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Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%

Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients plummeted by about 80%.

September 12, 2024

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Drug may upend gum disease, other systemic diseases

An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in disease prevention.

September 11, 2024

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Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy

A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.

September 9, 2024

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How dentistry's practice models continue to evolve

Dentistry's practice models continue to change, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.

September 5, 2024

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Where botched dental procedures are reported the most in the U.S.

Dental patients in these U.S. states are more likely to see their procedures bungled or experience other mistakes made by dentists.

September 3, 2024

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Dentists pay $1M-plus to resolve civil case

Two dentists and their dental practices in Connecticut have paid $1.17 million to resolve allegations that they operated a Medicaid kickback scheme.

September 3, 2024

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Dental employee busted for stealing $50K from employer

An employee was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in patient payments while working at an orthodontics practice.

August 30, 2024

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Ex-dental assistant accused of assaulting unconscious patient

A former dental assistant was arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment.

August 29, 2024

Dentist accused of hiding $3.5M from the U.S. government

A dentist has been indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS.

August 28, 2024

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Case report: Sugar-free lozenges may cause dental problems

A 58-year-old healthy man with stellar oral hygiene and dietary habits developed carious lesions on almost every posterior tooth adjacent where he habitually held a sugar-free nicotine lozenge.

August 21, 2024

Maxillary second molar (tooth #2) showing extensive mesial surface root caries. Images courtesy of C Ehrhardt, KK Mäkinen, and CM Cobb. Licensed under a Creative Commons license.

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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

The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear

Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.

September 9, 2025

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Too much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gums

Poor sleep quality in adolescents may be linked to excessive internet use, and both may contribute to gum disease, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health.

September 9, 2025

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Shhhh! Patients can hear you

By Melissa Busch

Are you making your patients feel like eavesdroppers? Dental experts have some thoughts.

September 9, 2025

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Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy

By Melissa Busch

Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.

September 8, 2025

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Mouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very well

Polymethyl methacrylate splints may reduce tooth wear from sleep-related bruxism, but it's not a perfect fix, a study in BMC Oral Health reports.

September 8, 2025

From chaos to clarity: 3 burnout fixes for dental office managers

Former dental office manager Brooke Bird shares her top strategies to combat burnout.

September 8, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for learning on the job

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

You learned dentistry -- not business management -- in school. Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals how to lead your practice like a CEO.

September 8, 2025

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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses

By Melissa Busch

A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.

September 5, 2025

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Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?

By Melissa Busch

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.

September 5, 2025

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Endodontics may stress out dental students

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Certain aspects of endodontistry overwhelm dental students, but new research in the International Endodontic Journal reveals key factors that ease anxiety and build confidence.

September 5, 2025

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Reimagining the digital future of dentistry

By Linda Harvey

Toothapps software aims to modernize dental practices through interoperability, compliance, and a patient-centric design for connected dentistry, and more dentists need to be aware of this solution, writes Linda Harvey, MS, RDH.

September 5, 2025

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Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death

By Melissa Busch

Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.

September 4, 2025

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