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Breast cancer drug may be linked to tooth loss
A commonly used breast cancer treatment medication may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study.
July 18, 2024
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Dentures
CU Dental fixes famed rock 'n' roll photographer's smile
A photographer who captured photos of the Rolling Stones and other rockers has recovered his smile with the help of the University of Colorado's (CU) Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
July 17, 2024
Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead play their first show at Folsom Field, University of Colorado Boulder, on September 3, 1972. Photograph by Dan Fong. Image and caption courtesy of CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
Office Management
4K affected by dental benefits firm data breach
Independent employee-owned dental benefits company Dental Health Services announced a data breach, which involved accidentally disclosing the private information of more than 4,500 members.
July 12, 2024
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Dental Practice
Dentists' debt-to-income ratios worse than other health workers
Though school debt consistently exceeded income for healthcare occupations -- except for physicians -- between 2017 and 2022, dentists had the highest debt-to-income ratios.
July 11, 2024
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Legal Issues
Man reaches $150K settlement over dentist's spoof Juneteenth fete
A firefighter who claimed he was forced to attend a New York dentist's party that mocked Juneteeth reached a settlement to resolve the case.
July 11, 2024
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Implants
These nicotine products pose the most risk to implants
When it comes to nicotine-containing products, the ones that are the most detrimental to dental implants may be surprising.
July 11, 2024
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Dental Practice
Want a million-dollar home? You need this dental job.
A home with a million-dollar price tag in the U.S. may be a purchasing reality for professionals in these occupations, including some in dentistry.
July 10, 2024
Mansion Pool
Infection Control
At risk? At least 1 in 5 U.S. dental programs reuse healing caps
Some accredited periodontics residency programs in the U.S. are reusing dental implant healing abutments, posing a risk of biological cross-contamination among patients.
July 9, 2024
Dental Implant Single Tooth
Legal Issues
Dental worker arrested at work with package of illegal drugs
A woman was arrested at a New York dental spa where she worked after receiving a shipment containing a half pound of drugs.
July 8, 2024
Handcuffs
X-Ray
Risk of osteoporosis may be visible in the mouth
Assessing bone mineral density on the sides of the jaw may help flag patients who are at risk for osteoporosis.
July 8, 2024
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Dentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his license
An Iowa dentist charged with repeatedly performing expensive, unnecessary dental procedures on patients will retain his license.
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Podcasts
Transforming dental office managers into COOs
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Smile Design
Clinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close cases
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Orthodontics
What is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?
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Patient Communication
It's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic
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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
Children School
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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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
August 21, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
August 20, 2025
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Why teamwork and documentation can make or break your dental insurance claims
By Ashley Bond
It's the little details that slowly chip away at collections, team morale, and confidence in your dental practice and keep you from being paid, writes Ashley Bond of Wisdom. Here's how to take control and get paid what you're owed.
August 20, 2025
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What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
By Ava Barros
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
August 20, 2025
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The dental industry's economic tightrope: What DrBicuspid readers told us in a survey
By Kevin Henry
Dentists share with DrBicuspid the squeeze they are feeling from the economy, rising costs, and staffing shortages and how it's impacting their practices and patient care.
August 19, 2025
Dentistry Dollars Lari Bat
Hair-raising enamel repair treatment may shake up dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Scientists at King’s College London discovered a protein-based treatment that may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of regenerative dentistry.
August 19, 2025
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Preemies may be predisposed to oral health problems
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Teens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.
August 19, 2025
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