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FDA aims to pull fluoride supplements from the market

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 13 that it aims to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drops and tablets for infants and toddlers from the market.

May 13, 2025

Practice owners to pay $500K to settle kickback case

A Connecticut dental practice and its dentist owners agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle kickback allegations.

May 13, 2025

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Swallowed implant driver leads to major lawsuit

A man claims negligence led him to swallow a dental implant driver that required surgery and led to disfigurement.

May 12, 2025

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Healthy boy dies while sedated for dental treatment

A boy died May 6 while under sedation for a dental procedure at a practice in Oklahoma.

May 9, 2025

Texas investigating illegal marketing of fluoride toothpastes

The attorney general in Texas has launched investigations into Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble for illegally marketing fluoride toothpaste.

May 9, 2025

Woman enters plea in fatal shooting of dental director

The woman accused of fatally shooting a dentist and dental director during a dispute over loud music at an apartment complex in Wisconsin entered a plea.

May 7, 2025

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Dental patient files suit over gouged tongue

A man is suing a health center and other unnamed individuals, claiming that part of his tongue was gouged out during a dental procedure.

May 6, 2025

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Ye accuses dentist of hooking him on nitrous oxide, plans to sue

Ye, best known as Kanye West, and Bianca Censori, his wife, intend to file a malpractice lawsuit against his ex-dentist, claiming that he got the rapper addicted to laughing gas.

May 2, 2025

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Taking the ache out of talking pain with dental patients

Dental leaders discuss how to discuss touchy pain management topics with patients.

May 2, 2025

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Oral surgeon accused in $3M loan scheme acquitted

An oral surgeon accused of orchestrating a $3 million fraudulent loan scheme has been acquitted following a jury trial.

May 1, 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.

Brain General

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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This may indicate the severity of dental infections

Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear

By Melissa Busch

Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.

November 24, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for strategically accumulating wealth

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

With careful planning, saving, and sage advice from Dr. Roger P. Levin, dentists can achieve financial independence.

November 24, 2025

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Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.

November 21, 2025

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More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare

More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.

November 21, 2025

Dental Exam Girl

Podcast: Why deeper connection in dentistry matters

In this podcast, sponsored by GC America, Bart Foster explains how authenticity unlocks greater happiness, improves performance, and strengthens teams.

November 21, 2025

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Podcast: What dental practices and patients need to know about the Fair Financing Principles

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sonia Williams of Synchrony Financial joins the podcast to discuss dental financing and how clinicians can help patients overcome care barriers.

November 21, 2025

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives you a look inside 3D printing in the dental practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with a closer look at a technology that is evolving for dental practices: 3D printing.

November 21, 2025

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Ex-dental worker accused of major theft from employer pleads

By Melissa Busch

A former practice employee accused of stealing over $500,000 from her employer pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.

November 20, 2025

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What to know about the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Chicago Midwinter Meeting is a top annual highlight. Dr. Phil Schefke, Chicago Dental Society's 2026 president, shares what to expect.

November 20, 2025

The importance of budgeting in running a successful practice

By Jim Boltz, Bruce Wickham

Budgeting transforms guesswork into strategic planning, helping owner-dentists set goals, manage costs, and make confident business decisions with clarity.

November 20, 2025

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TikTok famous ‘The Twin Dentists’ allegedly mocked patients

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians known as “The Twin Dentists” on social media and their staff allegedly mocked patients and used derogatory language in the workplace.

November 19, 2025

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Oral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive decline

Oral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.

November 19, 2025

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