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Man indicted in dental practice shooting
The 74-year-old man who allegedly shot an employee at a dental practice has been indicted.
February 3, 2026
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Oral surgeon faces suspension over patient death
An examiner is recommending that an oral surgeon, who is the defendant in a lawsuit involving a man who died following a dental procedure, have his license suspended.
February 2, 2026
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Imposter dentist pleads not guilty to scamming patients
A man who allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million while illegally practicing dentistry without a license has pleaded not guilty.
January 30, 2026
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Dentist charged with arson
A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.
January 29, 2026
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Orthodontics
How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
Disruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.
January 29, 2026
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Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
January 28, 2026
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ADHD may affect orthodontic treatment
Patients with ADHD may be at greater risk of orthodontic treatment problems and reduced behavioral cooperation.
January 28, 2026
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Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
January 27, 2026
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Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice
An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.
January 26, 2026
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Dentist charged with distributing drugs
A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
January 23, 2026
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This may indicate the severity of dental infections
This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.
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Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes
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Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
February 20, 2026
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The current state of dentistry
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentist incomes and patient visits are down, but Dr. Roger P. Levin says practices have plenty of ways to drive production and revenue.
February 20, 2026
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Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
In equitable distribution states, misunderstanding personal vs. enterprise goodwill can cost dentists millions during divorce proceedings.
February 20, 2026
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Women in dentistry: What's happening and what comes next
By Kevin Henry
From Chicago Midwinter, Debra Engelhardt-Nash discusses the dualities women dentists navigate, from workplace challenges to growing opportunities.
February 20, 2026
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Imposter orthodontist arrested
By Melissa Busch
A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.
February 19, 2026
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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old
By Melissa Busch
A case report revealed how a dental implant triggered systemic complications in one man.
February 19, 2026
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Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients
By Dr. Paul Homoly
Dr. Paul Homoly guides you through the Four Chiefs framework to move beyond surface-level patient complaints to meaningful care connections.
February 19, 2026
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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
By Melissa Busch
A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.
February 18, 2026
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Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product reveals
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heading to Chicago Midwinter? DrBicuspid previews nine groundbreaking dental technologies that will transform the modern dental practice and patient care.
February 18, 2026
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Why women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science says
By Kevin Henry
Women may identify celebrity smiles more accurately than men. Learn what this finding means for our facial recognition skills.
February 18, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-rays
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores the benefits of using digital x-rays in dentistry, including lower radiation, enhanced image analysis, and superior diagnostic insights.
February 18, 2026
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Doing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomes
By Melissa Busch
The secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.
February 17, 2026
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