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Malpractice
Patient sues dentist for causing permanent nerve damage
A dentist and a dental practice is being sued for allegedly causing a patient's permanent nerve damage.
July 1, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
CAD/CAM
Got GERD? Restorative material made this way may be best
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may benefit from this type of resin-based composite, according to a study.
June 29, 2024
Tooth Res
Legal Issues
$6M pediatric Medicaid fraud scam ends in lengthy prison term
A dental operator at a pediatric clinic in Texas who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $6 million Medicaid fraud and bribery scheme gets sentenced.
June 28, 2024
Handcuffs Gavel Social
Legal Issues
Dentist indicted on U.S. charges for sending death threats
A dentist is accused of sending more than 100 threats of death and injury to more than three dozen people.
June 25, 2024
Judge Gavel
Legal Issues
Fla. closes 'tooth fairy heist' investigation
A state attorney in Florida announced that charges will not be filed against a dentist who was under investigation for his alleged role in the “tooth fairy heist."
June 25, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
Restorations
Dental practice rescues NBA player’s smile before big day
A Massachusetts dental practice gave Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White a reason to smile at the National Basketball Association (NBA) team’s victory parade through Beantown.
June 24, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
54-year-old dental hygienist dies unexpectedly
A 54-year-old dental hygienist in Iowa recently collapsed and died.
June 21, 2024
Marcia Cook. Image courtesy of Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service.
Dentures
Prosthodontist helps ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager recover
A prosthodontist is helping former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel with his stroke recovery.
June 21, 2024
Charlie Manuel.
Legal Issues
CDA to continue legal fight against Delta Dental
The California Dental Association (CDA) will appeal a judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Delta Dental of California.
June 20, 2024
Justice Scales Courtroom
Implants
High vitamin D levels make implant failure 21 times more likely
Patients with elevated levels of vitamin D may face a twenty-onefold increase in the risk of experiencing adverse dental implant outcomes.
June 20, 2024
Dental Implant Single Tooth
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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.
Headshot of Dr. Marie Alejandrino Buell, founder and CEO of Dental Designs.
Smile Design
Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
Cover image for The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
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’
More in Home
What oral health stigma is doing to your patients
By Ava Barros
Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.
January 7, 2026
A dentist listens to a patient sitting in a dental chair.
Why the 'Four Chiefs Conversation' should be part of your dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Paul Homoly says the Four Chiefs Conversation helps dentists develop trust and retain patients, as well as grow their practice.
January 7, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a masked cartoon dentist and a professional microphone.
Long recovery expected for dental assistant shot at work
By Melissa Busch
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
Close-up of a patient's hand with a medical IV.
Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption
By Ava Barros
Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.
January 6, 2026
Close-up of a hygienist applying fluoride to a child's teeth.
The top cyberthreats targeting dental practices
By Tasha Dickinson
Five cyberthreats will target dental practices in 2026. Information technology expert Tasha Dickinson outlines how to protect yourself.
January 6, 2026
Healthcare professional using a laptop and a smartphone with cybersecurity network visualization.
Dentist, wife found dead, 2 kids left unharmed
By Melissa Busch
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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2nd dentist involved in patient death faces multiple disciplinary charges
By Clark Kauffman
An Iowa dentist accused of participating in a surgical procedure that ended with the patient’s death is now facing multiple disciplinary charges.
January 5, 2026
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U.S. dentists may be making lots of bad diagnoses
By Melissa Busch
Dentists in the U.S. admit they may make and observe many diagnostic errors, according to a new study.
January 5, 2026
A dentist reviews a panoramic x-ray.
What you need to know about adolescents with TMD symptoms
By Ava Barros
Preteens and teens with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be more likely to experience psychological distress and chronic headaches, a new JADA study reports.
January 5, 2026
A young man holds his jaw in pain.
Forecasting what could lie ahead for dentistry in 2026
By Kevin Henry
Fluent's Jay Millikan digs into the 2026 outlook, from Medicare Advantage's impact on dental insurance to how practices can grow in a flat market.
January 5, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a cartoon masked dentist character and a microphone.
Sharper diagnosis through Acuity
By Dr. Chris Catalano
Can you get top-tier diagnostic accuracy without breaking the budget? Dr. Chris Catalano evaluates the Acuity Direct X-ray Photon Detection intraoral sensor.
January 5, 2026
A young girl wearing glasses has a x-ray sensor inserted into her mouth.
Do’s and don’ts for bouncing back from adversity
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If you’re feeling the economic pinch or if other events are impacting your practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin offers advice to help you push through.
January 5, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin of Levin Group.
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