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Legal Issues
More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
January 9, 2026
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Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.
January 8, 2026
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Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint
A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.
January 7, 2026
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Legal Issues
Long recovery expected for dental assistant shot at work
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times by her partner at work suffered severe injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.
January 6, 2026
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Dentist, wife found dead, 2 kids left unharmed
After a dentist didn't show up for work, a wellness check revealed the clinician and his wife were fatally shot while their kids were unharmed.
January 5, 2026
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Dental Practice
U.S. dentists may be making lots of bad diagnoses
Dentists in the U.S. admit they may make and observe many diagnostic errors, according to a new study.
January 5, 2026
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Dental Practice
What was dentistry’s good, bad, and, maybe, ugly in 2025?
Dentists and others share their roses and thorns in dentistry in 2025.
December 30, 2025
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Legal Issues
Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
December 29, 2025
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Clinical
Top 10 case reports of 2025
DrBicuspid revisits the top 10 case reports of 2025.
December 29, 2025
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Legal Issues
2025’s top 5 legal stories
DrBicuspid revisits its most popular stories involving legal issues in 2025.
December 24, 2025
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
This may indicate the severity of dental infections
This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.
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Marketing
Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI
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Hygiene Tools
Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges
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Orofacial Pain
Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists
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Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?
By Ava Barros
Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.
February 12, 2026
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How dental assistants can take better x-rays every time
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Train your dental assistants to take high-quality dental x-rays consistently using these proven techniques from Janet Simpson, RDA.
February 12, 2026
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Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model
By Ava Barros
A new detection model used on panoramic x-rays may offer improved accuracy and precision in identifying early-stage caries.
February 12, 2026
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Case study: 25-year-old man with mandibular lesion
By Dr. Juan F. Yepes
A 25-year-old asymptomatic man was referred to the oral surgeon by his dentist because of a "lesion" on the left side of his posterior mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.
February 12, 2026
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Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.
February 11, 2026
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This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
By Ava Barros
A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
February 11, 2026
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Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?
By Kevin Henry
In this interview with Dr. Robert Kerstein, explore the limitations of traditional bite analysis and learn how computerized methods can enhance dental practice efficiency and patient comfort.
February 11, 2026
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Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.
February 11, 2026
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Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs
By Melissa Busch
A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.
February 10, 2026
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Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?
By Melissa Busch
Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.
February 10, 2026
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Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence
By Dr. Richard Nagelberg
Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.
February 10, 2026
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How your practice is likely leaving money on the table
By Ashley Bond
Your practice may be producing well, but are hidden billing gaps quietly draining revenue and stressing your team?
February 10, 2026
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