Will Morton

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Researchers develop novel bone regeneration technique
Research in rats may reveal how proteins involved in bone repair can improve bone regeneration over large areas.
July 26, 2023
Bone regeneration was enhanced by administering mRNAs encoding Runx2 and VEGF into the bone defect of a rat mandible bone. Image courtesy of the Department of Research, Toyko Medical and Dental University.
Cosmetic
Dentists provide 1-in-4 cosmetic surgery injections in the U.K.
Dentists provide nearly a quarter of cosmetic surgery injections in the U.K., according to a report by University College London researchers.
July 25, 2023
Filler Injection Needle Resized
Pediatrics
Florida tops states for children's dental ED visits
This recent study is the first to explore children’s use of EDs for nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDCs).
July 23, 2023
Boy Dentist
Industry Updates
Smile Train launches bid for smile photo world record
Nonprofit Smile Train is trying to achieve a Guinness World Record for the largest online photo album of mouths.
July 20, 2023
Group Smiles
Wellness
Lozenge could treat tooth sensitivity permanently, study shows
Researchers have developed a dental lozenge that could provide a permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity.
July 13, 2023
Sensitive Teeth Woman
Industry Updates
Study shows few Latinos in advanced-degree health professions
Latinos remain very underrepresented in U.S. health professions that require advanced degrees, according to a recent study.
July 12, 2023
Dentist Latina Woman
Brain
Study links tooth loss to brain shrinkage
Gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to brain shrinkage in a region that has ties to memory and Alzheimer’s disease.
July 7, 2023
Missing Teeth Woman
Organized Dentistry
ADA releases new guidelines on tooth decay treatment
The ADA has released its first restorative clinical guideline for the removal of tooth decay.
June 29, 2023
Dentist Exam Woman
Dental Education
Dental college takes students on journey through dentistry
A college in New York has found success with its pre-dental experience program.
June 22, 2023
Dental Student Clinic
Periodontics
Dietary restriction shows promise curbing periodontitis
Some dietary restriction approaches have the potential to improve periodontitis.
June 21, 2023
Gum Inflammation
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Top Stories
A dental syringe rests on top of vials of clear liquid.
Legal Issues
Suit claims numbing agent at wrong site led to woman’s death
A routine dental procedure turned fatal when a numbing agent was allegedly injected incorrectly.
A white document is shown titled 'Lawsuit,' with glasses and a fountain pen resting on top.
Legal Issues
Mo. hygienists sue over dental assistant scaling rule
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You.
Smile Design
Porcelain isn't always the answer. Here's when injectable composite is.
Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, which features a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Podcasts
The top 3 PMS features to optimize your dental practice before 2026 ends
Dental tools lie on top of several $100 bills.
Legal Issues
Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement
More in Home
CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
Golden liquid is dispersed from a dropper into an amber glass bottle.
Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
By Dr. Henry Hackney
Dr. Henry Hackney chimes in on the emotional burden in implant dentistry. The procedure is only part of the difficulty, he writes.
September 29, 2026
Close-up of a woman's hands typing on a laptop computer.
Ex-Henry Schein manager gets jail for major embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
Luxury vacations and greed led to the 30-month prison sentence for a former credit supervisor at Henry Schein.
September 28, 2026
A businessman places a stack of $100 bills into his suit vest pocket.
Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse
By Melissa Busch
Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.
September 28, 2026
An older woman sits in a dental operatory chair and explains something to a woman dentist.
Do’s and don’ts for knowing your practice's numbers
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing the right numbers, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin, reveals your practice’s performance, issues, and the opportunities for growth.
September 28, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Oral surgeon wins suit over sleep apnea surgery
By Melissa Busch
A court has sided with a surgeon in a sleep apnea malpractice battle involving a jaw procedure.
September 25, 2026
A wood gavel rests on a sound block with a brass Lady Justice statue in the background.
The importance of rediscovering the human side of dentistry
By Dr. Ricardo Mitrani
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani argues that presence, not merely clinical skill, builds the trust that grows a practice.
September 25, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, founder and CEO of Grupo Dental Bosques.
Black and white gets the job done. Color gets you dental patient referrals.
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Dental patient referrals come from hospitality, not just service. Find out how to add color to your practice.
September 25, 2026
An older man smiles while looking into a mirror. He is looking at his new smile. A woman dentist sits next to him.
Dentist disciplined after patient swallows dental file
By Melissa Busch
A dentist reportedly skipped one protective step during a root canal, leading to state discipline.
September 24, 2026
Close-up of a woman's hands holding a pen. The image represents an executive board of people.
How much ibuprofen is too much? Tom Viola on dentistry's most common pain medication question.
By Kevin Henry
Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down a new combo pain reliever's dosing and addresses dentistry's ongoing "how much is too much" debate.
September 24, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals what he wished he knew as a young dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares three pieces of advice he wishes he had known when he was launching his practice.
September 24, 2026
Promotional image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Could using a virus to attack periodontal bacteria effectively fight gum disease?
September 24, 2026
3D scientific illustration of bacteria and viral particles on teeth.
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