

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‘Hit-and-run dentistry’ oral surgeon headed to jail

A Florida oral surgeon who lost his license for what a licensing board called "hit and run dentistry," because it left patients injured and in debt, is headed to jail.

May 15, 2025

Gum disease may hammer heart attack patients

Periodontal disease may be a comorbidity in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction heart attacks, according to a large U.S. study.

May 15, 2025

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Dentists haven’t been OK

Dentists may not be doing well, and it seems it's been going on for some time, according to a new review.

May 14, 2025

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Very rare spontaneous dentin bridge forms after dental trauma

A tooth's remarkable self-healing mechanism defied dental expectations after trauma.

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This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease

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Hygiene wages aren't the problem: Your business model is

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Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements

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The 5 biggest dental stories you missed before Thanksgiving

We get it ... you were busy before Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday is in the rearview mirror, catch up on the biggest dental stories you didn't see last week.

December 1, 2025

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Guiding regeneration forward

By Dr. Gordon Fraser, Dr. John Zalesky

Learn why Catapult Education evaluators found Striate+ to be a next-generation collagen membrane for predictable bone and tissue regeneration.

December 1, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for intentional staffing

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

With the ongoing staffing crisis, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares exactly what dental practices should do with their hiring and training.

December 1, 2025

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Dentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegations

By Melissa Busch

Two dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.

November 26, 2025

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Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes

Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.

November 26, 2025

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Navigating the difference between modest vs. complex care in dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Paul Homoly joins the podcast, sharing strategies to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance.

November 26, 2025

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Fee-for-service dentistry? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Considering dropping insurance altogether? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares why he believes more dental practices should become fee for service.

November 26, 2025

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Dentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patients

By Melissa Busch

A judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.

November 25, 2025

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Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects

Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.

November 25, 2025

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Stop scaling like it's the early 2000s: Modern DSO growth strategies

By Eric Giesecke

The recipe for successfully scaling a dental service organization (DSO) comprises a smart tech strategy, patient data tracking, and adaptability.

November 25, 2025

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Cellerant CEO podcast series: AIOBIO and dental technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Drs. Hong Cheol Yoon and Michael Miyasaki about AIOBIO's innovative biofluorescence technology.

November 25, 2025

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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run gets no jail time

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who entered a no-contest plea to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run was sentenced to one year of probation, avoiding any jail time.

November 24, 2025

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