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Theft of $32K-plus worth of dental ovens stumps authorities

The theft of thousands of dollars' worth of porcelain dental ovens from a lab has left authorities baffled.

April 24, 2024

Gum disease, invasive dental care linked to young onset stroke

Recent invasive dental procedures and gum disease may be connected to strokes with unexplained origins in younger adults.

April 24, 2024

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Dental appointment interrupts Trump trial

A dental appointment delayed the New York criminal trial involving an alleged hush money scheme to quell negative stories about former President Donald Trump before the 2016 election.

April 23, 2024

U.S. jury indicts man accused of threatening to kill dental staff

A man has been indicted for threatening to shoot the staff at a dental practice in New Mexico.

April 23, 2024

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Stronger enamel, more may hinge on rodents' terra cotta teeth

The orange-brown teeth of rodents may be key to developing oral care products that better protect human tooth enamel and ensure that restorations last longer.

April 22, 2024

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Orthodontist arrested for assault

An orthodontist was arrested on April 16 for an assault stemming from a 2016 accusation.

April 18, 2024

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2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college

Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.

April 16, 2024

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Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states

The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.

April 15, 2024

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How teeth develop in the womb

Incisors develop in the womb due to a buildup of mechanical pressure within the tissue, according to an animal study published in Nature Cell Biology. This revelation may lead to a better understanding of how birth defects occur.

April 15, 2024

Controlling this heart condition may rely on gum disease treatment

Patients with this cardiac condition had better outcomes if their gum disease was treated, according to a new study.

April 13, 2024

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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.

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.

Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice

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Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police

Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.

Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’

New trial date set for dentist accused of covering up murder

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a 38-year-old woman will not have his day in court until 2026.

December 9, 2025

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Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk

Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.

December 9, 2025

Surgical team performs a robot-assisted medical procedure in an operating room.

Why dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members now

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Rising labor costs demand frank discussion about performance and culture, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Delays will be costly.

December 9, 2025

Podcast: Dr. Martin Mendelson on transforming dentistry through behavioral science

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In this podcast, Dr. Martin Mendelson shares actionable steps clinicians can take to banish burnout and step into being effective leaders.

December 9, 2025

Tackling the senior oral healthcare crisis

By Dr. Candace Mitchell, Dr. Richard Gesker, MBA, Dr. Monique Powell-Davis

Millions of seniors lack dental coverage, risking serious health complications. One partnership is transforming oral health access for older adults.

December 9, 2025

An older man grimaces as he holds to hands up to his jaw, indicating a toothache.

Dentist accused of disfiguring patients ordered to pay $9.5M

By Melissa Busch

A judge ordered a dentist to pay $9.5 million to two dozen former patients who claim they were permanently disfigured after treatment.

December 8, 2025

A wood gavel rests on scattered U.S. dollar bills, symbolizing legal and financial justice.

Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Elevated levels of a certain hormone in utero may hasten how early and how many teeth erupt in infants before the age of 6 months.

December 8, 2025

Smiling infant boy with two bottom teeth showing.

Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?

Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.

December 8, 2025

A front-desk dental office employee prints a thermal receipt for a patient.

Redefining what’s possible with universal composites

By Dr. John Zalesky

Dr. John Zalesky and the Catapult Education Evaluators provide their clinical feedback of Ultradent's Transcend Universal Composite.

December 8, 2025

Close-up of a restored front incisor.

Do’s and don’ts for riding out economic change

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

A cooling economy is affecting practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares what your practice should be doing to boost production.

December 8, 2025

Dental assistant shot at practice ID'd

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at a Georgia practice has been identified.

December 5, 2025

Medical professionals monitor a patient in the intensive care unit with advanced medical equipment.

Tooth loss may be linked to depression

Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.

December 5, 2025

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