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Dental Education
Yelp lawsuit dentist speaks out
A dentist suing an online reviewer for libel said Tuesday that the reviewer may have been angered because he was charged for missing appointments. In an open letter to colleagues that she shared with DrBicuspid.com, Yvonne Wong, D.D.S., called the comments in the review "complete fabrications."
January 19, 2009
Dental Education
Why some patients need fastening down
Think you're too good a dentist to strap your patients down? Think again. Expert pediatric dentists -- and even the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry -- believe there are times when patients are better off "stabilized."
January 19, 2009
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Dental Education
Dentist sues patient's parents over online comments
Incensed at an online review she considers libelous, Yvonne Wong, D.D.S., of Foster City, CA, is suing the parents of a young patient. The case could set a precedent in the fast-growing area of Internet commentary on healthcare practitioners.
January 13, 2009
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Dental Education
Controversy flares over restraining patients
Some visits to the dentist are unforgettable. When she was 12 years old, Salley Shannon underwent a tooth extraction. The root was long, the anesthetic wasn't enough, and Shannon yelped in pain. Instead of sympathizing, the dentist had her buckled to the chair and her head held. Years later, the experience still gives her nightmares.
January 7, 2009
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X-Ray
2008 was exciting ... and sometimes harrowing
A $3.9 million sedation death lawsuit. An anesthesia-reversal drug approved. New worries about x-ray damage. All in all it was a dramatic year in dentistry, with two trends driving most of the excitement.
December 28, 2008
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Periodontics
Study finds flossing instruction useless
As you read this, a dental professional somewhere is telling a patient to floss. Every minute of every day, the reminding goes on. And most of it is a waste of time, according to a new study.
December 21, 2008
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Dentin sealing technique gains momentum
The approach contradicts what most dentists learned in dental school. And it can add another step to the process of placing an indirect restoration. But a growing chorus of researchers, taking their lead from Pascal Magne, D.M.D., Ph.D., says it's well worthwhile to seal dentin before placing a temporary.
December 15, 2008
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Delaware, North Carolina dentists top earnings list
If you want to make more money, move to North Carolina. That's one conclusion you could draw from a new report analyzing income for dentists and other top U.S. earners. Another conclusion: Avoid Barnstable Town, MA.
December 11, 2008
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New ADA president grapples with access crisis
The ADA faces intense pressure to help solve the oral healthcare crisis. "We've got to do more than we've done in the past, and it's got to be better than in the past," says newly elected president John Findley, D.D.S.
December 1, 2008
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Restorations
Old-style adhesives are better, researcher says
Violins, cathedrals, waffle irons: they don't make 'em like they used to. To that list, Jeff Brucia, D.D.S., a University of the Pacific assistant professor, would add dental adhesives. And at least one adhesive company agrees.
November 24, 2008
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on why dentists should test-drive AI for their dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses why dentists should understand artificial intelligence's (AI) potential for their practice, even if they don't believe AI is the right fit for them.
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Tooth removal without consent results in arrest
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for practicing without a license after a person complained that she allegedly removed six teeth without consent.
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Ditch meat for optimal oral health? Maybe
By Ava Barros
Eating a vegetarian diet, especially one that emphasizes beans, may benefit one's oral health by promoting a healthier saliva pH, reports a study recently published in Lifestyle Medicine.
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Dr. Roger Levin's practical advice for creating 5-star customer service in your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover practical strategies from Dr. Roger P. Levin on turning challenges into opportunities and empowering your dental team to elevate patient experience.
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With government cuts, unveiling dentistry's future of infection control and prevention
By Kevin Henry
Following the elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, a trusted voice is stepping up to help dentistry stay safe and secure.
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Dentists say it’s time to stop handling anesthesia alone
By Melissa Busch
Dentists say it’s time for laws to change to make procedures involving anesthesia safer by requiring an anesthesiologist.
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Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse
By Ava Barros
Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.
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Finding the right representation for your practice
By Ryan Mingus
Selling your life's work in today's market requires an adviser's expertise to help you expertly navigate the sales process, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Partners.
July 14, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for handling setbacks
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Setbacks are inevitable for practice owners, but as Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, great leaders follow key steps to overcome challenges and build lasting success.
July 14, 2025
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Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing
By Melissa Busch
U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Finding kids' caries may be a snap for parents
By Ava Barros
Smartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.
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