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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses

By Melissa Busch

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

September 5, 2025

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

By Melissa Busch

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.

September 5, 2025

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Endodontics may stress out dental students

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Certain aspects of endodontistry overwhelm dental students, but new research in the International Endodontic Journal reveals key factors that ease anxiety and build confidence.

September 5, 2025

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Reimagining the digital future of dentistry

By Linda Harvey

Toothapps software aims to modernize dental practices through interoperability, compliance, and a patient-centric design for connected dentistry, and more dentists need to be aware of this solution, writes Linda Harvey, MS, RDH.

September 5, 2025

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Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death

By Melissa Busch

Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.

September 4, 2025

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Podcast: A big dental compact step taken, and what it could mean

With Louisiana enacting the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, what comes next? Two guests join the latest DrBicuspid.com Podcast to discuss.

September 4, 2025

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Hyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum disease

A recent review in Periodontology 2000 suggests that hyaluronic acid -- an ingredient in skincare products -- may aid gum healing and regeneration, enhancing outcomes when paired with nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments.

September 4, 2025

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Eye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlement

By Melissa Busch

A dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.

September 3, 2025

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Kinder, gentler braces may be on the horizon

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.

September 3, 2025

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Clinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorship

Dr. Avi Patel details how he handled a surprise during an orthodontic treatment and helped a patient correct his posterior open bite.

September 3, 2025

VR may help dentists work with pediatric patients

Virtual reality (VR) simulation may help teach dental students how to manage pediatric patient behavior, which students may embrace, reports research recently published in the European Journal of Dental Education.

September 3, 2025

Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials

University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.

September 2, 2025

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