Erik L. Ridley

Sleep Apnea
Dentists play key role in screening for OSA
Dentists should regularly screen both pediatric and adult patients for sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
June 8, 2023
Dentist Advise Patient
Pediatrics
Sensory-adapted dental rooms soothe children with autism
A sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children.
June 7, 2023
At the SADE research clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, sensory adaptations to the environment were shown to significantly reduce autistic children’s physiological and behavioral stress during dental cleanings.
Scope of Practice
USPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.
June 6, 2023
Physician Mouth Exam
Oral Cancer
Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients
Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.
May 3, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
Organized Dentistry
Lawmakers back AAPD effort for outpatient oral surgeries
Bipartisan lawmakers in U.S. Congress are supporting an effort to allow oral health surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers.
April 17, 2023
Boy Procedure Suction
Public Health
NYU team lands NIDCR grant to study mitochondria role in tooth enamel formation
Researchers from the NYU College of Dentistry will study the role of mitochondria in the formation of tooth enamel.
April 12, 2023
Woman Lab Microscope
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Dentist indicted for failing to pay $1M-plus in taxes
A U.S. grand jury has indicted a dentist for multiple tax offenses.
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DSO
States are cracking down on DSO deals. Is yours next?
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Hygiene Tools
The most-used dental instrument you hardly ever think about
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Legal Issues
Man accused of filing $80K fraudulent dental claim sentenced
Teenager Boy Phone
Pediatrics
Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth
More in Home
Dentist indicted for failing to pay $1M-plus in taxes
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. grand jury has indicted a dentist for multiple tax offenses.
August 14, 2026
Gavel Judge
States are cracking down on DSO deals. Is yours next?
By Marshall Strisik
Regulators are cracking down on DSO deals. Aspen Dental's $2 million-plus settlement signals new scrutiny for any dentist considering a sale.
August 14, 2026
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The most-used dental instrument you hardly ever think about
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Should we think more about the dental mirror? Yes, says Dr. Tom Giacobbi, as he explains why in this installment of Just a Minute, Doc.
August 14, 2026
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Man accused of filing $80K fraudulent dental claim sentenced
By Melissa Busch
One man's elaborate dental fraud scheme has cost him dearly.
August 13, 2026
Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios
Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth
By Melissa Busch
Viral food videos may pose serious hidden dental risks to adolescents, according to a new study.
August 13, 2026
Teenager Boy Phone
Apple Maps ads are coming. Here’s what dentists need to know.
By Nathan Giblett
Apple Maps will feature paid ads. Practices that prepare their listings now will gain a head start on competitors.
August 13, 2026
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Which imaging modality best detects periapical lesions?
By Ava Barros
Could one common imaging approach be missing what another routinely finds? New research takes a closer look.
August 13, 2026
Periapical Lesion Radiograph Ultramcu
New perovskite x-ray detector could cut dental imaging dose without sacrificing clarity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study shows a more uniform detector film reduces internal image noise, enabling sharp dental x-rays at ultralow radiation doses.
August 13, 2026
Dental X Ray
Dr. Scott Law discusses how imaging changed adult orthodontics
By Kevin Henry
CBCT has transformed orthodontic diagnosis. Dr. Scott Law shares how 3D imaging reshaped adult treatment planning at 600 locations.
August 13, 2026
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Dentist reprimanded, fined in case involving toddler
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was fined after toddler's preventable death, according to an order.
August 12, 2026
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Why practices fail
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices rarely fail from poor dentistry. Weak management systems and patient experience are the real threats.
August 12, 2026
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How to use AI in dentistry without losing your clinical judgment
By Dr. Paul Homoly
AI in dentistry works best when the clinician leads and AI confirms. Dr. Paul Homoly explains why people still build trust.
August 12, 2026
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