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Laser reseller accuses Biolase of coercion

National Laser Technology (NLT) -- which claims to be the largest reseller of Biolase products in the world -- is suing Biolase, claiming the company is trying to put NLT out of business by threatening dentists who consider buying products from NLT.

August 24, 2008

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Dentists ponder Olympic teeth; suicide myth debunked

August 19, 2008

Dentist probes true cause of Babe Ruth's death

For decades historians have believed that baseball legend Babe Ruth died of throat cancer brought on by years of tobacco and alcohol abuse. Turns out the real culprit was a rare form of genetically based carcinoma that is often misdiagnosed.

August 17, 2008

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Regulatory Updates

Chicago dentists settle out of court in sedation death

A judge has ruled that Joseph and Laurence Feldman must pay $3.9 million to the family of a patient who died in their care. Their future as dentists now lies in the hands of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

August 13, 2008

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Revenues better than expected; aspirin OK for surgery

August 12, 2008

Dental product suppliers defy gravity

Strong growth in markets outside of the U.S. is helping the dental equipment industry weather the current economic storm. But how long will the good news last?

August 12, 2008

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Tooth tattoos immortalize loved ones and celebrities

A dental lab owner in Utah gussies up posterior crowns with custom tattoos of pets, pigs, people, and personalities. Since 1979, he has crafted nearly a thousand tooth tattoos.

August 5, 2008

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Low-power lasers reduce pain, promote healing

It may sound like science fiction, but hundreds of clinical studies have shown that small doses of laser energy can do amazing things to the healing properties of dental tissue.

July 31, 2008

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Location, location, location; gummy bears battle tooth decay

July 29, 2008

Elderly patients bring benefits; CBCT beats radiography

July 22, 2008

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

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Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Magnesium may take the ouch out of 3rd-molar surgery

Combining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Pain Research and Management.

February 7, 2025

Dental break room thief nabbed

By Melissa Busch

A woman accused of sneaking into the break rooms of multiple businesses, including dental offices, and stealing personal items has been arrested.

February 6, 2025

Woman Handcuffs

Study to explore how violence affects dental care use

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry will study how exposure to violence affects dental care use from adolescence to adulthood.

February 6, 2025

Domestic Violence Abuse

Podcast: Real talk about dental student loan debt and its impacts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry is joined by U.S. Bank's Joseph Persichetti to discuss the student loan debt incurred by dental students and what can be done to alleviate some of the crushing debt, both financially and mentally.

February 6, 2025

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Practice must have chaperones for patients following arrest

By Melissa Busch

A recent criminal case led to a dental board requiring chaperones for minor patients at a practice.

February 5, 2025

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Flossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeats

Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

February 5, 2025

Clinical tip: Sectioning teeth for oral surgery

This week's clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS is brought to you by Dr. Darin O'Bryan, who is focused on helping you with oral surgery in your dental practice.

February 5, 2025

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Lessons learned from emerging dental groups: Insights from Yankee Dental 2025

The Yankee Multi-Site Summit in Boston brought together leaders in the emerging dental group space. Beth Gaddis talked to four of them and brings you their key takeaways.

February 5, 2025

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Uncovering dental embezzlement: A cautionary tale and behind-the-scenes look

How did an investigator uncover more than $240,000 of embezzlement from a Texas dental practice? DrBicuspid has the inside story from the woman who led the case.

February 4, 2025

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Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines baffle dentists

By Melissa Busch

Despite guidelines, prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures when treating those at high risk for infective endocarditis remains challenging for dentists.

February 4, 2025

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The latest on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact license

Tracee S. Dahm updates DrBicuspid readers on the latest developments of a potentially game-changing advance in dentistry and how it could impact dental hygienists and patients.

February 4, 2025

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Surprising factors that may cause more caries in kids

Factors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.

February 4, 2025

Girl Mouth Mirror

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