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
Woman arrested for scamming dentist
A woman claiming to be a disgruntled former patient stole thousands of dollars from a dentist before she was arrested.
A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.
Pediatrics
Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients
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Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
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Podcasts
Dentistry’s 'age of disorder': What DSOs, practices, and suppliers must do differently
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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
More in Home
Woman arrested for scamming dentist
By Melissa Busch
A woman claiming to be a disgruntled former patient stole thousands of dollars from a dentist before she was arrested.
November 9, 2026
Close-up of a woman whose hands are held by handcuffs.
Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients
By Melissa Busch
Dentists' hidden bias toward cavity-prone kids may undermine treatment quality and care access, according to a new study.
November 9, 2026
A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Production starts with fundamentals. Dr. Roger Levin shares strategies to grow revenue despite lower reimbursements and inflation.
November 9, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Dentistry’s 'age of disorder': What DSOs, practices, and suppliers must do differently
By Kevin Henry
Dykema’s Brian Colao explains why dentistry has entered an “age of disorder,” why DSOs were hit hard, and how suppliers should respond.
November 9, 2026
Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
November 6, 2026
A woman judge holds a gavel against a wood sound block.
These factors affect burnout in dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Clinical training appears to be triggering a burnout crisis in dental education nationwide.
November 6, 2026
A woman dental hygienist holds a hand up to her forehead. The image illustrates work fatigue and burnout.
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
By Matthew McBride
Apple Maps and ChatGPT now sell ads. Matthew McBride explains why getting in early matters and how to test both without overspending.
November 6, 2026
A woman wearing a white shirt sits by a window looking at her smartphone.
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's career ended in a sexual misconduct plea deal and potential prison time.
November 5, 2026
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What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
By Melissa Busch
Gum health might secretly predict an individual's future performance and dementia risk.
November 5, 2026
Illustration of a human brain with a puzzle piece missing.
'But it doesn’t hurt.' How to talk to patients about cracked teeth before they break.
By Dr. Jennifer You
Dr. Jennifer You explains how to talk with patients about asymptomatic cracked teeth, weighing the risks of treating now verus waiting.
November 5, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You, founder and owner of Lumos Dental.
New research explains why implant infections defy antibiotics
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Titanium particles released by corrosion trap macrophages in an inflammatory state, which may explain why antibiotics so often fail.
November 5, 2026
Close-up of a bright smile showing white teeth with a visible dental implant in the lower jaw.
Dr. Lorne Lavine on the dental cybersecurity and AI risks heading into 2027
By Kevin Henry
Antivirus software, Dr. Lorne Lavine says, isn’t enough. AI is changing ransomware, and here's what to ask before adopting AI into your practice.
November 5, 2026
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