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Has amalgam become obsolete? And, why implants shouldn't cost so much

October 20, 2009

U.S. mulls malpractice reforms; new therapies for burning mouth syndrome

October 18, 2009

In search of the fountain of youth

When he wrote "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," was F. Scott Fitzgerald actually taking literary license with the rare condition progeria? A dentist takes a closer look at the role dental research can play in helping to understand the origins of progeria -- and the aging process itself.

October 14, 2009

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Dental Excellence Awards launched; surprising sedation advice

October 13, 2009

Dentists testify before U.S. Congress; Florida Medicaid lawsuit moves forward

October 11, 2009

Dental Education

Class-action Medicaid lawsuit moves forward in Florida

A lawsuit filed in 2005 against Florida officials accusing them of not providing adequate medical and dental services to more than 1 million Medicaid-eligible children will finally go to trial in December.

October 7, 2009

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Studies shed new light on periodontitis; CE in paradise

October 6, 2009

Researchers discover key biomarkers for periodontitis

Some surprising results from a study designed to find ways to streamline new product development at Colgate-Palmolive could pave the way for the development of a chairside periodontal health assessment tool.

October 5, 2009

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Dentists' incomes hold mostly steady; fentanyl blamed in patient's death

October 4, 2009

Tragedies prompt new sedation rules; a duck with a machine gun?

September 29, 2009

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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.

Curtain Reveal

Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product reveals

Celebrity Photographers Tom Merton Koto

Why women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science says

Just A Minute Doc 400

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-rays

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Dental coding: What you need to know about future updates to CDT 2026 codes

By Estela Vargas

Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to know.

April 15, 2025

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Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.

April 14, 2025

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PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.

April 14, 2025

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The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.

April 14, 2025

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Do's and don'ts for growing your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The keys to accelerating your practice's growth aren't mysterious or even difficult, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Implementing these two steps can propel your practice to new heights.

April 14, 2025

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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination

By Melissa Busch

A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.

April 11, 2025

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Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.

April 11, 2025

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.

April 11, 2025

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This tool may read dental x-rays better

A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.

April 11, 2025

Simplifying digital dentistry: Dentsply Sirona's vision for the future

Bruce Peatey of Dentsply Sirona spoke with DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about how the company is pioneering technology that will revolutionize chairside digital dentistry while making the tech intuitive and simple for clinicians.

April 11, 2025

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Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities

In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.

April 10, 2025

Navigating dental hygiene salaries: A business perspective

After her recent article discussing dental hygienist salaries, which drew plenty of attention from the hygiene (and dentist) side of the equation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is back with more insights on hygienist pay.

April 10, 2025

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