Kathy Kincade

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Regulatory Updates

FDA follows through on plan to reclassify dental amalgam

After months of speculation and years of debate, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a final regulation classifying dental amalgam and its component parts as class II medical devices -- even as the agency insists that amalgam poses no health risks.

July 27, 2009

Ultrasound finds mandible defects x-rays can't

Could 3D ultrasound imaging improve the way periodontal disease is diagnosed and treated? A research team from West Virginia University thinks so.

July 27, 2009

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Drug addicts target dental offices; female dentists battle misconceptions

July 26, 2009

Tooth classification system could improve diagnostics

A team of Harvard University researchers has developed what they say is an easy-to-use system for evaluating individual teeth that could help standardize caries assessment, simplify treatment planning, and improve outcomes.

July 23, 2009

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Will FDA delay amalgam decision? And, ADA lobbies healthcare reforms

July 21, 2009

Regulatory Updates

Will the FDA delay its decision on amalgam?

Despite the FDA's commitment a year ago to reclassify dental amalgam by July 28 of this year, there is speculation that the agency may not make that deadline.

July 21, 2009

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Oral surgeon acquitted in molestation case; Zila sued by potential buyer

July 14, 2009

Colorado debates new sedation rules; NHS dentistry mulls a makeover

July 12, 2009

Report calls for paradigm shift in NHS dentistry

National Health Service (NHS) dentists in the U.K. may be paid by the number of patients they care for and the quality of that care rather than how many procedures they perform, if recommendations from a new review of the NHS dental system become reality.

July 9, 2009

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Minn. ditches live-patient board exams; tissue regeneration easier on gums

July 7, 2009

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Crime Scene Tape Seventyfour

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

These trace elements may be linked to caries in the U.S.

By Melissa Busch

Dental caries may be linked to the presence of certain trace elements, according to a new study.

March 31, 2025

Blood Test Samples Lab

Podcast: Pediatric dentistry and the importance of education

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Firstgrin, an oral health tech company aimed at educating parents about their children's dental care.

March 31, 2025

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IDS wrap-up: 3 dental trends I heard time and time again

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry reflects on key trends from the International Dental Show (IDS) and how they will impact dental practices in 2025.

March 31, 2025

Ids Cologne 400

Do's and don'ts for practice hiring

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Hiring preparedness saves you a lot of time and frustration when a team member suddenly quits. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on what steps to take now.

March 31, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

Accused attempted murderer tries to flee after dental visit

By Melissa Busch

An inmate accused of attempting to murder officers during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment.

March 28, 2025

Inmate Law Enforcement Lightfield Studios

Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish

Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.

March 28, 2025

Porcelain Crown Bridge

IDS podcast: Exploring Italy's role in the global dental industry

This conversation -- recorded live in Cologne, Germany -- highlights the significance of the Italian dental industry, its collaboration with German companies, and global recognition of Italian dental products for their quality and innovation.

March 28, 2025

Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee

By Melissa Busch

A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.

March 28, 2025

Imposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliers

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.

March 27, 2025

Pliers Avocado Studio

Dental HR case study: New office manager with lack of training leads to disastrous results

Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss what happened when an office manager without managerial training relied on the practice's outdated employee handbook.

March 27, 2025

Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease

Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

March 27, 2025

Alcohol Bottles Drinks

Wow every patient

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

To advance your practice and boost production and income, you have to "wow" patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how you and your team can "wow" every patient.

March 27, 2025

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