DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Intellectual Property
U.S. patent granted to Millennium's gum disease treatment
Millennium Dental Technologies has received a new U.S. patent for laser-assisted periodontal procedures that are linked to its LANAP protocol with the PerioLase MVP-7.
February 27, 2025
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Industry Updates
Apply now for the 2025 Health Access Hero Awards
Sun Life U.S. and DentaQuest are now accepting applications for the 2025 Health Access Hero awards.
February 27, 2025
Business Trophy Award Winner Ceremony
Product Updates
Dentsply Sirona launches zirconia disk for restorations
Dentsply Sirona has launched Cercon yo ML, a zirconia disc for restorations, in the U.S.
February 26, 2025
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Dentures
Aspen, Ivoclar partner on new denture
Aspen Dental and Ivoclar have launched the Signature Elite Denture.
February 26, 2025
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Industry Updates
Dominion National taps new president, COO
Dental insurer and administrator Dominion National has named Andy Tate as its new president and chief operating officer (COO).
February 25, 2025
Empty Chair Executive
DSO
DSO Heartland affiliates with 1,800-plus practices
In 2024, dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental reached multiple milestones, including growing to over 1,800 supported practices.
February 25, 2025
Business Development Graph Up 400
Product Updates
LuxCreo launches 4D Bright aligner
LuxCreo has launched the 4D Bright Aligner, which combines the benefits of the 4D aligner with teeth whitening.
February 24, 2025
Clear Aligner
Dental Education
Cornerstone pledges $165K to Foundation for Endodontics
Cornerstone Dental Specialties is donating $165,000 to the Foundation for Endodontics to fund awards for newly pinned American Board of Endodontics diplomates.
February 24, 2025
Money Bag Grant Award
Industry Updates
Dentysply Sirona celebrates 4 award wins
Dental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona has been recognized with four awards for its dentistry solutions.
February 21, 2025
Trophy Award
Dental Education
PDS, Roseman partner to improve education for dental students
PDS Health and the Roseman University College of Dental Medicine will offer an external rotation program to give dental students hands-on clinical experience.
February 21, 2025
Dental Student Kadmy
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Opioids
Do you know the risks when dentists give pediatrics opioids?
About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits involving opioids were linked to overdose or persistent use.
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Smartphone imaging may be key to early oral cancer diagnosis
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Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
By Melissa Busch
North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.
September 18, 2025
Injunction Gavel Vitalii Vodolazskyi
Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.
September 18, 2025
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How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs
By Kyle Francis
Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.
September 18, 2025
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How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
By Ava Barros
Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
September 18, 2025
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Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs
By Ava Barros
A new Journal of Arthroplasty study finds that preventive antibiotics before dental work may not reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in joint replacement patients.
September 18, 2025
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This treatment effectively cleans waterlines
By Ava Barros
Treating dental unit waterlines with neutralized electrochemically activated solutions may improve the water quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 18, 2025
Dental Unit Water Syrgine
Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
By Melissa Busch
A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.
September 17, 2025
Negative Online Review Meeboonstudio
Infection control matters to dental patients
By Ava Barros
Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to a Dental Assisting National Board survey.
September 17, 2025
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Clinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing canine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Farhad Boltchi from CDOCS discusses how he treated a case in which a patient presented with a congenital missing canine (tooth #6).
September 17, 2025
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Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s
By Melissa Busch
Does marital status play a role in oral health? This large study states it may especially benefit men.
September 17, 2025
Wedding Rings Dennis
U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
By Melissa Busch
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
September 16, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.
September 16, 2025
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