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How to handle a behavioral management charge at your practice
A charge for behavioral management of her child at a dental practice in Washington has one mom claiming special needs discrimination, but a practice management professional doesn't believe that’s the case.
November 18, 2024
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Legal Issues
Man sentenced for trying to extort orthodontist
A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.
November 15, 2024
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Vulnerable Populations
Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance of balancing public health and individual choice.
November 15, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
November 14, 2024
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Legal Issues
NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior
The director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated.
November 14, 2024
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Smile Design
Dental prostheses may be linked to liver function changes
Higher numbers of fixed dental prostheses, which contain metal components, may be correlated with blood lead levels and changes in liver function.
November 13, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patients
A dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.
November 12, 2024
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Dentures
Ingested denture required 2 surgeries, months of recovery for man
A man unknowingly swallowed his partial denture, causing an abnormal connection between his esophagus and trachea that required him to undergo two surgeries and eight months of recovery.
November 12, 2024
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Regulatory Updates
Trump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.
November 11, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs
A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.
November 8, 2024
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It's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic
Online dental misinformation about teeth whitening poses an increasing risk to patients, researchers caution.
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Patients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeries
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Dental manager sentenced to hefty prison term
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Imposter dentist arrested for assault, more
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5 most shocking dental-connected crimes
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on what you need to know about teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
At-home whitening appeals to many patients. Dr. Tom Giacobbi weighs in with his tips for setting realistic expectations.
October 1, 2025
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Precision without the premium: The future of digital scanning
By Dr. Ben Alvarez
Dr. Ben Alvarez of Catapult Education reviews the Panda Scanner, an intraoral scanner that promises speed and accuracy under $13,000.
October 1, 2025
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Dental manufacturer sued for allegedly firing pregnant employee
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. lawsuit was filed against a dental restoration product manufacturer for allegedly firing a pregnant employee.
September 30, 2025
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Is there an association between TMDs and diet?
By Ava Barros
A new study links poor diet and nutrition to an increased risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
September 30, 2025
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How to grow your dental practice by getting leaner, not larger
By Dr. Derek Giddon
Boosting your practice’s profitability may not require expansion or hiring more staff, it could start at your front desk, writes Dr. Derek Giddon, CEO of AirPay.
September 30, 2025
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‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients suffer
By Melissa Busch
The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
September 29, 2025
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Managing clear aligner therapy in TMD, bruxism patients
By Ava Barros
A study reports that as clear aligners gain popularity, clinicians should develop care plans that incorporate strategies for treatment and managing TMDs and bruxism.
September 29, 2025
Teeth Grinding
This method may help dentists straighten up
By Ava Barros
Certain exercises and a therapeutic technique may sharpen dentists' performance, according to new research.
September 29, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for your employee bonus system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Annual bonuses -- when they’re done right -- incentivize your staff. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to revamp your bonus system with minimal effort and maximum benefit.
September 29, 2025
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‘Reign of terror’ dentist sentenced to 7 decades-plus in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment was sentenced to state prison for sex-related offenses against women patients and an extern.
September 26, 2025
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SSRIs may affect gum regeneration
By Ava Barros
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may slow gum regeneration, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.
September 26, 2025
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Podcast: Navigating safe and legal employment practices in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Join Kevin Henry as he speaks with Michelle Coker, an employment practices analyst with the California Dental Association, about effective hiring practices, holiday policies, and more.
September 26, 2025
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