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Wellness
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
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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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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
By Melissa Busch
Disruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.
January 29, 2026
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Podcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOs
By Kevin Henry
The office manager role is evolving, and Dr. Roger P. Levin believes it's time clinicians appreciate the valuable potential the position holds.
January 29, 2026
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Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
By Ava Barros
Research suggests the roots of tooth pain may lie in social and maternal education gaps, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 29, 2026
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Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
By Kevin Henry
Aggressive dentistry and social media misinformation can disastrously harm patients. Dr. Anjali Rajpal discusses why expert guidance is crucial for safeguarding patients' oral health.
January 29, 2026
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$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments
By Ava Barros
University at Buffalo researchers are participating in a multi-institutional study to deepen the understanding of TMDs and drive better treatments.
January 29, 2026
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Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
January 28, 2026
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Loose teeth? This therapy may help
By Ava Barros
Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.
January 28, 2026
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Helping a gunshot victim regain his smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After surviving a gunshot wound to the face and years without answers, John Doe received reconstructive care from Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, who restored the man's smile.
January 28, 2026
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ADHD may affect orthodontic treatment
By Melissa Busch
Patients with ADHD may be at greater risk of orthodontic treatment problems and reduced behavioral cooperation.
January 28, 2026
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Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
January 27, 2026
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Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight
By Ava Barros
“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.
January 27, 2026
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Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Matthew Korn shares his personal recovery journey and how the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use has changed.
January 27, 2026
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