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Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs

Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.

April 20, 2023

Dental visits for vets no longer ruff with therapy dog, study

Dental students at the University of Colorado report that having a therapy dog present during clinic visits reduced stress for military veterans, according to a story on the school's website.

April 13, 2023

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Study explores new intervention for overcoming dental anxiety

Researchers will test a new cognitive behavioral intervention that is designed to remove a common obstacle to dental care: anxiety.

April 7, 2023

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Canadians support funding for new dental plan

Public polling data suggest most Canadians support the federal government's move to provide more funding for its new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

April 6, 2023

Mental health symptoms linked to risk of oral diseases

Providers may expect higher levels of oral disease among patients with adverse mental health conditions.

March 30, 2023

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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.

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Mo. hygienists sue over dental assistant scaling rule

Porcelain isn't always the answer. Here's when injectable composite is.

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The top 3 PMS features to optimize your dental practice before 2026 ends

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Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement

Do’s and don’ts for planning a comfortable retirement

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Retiring before age 65 is achievable with a sound plan. Here’s how to get started despite declining reimbursements and economic fluctuations.

September 21, 2026

Former dentist sentenced for illegal dentistry

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of continuing to practice dentistry after his license had been revoked was sentenced.

September 18, 2026

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Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that

By Melissa Busch

New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.

September 18, 2026

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Why the dental practice valuation is the most important document in a dentist's divorce

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

An independent dental practice valuation matters more than intimidation tactics or guesswork when a dentist's practice is at issue in a divorce.

September 18, 2026

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Cause of plane crash that killed dentist, wife revealed

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. National Transportation Safety Board final report revealed the cause of a crash that led to the death of two people.

September 17, 2026

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Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition

By Melissa Busch

There may be a hidden dental crisis affecting young athletes that no one is talking about.

September 17, 2026

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on how to build a dental team that stays together

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

What does it take to keep your dental team together and on the same page? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares some thoughts in his latest video.

September 17, 2026

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These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health

New research links a composite marker of insulin resistance and abdominal obesity to higher periodontitis risk in patients.

September 17, 2026

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Dr. Jason Auerbach’s 3 big lessons that changed his oral surgery practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Jason Auerbach shares the biggest lessons that shaped his oral surgery practice.

September 17, 2026

The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing

By Mary K. Hughes, RDH

The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.

September 17, 2026

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What dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy case

By Melissa Busch

Dentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.

September 16, 2026

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Hygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.

By Denise Ciardello

Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.

September 16, 2026

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