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Cardiovascular
Daily brushing could be good for heart health
Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
November 1, 2023
Gingipain released by P. gingivalis cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. Image and caption courtesy of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Tokyo Medical Dental University.
Brain
Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk
Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
October 30, 2023
Alzheimers Phases Amyloid (1)
Dental Education
Pacific, Stanford receive $3.8M grant for 'Primed' program
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University for the Pacific-Stanford Primed Program.
October 25, 2023
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Wellness
Nearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnout
Nearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 23, 2023
Dental Woman Tired
Restorations
Military tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devices
The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.
October 19, 2023
A DFIS sits on display during operational testing at Fort Liberty, NC, on September 12, 2023. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support) recently during operational testing of the DFIS, the FPDS, and the dental amalgamator as part of a wider modernization effort to help meet the future frontline dental care needs of U.S. service members. During the operational testing, medical developers and evaluators with USAMTEAC and USAMMDA worked directly with soldiers belonging to the 257th MCDAS to assess the real-world utility of the FPDS, the DFIS, and the dental amalgamator in a field environment. Photo By T. T. Parish. Image and caption courtesy of the U.S. Army/Released.
Periodontics
Researchers discover mechanism involved in dental inflammation
Brazilian researchers have found connections in the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage.
October 16, 2023
Inflamed Gums Man
Public Health
New research to study long-term health effects of vaping
Researchers from the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport in the U.K. are studying the long-term health effects of smoking e-cigarettes.
October 12, 2023
Vaping E Cigarette Man
Wellness
Report: Tooth pain leads to shocking amount of work time lost
Nearly 3 in 10 Britons have taken time off from work because of tooth pain, which is equivalent to 11.7 million working-age people.
October 4, 2023
Tooth Pain Woman
Oral Cancer
Young users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stress
Young people who vape are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress.
October 3, 2023
Vaping Teenager
Oral-Systemic Link
Tooth loss tied to mortality, functional disability
Preventing tooth loss may be tied to reduced mortality and functional disability, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Prosthodontic Research.
October 2, 2023
Toothless Smile
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Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
A prosthodontist was charged with two felony charges for allegedly running a "party house."
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Pediatrics
This may have a positive effect on adult oral health
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Patient Communication
Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?
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Privacy
Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
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Privacy
Critical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practice
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Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
By Melissa Busch
A prosthodontist was charged with two felony charges for allegedly running a "party house."
October 20, 2026
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.
This may have a positive effect on adult oral health
By Melissa Busch
Childhood dental habits may help as you grow older, according to a study.
October 20, 2026
A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.
Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?
By Dr. Jennifer You
Dr. Jennifer You has some ideas on how dental practices can help young patients take ownership of their healthcare.
October 20, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You, founder and CEO of Lumos Dental.
Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.
October 19, 2026
A wood gavel rests on top of several $100 bills.
Critical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practice
By Tasha Dickinson
A practice can look perfect and hide a cybersecurity problem. Tasha Dickinson shares what buyers must ask before closing a deal.
October 19, 2026
Glowing blue padlock with a shield, symbolizing cybersecurity.
Do’s and don’ts for improving practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It is possible to increase practice production 10% year over year, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. There are two methods within reach to achieve steady growth.
October 19, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Should your dental practice surcharge credit cards? A CPA discusses cutting processing fees.
By Kevin Henry
Most dental practices don't know their credit card rates, says CPA Doug Fettig. Surcharging could return nearly 3% to the bottom line.
October 19, 2026
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Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
By Melissa Busch
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
October 16, 2026
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401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Defined contribution or defined benefit? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, breaks down two qualified retirement plan types.
October 16, 2026
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Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
By Denise Ciardello
Cruise ship crews clean what passengers never see. Dental offices should, too, says Denise Ciardello, offering a checklist.
October 16, 2026
Headshot of Denise Ciardello.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With all the available options, Dr. Tom Giacobbi offers his thoughts on choosing the best solution for your practice.
October 16, 2026
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A New York gardener’s "baseballs" were mastodon molars still seated in a complete fossil mandible.
October 15, 2026
Close-up of fossilized mastodon teeth.
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