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Dental practice slaps rival dental workers with defamation suit
A dental practice has filed a defamation lawsuit against employees from a competing practice.
August 1, 2024
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Immune System
Shingles leads to rapid loss of 6 teeth in 29-year-old
A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, according to a case report.
July 30, 2024
A panoramic radiograph taken during the man's first visit.
Legal Issues
74K affected by dental practice data breach
A dental practice announced a cybersecurity attack that exposed the private information, including medical information, of more than 74,0000 individuals.
July 29, 2024
Cybersecurity Locks
Implants
Blood pressure drugs may have an unexpected upside for implants
Antihypertensive medications may have a surprising effect on dental implants, according to a study.
July 29, 2024
Blood Pressure
TMJ/TMD
Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries
A man is suing the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming that it is dangerous and left him with pain and permanent injuries.
July 27, 2024
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Patient seeks up to $1M for having wrong tooth pulled
A patient is seeking up to $1 million from a practice and dentist for allegedly pulling the wrong tooth and trying to "stuff the tooth into the socket," according to a lawsuit.
July 24, 2024
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Dentist, her wife, 3rd employee sentenced for $800K in fraud
A dentist, her wife who worked at the practice, and a billing manager were sentenced on July 22 for committing about $800,000 in fraud.
July 23, 2024
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Gut
Oral ulcers led to patient's celiac disease diagnosis
A woman with lifelong oral ulcers but no gastrointestinal symptoms was diagnosed with celiac disease, suggesting that oral manifestations may be a sign of the chronic immune disorder.
July 23, 2024
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Legal Issues
Ransomware strike affects 228K dental patients
A ransomware attack may have exposed the personal information of more than 228,000 dental patients.
July 22, 2024
Cyberthreat
Scope of Practice
What scope-of-practice deregulation may really do to dentistry
Deregulating dental hygienists' scope-of-practice rules, like administering nitrous oxide, at state levels may not have the sweeping benefits anticipated.
July 22, 2024
Dental Hygienist
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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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Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH and Chrissy Harlow, RDH, discuss Turbo-CR, a calculus removal agent designed to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients.
August 26, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
August 26, 2025
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
August 25, 2025
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
By Ava Barros
Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 25, 2025
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Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists.
August 25, 2025
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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
August 25, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
August 25, 2025
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Dentist accused of recording employees in bathroom
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.
August 22, 2025
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
By Ava Barros
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
August 22, 2025
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 22, 2025
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
August 21, 2025
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
August 21, 2025
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