Robert Luhn

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Good photos = big $$$; Dangerous mouthguards

December 18, 2007

Dental Education

Good oral photos in a snap

A picture can be worth a thousand bucks--from an insurance company or a patient--if you know how to take it properly. Real-world advice from an oral auteur.

December 11, 2007

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Killer composites; Bleach redux; More ACP!

December 11, 2007

Invisalign woes; Amalgam wars II

December 4, 2007

Amalgam wars; Protect that data!

November 27, 2007

Beyond dental therapists?

The U.S. surgeon general put dentistry on notice in 2001 with a critical report that laid bare the dismal state of dental health care for the poor. Now three groups, the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Dental Hygienists Association, and a consortium of Alaskan Natives, have finally taken up the challenge. Each is proposing a new breed of professional that's less than a dentist, but may be more than a hygienist. In different ways, they all aim to bring more oral health care professionals into public and rural health clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and similar venues that serve the underserved.

November 24, 2007

Power to the PC...and the toothbrush

November 20, 2007

Preop antibiotics better?

Extracting wisdom teeth is a messy affair. Post-op infections are common, notes one dentist, because third molars "are usually filthy if erupted and you leave a big hole if you have to dig the tooth out."

November 14, 2007

Peroxide perils; dental therapists; test your knowledge

November 13, 2007

Peroxide perils; dental therapists; test your knowledge

November 13, 2007

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Handcuffs Gavel

Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses

A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.

Hepatitis B Virus

Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?

Endodontics Student Practice Anna Jurkovska

Endodontics may stress out dental students

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Reimagining the digital future of dentistry

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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout

As a dentist, Dr. Eric Johnson has battled burnout and stress. Now he's on a mission to help his colleagues avoid the same fate, sharing tips on this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast.

August 27, 2025

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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners

Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.

August 27, 2025

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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians

By Melissa Busch

Tens of millions were paid to U.S. dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons for speaking engagements, gifts, and more by companies, but more than half was paid out by five firms.

August 27, 2025

Doctor Counting Money New Africa

$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage

By Melissa Busch

A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.

August 26, 2025

Gavel Mri Scan Injury Juan

Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.

August 26, 2025

Nanotechology Tooth Preservation Virtual Art Studio

Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH and Chrissy Harlow, RDH, discuss Turbo-CR, a calculus removal agent designed to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients.

August 26, 2025

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This toothbrush may clean teeth better

A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.

August 26, 2025

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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again

By Melissa Busch

A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.

August 25, 2025

Handcuffs Gavel

Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease

Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

August 25, 2025

Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists.

August 25, 2025

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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office

By Dr. Ann D. Miller

Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.

August 25, 2025

Do’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.

August 25, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

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