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DrBicuspid's 10 most spine-chilling case reports

In the spirit of the most frightening time of the year, DrBicuspid counts down its 10 scariest case reports.

October 24, 2024

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Panoramic x-rays often fail to detect root resorption

Panoramic x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, according to a study published in Clinical Oral Investigations.

October 24, 2024

This may be key to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium

Giving patients certain medications before or during surgeries may reduce their risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to a study.

October 23, 2024

Anesthesia Sergey

Dentist, 5 employees arrested for $850K in fraud

A dentist in California and five of his employees were arrested for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of about $850,000.

October 21, 2024

Magnifying Glass Fraud

Oral surgeon sentenced to 80 years in prison

An oral surgeon was sentenced to 80 years in prison on October 17 following a jury trial.

October 18, 2024

How dentists fared in U.S. TMD malpractice trials in 6 decades

A review revealed how dentists fared in malpractice trials related to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) that occurred between 1960 and 2022.

October 18, 2024

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Fake dentist using dirty tools arrested

A man who allegedly operated an illegal dental practice out of a salon where he used "extremely unsanitary" dental tools was arrested.

October 16, 2024

Ex-dental assistant to be arraigned for assaulting unconscious teen

A former dental assistant accused of assaulting an unconscious teenager while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is set to be arraigned.

October 15, 2024

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Patient sues DSO, dentist over bungled procedure

A woman is suing a dentist and a dental service organization (DSO)-affiliated practice in California for allegedly botching a dental implant procedure.

October 14, 2024

Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale

What's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsy

Good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.

October 14, 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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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

Dental billing insights and questions from the recent AADOM meeting

Estela Vargas, CRDH, joins The DrBicuspid.com Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of dental insurance requirements.

September 22, 2025

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Partnership, not titles: The future of dental hygienists in dentistry

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

The future of dental hygiene lies in treating hygienists as collaborative partners in care, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

September 22, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for moving past a plateau

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin guides you through how to get your dental practice moving forward when it hits a plateau.

September 22, 2025

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Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim

By Melissa Busch

Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.

September 19, 2025

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How well do partial fixed dentures survive?

Fixed partial dentures may provide an affordable, minimally invasive treatment that delivers long-lasting results, with some caveats.

September 19, 2025

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Dental Duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?

By Michael Ventriello

Michael Ventriello speaks with strategist Holland Haiis on how conscious leadership can boost practice outcomes.

September 19, 2025

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Does clean water really stay clean in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts on a common dentistry mistake.

September 19, 2025

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Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations

By Melissa Busch

North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.

September 18, 2025

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Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.

September 18, 2025

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How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs

By Kyle Francis

Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.

September 18, 2025

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How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future

Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

September 18, 2025

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Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs

A new Journal of Arthroplasty study finds that preventive antibiotics before dental work may not reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in joint replacement patients.

September 18, 2025

Antibiotics Neirfy

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