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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
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
Legal Issues
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
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
Legal Issues
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
Money Handcuffs
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
Female Patient Chair
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
Dentures
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
Breast Cancer3
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.
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Legal Issues
Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
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Smile Design
Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
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Podcasts
Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice
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Legal Issues
Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
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Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
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When definitions become barriers
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Supporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.
January 15, 2026
A dental hygienists cleans a patient's teeth.
Dentist with disciplinary history cited for infection control issues
By Clark Kauffman
The sanctioned dentist's prior violations included cocaine use and sales.
January 14, 2026
Close-up of silver gooseneck microphones on wooden conference table.
Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults
By Melissa Busch
Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
January 14, 2026
Microscopic view of red blood cells flowing past fatty arterial deposits.
This dentist's wish for her colleagues in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Leana Lundt imparts her advice to fellow dentists about taking charge of your future and how to differentiate yourself in dentistry.
January 14, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Leana Lundt.
Happy Teeth may help teach kids about oral health
By Ava Barros
The Happy Teeth digital app may outperform traditional methods in improving kids’ knowledge of oral health and healthy eating.
January 14, 2026
A young girl smiles as she looks at a smartphone. She is holding a toothbrush in her right hand.
Court rules clinic retaliated against assistant over BLM comment
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. district court ruled that a dental clinic retaliated against a dental assistant who was placed on leave after objecting to being asked if she attended a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest.
January 13, 2026
Judicial bench with golden eagle, scales of justice, and U.S. and state flags.
Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist
By Ava Barros
The findings reinforce how socioeconomic status affects oral health inequalities and highlight the need for removing barriers to care.
January 13, 2026
Close-up of damaged and discolored teeth with visible gaps and decay.
Why dental practices are prime targets for email-based cyberattacks
By Usman Choudhary
How can you reduce your practice's risk of a cyberattack without disrupting care? Usman Choudhary offers his thoughts.
January 13, 2026
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Dental marketing in 2026: Own your marketing
By Sara Hansen
Dental practices often chase what they don’t need and overlook what they already have. There's a better strategy to retaining patients, says Sara Hansen.
January 13, 2026
Similing dental assistant sits next to an empty dental chair.
Man accused of murdering dentist and wife arrested
By Melissa Busch
Police arrested an Illinois vascular surgeon for allegedly murdering his ex-wife and her husband, a dentist, at their home in Ohio.
January 12, 2026
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Woman accused of running $11M dental fraud scam gets days in jail
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of operating a nearly $11 million scheme that defrauded dozens of patients was sentenced to days in jail.
January 12, 2026
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This is when kids need to start brushing their teeth
By Ava Barros
Initiating toothbrushing at this age may be linked to reduced early childhood caries, reports a review published in BMC Oral Health.
January 12, 2026
A young girl brushes her teeth while holding a cup in her left hand.
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