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Cosmetic
This state isn't worried about dentistry
Find out which U.S. state may be the least concerned about dental health, according to a new survey.
October 10, 2023
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Legal Issues
Dentist cops to conspiring to commit $8M in fraud
A dentist in California pleaded guilty on October 4 to conspiring to commit healthcare fraud by billing Medicare for about $8 million worth of unneeded procedures.
October 9, 2023
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Legal Issues
Orthodontist to pay $985K to settle Medicaid case
An orthodontist has agreed to pay $985,541 to resolve allegations that false claims were submitted to Medicaid, which came to light following a whistleblower lawsuit.
October 3, 2023
Business Magnifying Glass Documents
X-Ray
Dental x-rays in kids should be justified instead of routine
Though there is low value in taking routine dental x-rays in children, dentists should not cease doing them completely.
October 3, 2023
Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, MS, DrPh. Image courtesy of Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Legal Issues
Man sues opioid use disorder drug maker for causing tooth decay
An Ohio man is suing the manufacturers of the transmucosal opioid use disorder medication Suboxone claiming that the drug’s high acidity inflicted permanent dental damage.
October 2, 2023
Lawsuit
Anesthesia
Marijuana use may not affect dental anesthetic requirements
Anesthesia medication dosage requirements may not need to be changed for regular marijuana users undergoing dental surgery, according to a study.
September 18, 2023
Marijuana
Legal Issues
Royal Philips may resolve sleep apnea device claims for up to $618M
Royal Philips and its U.S. subsidiaries have reached a proposed settlement that may total up to $618 million, which would resolve claims related to its recalled sleep apnea devices.
September 12, 2023
Law Books Gavel
Endodontics
Rare extra cusp induces woman’s apical periodontitis
A rare dental developmental abnormality, known as a protostylid and characterized as an extra cusp, caused a woman’s apical periodontitis.
September 5, 2023
CBCT images (a, b) of the cross section of the plane of the protostylid in tooth #26. (c) The vertebral plane of the protostylid in tooth #26. (d) A 3D reconstruction of the protostylid in tooth #26. Red solid arrows indicate the protostylid.
X-Ray
Proper dental implant placement may require more than x-rays
When placing dental implants, panoramic x-rays may not be enough to properly visualize the area and avoid complications.
August 28, 2023
The panoramic x-ray of a 51-year-old woman. The white arrow indicates the left hard palate line, while the yellow arrow indicates the antral floor. The implant fixture is displaced into the superior cavity, but the bone between the white arrows appears to have sufficient volume. All images courtesy of Kim et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
Implants
Penn Dental researcher gets $2.6M for germ-fighting implant
A University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) researcher is developing an implant that prevents infections.
August 24, 2023
The smart implant. Image courtesy of Penn 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.
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
There may be an issue with women and root canals. Period
By Ava Barros
Women receiving root canal treatment may experience increased dental anxiety during certain phases of their menstrual cycle, a Scientific Reports study asserts.
October 24, 2025
A woman dental patient holds two fingers to her jaw indicating pain to a dentist.
The importance of adding medical billing to the dental practice
By Christine Taxin
Mastering dental and medical insurance is vital for dental practices to optimize their reimbursement processes, writes Christine Taxin.
October 24, 2025
A woman sitting at a desk refers to papers attached to a clipboard.
Dentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop posing as boy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested after allegedly attempting to solicit a teenage boy online who was an undercover officer.
October 23, 2025
Metal handcuffs rest on a fingerprint identification document.
Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk
By Ava Barros
The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.
October 23, 2025
A dentist performs a dental examination on an older patient.
Industry leaders discuss tariff impacts on dentistry, dental practices
By Kevin Henry
In this conversation, sponsored by GC America, Kevin Henry examines the effects tariffs are having on manufacturers, distributors, and, ultimately, dentists.
October 23, 2025
Split screen of (left to right) Dr. Barrett Straub, Dave Steck, Joe Talanges, and Kevin Henry.
This method may improve complete arch restorations
By Ava Barros
The key to an accurate complete arch restoration may lie in using this technique, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
October 23, 2025
Close-up of a maxillary full-arch dental implant.
1 workflow, 1 block, 1 visit: A chairside implant crown with CEREC and Katana Zirconia One for Implant
By Dr. Daniel Vasquez
Learn Dr. Daniel Vasquez’s workflow for delivering functional, aesthetic, implant-supported crowns using CEREC and Katana Zirconia One with minimal chair time.
October 23, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Daniel Vasquez.
Q&A: Adult orthodontics, AI, and digital dentistry's future
By Kevin Henry
A conversation with Jill Uhryniak, group vice president, orthodontics and aligner solutions for Dentsply Sirona, about innovation and patient care in orthodontics
October 23, 2025
Headshot of Jill Uhryniak.
Ex-orthodontist to plead guilty to exploiting minors
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who closed his practices after he was arrested has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. child exploitation charges.
October 22, 2025
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More U.S. dentists than ever are killing themselves
By Melissa Busch
Suicide rates among dentists exceeded those of the general population over 40 years and have climbed steadily for the last 25 years.
October 22, 2025
A male dentist with a stressful expression sits in a darkened operatory.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi dishes on Kuraray Noritake Katana Zirconia One
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi focuses on how one zirconia block can make a difference for your dental practice.
October 22, 2025
Promotional image for the Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
The day I drilled a tongue and what I use now
By Dr. Ankur Gupta
Dr. Ankur Gupta relates how a painful incident turned into a pivotal lesson and the tool he trusts today.
October 22, 2025
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