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Catching oral biofilm early with biofluorescence technology

By Dr. Lou Shuman

With dentists as the frontline against biofilm, technology-forward dental practices can catch it sooner, writes Dr. Lou Shuman.

June 23, 2025

Teeth Mirror Exam Ocskay Mark

Do’s and don’ts for great customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Exceptional customer service is a daily commitment to each patient. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the building blocks for creating a strong, patient-centered practice.

June 23, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

Law change sought following dental patient death

By Melissa Busch

The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.

June 20, 2025

State Legislation Michael

Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term

When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.

June 20, 2025

Child Mouth Explorer

'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizon

West Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.

June 20, 2025

WVU researchers are testing technology that allows orthodontists to print patients’ dental aligners in their offices using a soft plastic with “memory” that helps the aligners hold their shape.

AI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experience

By Lyall Vanatta

By embracing artificial intelligence, dental providers can ensure they meet and exceed patient expectations, writes Lyall Vanatta.

June 20, 2025

Vanatta Lyall 400

Talking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In this installment of Just a Minute, Doc, Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses bone grafting, extractions, and what comes next.

June 20, 2025

Just A Minute Doc 400

Dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.

June 19, 2025

Soon dental floss may measure stress

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.

June 19, 2025

This dental floss pick has a sensor that can assess your stress level. Image courtesy of Atul Sharma and Nafize Ishtiaque Hossain.

Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

June 19, 2025

Kelly Tanner 400

Podcast: Navigating dental hiring challenges in the second half of 2025

Ready to dive into the latest on the dental hiring market? Want to understand how to keep your team together? Robyn Reis of All-Star Dental Academy is here to help.

June 19, 2025

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Dentist must pay terminated colleague $1.85M

By Melissa Busch

A Virginia appeals court upheld a verdict ordering a dentist to pay $1.85 million to another dentist, according to court documents.

June 18, 2025

Lawsuit Gavel Money

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