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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Carmell completes merger, will focus on dental bone healing
Regenerative care firm Carmell has completed its multimillion-dollar merger with Axolotl Biologix and will narrow its focus to dental bone healing.
September 6, 2023
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DSO
DSO US Endo Partners announces name change
Dental service organization (DSO) US Endo Partners has changed its name to Specialized Dental Partners.
September 5, 2023
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Hygiene Tools
China-based usmile’s toothbrush now available in U.S.
China-headquartered oral care brand usmile’s Y10 Pro sonic electric toothbrush was made available in the U.S. on September 1.
September 5, 2023
The usmile Y10 Pro sonic electric toothbrush. Image courtesy of usmile.
DSO
TAG - The Aspen Group launches TAG University
TAG - The Aspen Group has launched TAG University for its members, including those affiliated with dental service organization Aspen Dental.
September 1, 2023
TAG University. Image courtesy of TAG - The Aspen Group.
Dental Education
IU dental school offering dual DDS-MBA degree
Indiana University (IU) is offering a dual Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program.
September 1, 2023
University Fascade
DSO
DSO MB2 Dental reaches 600 supported practices
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental has reached a milestone of 600 affiliate dental practices.
August 31, 2023
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Infection Control
OSAP celebrates DICAM starting Sept. 1
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is recognizing Dental Infection Awareness Month (DICAM), which starts September 1.
August 31, 2023
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AI
GPO Sevāredent partners with Overjet
Sevāredent Sourcing Solutions has introduced Overjet to its 2,000 contracted practices.
August 30, 2023
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Dental Education
HPU dental school receives CODA accreditation
High Point University’s (HPU) dental school has received accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
August 30, 2023
Lecture Hall University
DSO
DSO Specialty1 Partners secures 5-year deal with Synchrony
Specialty1 Partners has signed a five-year partnership with Synchrony's CareCredit credit card.
August 29, 2023
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Top Stories
Hands grip prison bars in dim lighting, symbolizing incarceration and confinement.
Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced to 2 decades of hard labor
A dentist who pleaded guilty to attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has been sentenced.
A male patient has his eyes examined by an opthomologist.
Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may be linked to serious eye condition
A woman brushes her teeth while checking her phone in a bathroom mirror reflection.
Hygiene Tools
Brush and add 1 more thing: A simple dental home care approach that sticks
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Legal Issues
Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
A young girl smiles as the viewer.
Pediatrics
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
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Bridging the gap: How simulation-based training is reshaping dental training
By Dr. Lincoln Harris
Simulation-based dental education improves technical proficiency and patient communication for new dentists, writes Dr. Lincoln Harris.
October 2, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Lincoln Harris.
Judge shuts down practice of beleaguered dentist
By Melissa Busch
A judge ordered the closure of a practice owned by a dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case and another in which he’s accused of participating in a drug deal near his office.
October 1, 2025
Judge's hand holding a wooden gavel on legal desk.
Podcast: Why National Dental Hygiene Month matters
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Join Kevin Henry and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, as they discuss the significance of National Dental Hygiene Month and how practice owners can celebrate their dental hygienists.
October 1, 2025
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo featuring a masked cartoon dentist and a professional microphone.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on what you need to know about teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
At-home whitening appeals to many patients. Dr. Tom Giacobbi weighs in with his tips for setting realistic expectations.
October 1, 2025
Image of the Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Precision without the premium: The future of digital scanning
By Dr. Ben Alvarez
Dr. Ben Alvarez of Catapult Education reviews the Panda Scanner, an intraoral scanner that promises speed and accuracy under $13,000.
October 1, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Ben Alvarez.
Dental manufacturer sued for allegedly firing pregnant employee
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. lawsuit was filed against a dental restoration product manufacturer for allegedly firing a pregnant employee.
September 30, 2025
Legal lawsuit document with reading glasses and a pen on a dark background.
Is there an association between TMDs and diet?
By Ava Barros
A new study links poor diet and nutrition to an increased risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
September 30, 2025
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How to grow your dental practice by getting leaner, not larger
By Dr. Derek Giddon
Boosting your practice’s profitability may not require expansion or hiring more staff, it could start at your front desk, writes Dr. Derek Giddon, CEO of AirPay.
September 30, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Derek Giddon.
‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients suffer
By Melissa Busch
The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
September 29, 2025
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Managing clear aligner therapy in TMD, bruxism patients
By Ava Barros
A study reports that as clear aligners gain popularity, clinicians should develop care plans that incorporate strategies for treatment and managing TMDs and bruxism.
September 29, 2025
A woman lying in bed holds her hands to her jaw, indicating temporomandibular joint pain.
This method may help dentists straighten up
By Ava Barros
Certain exercises and a therapeutic technique may sharpen dentists' performance, according to new research.
September 29, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for your employee bonus system
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Annual bonuses -- when they’re done right -- incentivize your staff. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to revamp your bonus system with minimal effort and maximum benefit.
September 29, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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