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Researchers debate ozone science
Ozone is 1.5 times stronger than chloride as an antimicrobial. It stimulates the immune response and blood circulation, according to some researchers. But can it stop caries?
February 12, 2009
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Dental pioneers jump into ozone
Hear the word "ozone" and most people think about the protective layer of gas in the atmosphere -- the one with the hole in it. But some enterprising U.S. dentists are beginning to treat their patients with it -- and beginning to swear by it.
February 2, 2009
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Restorations
As price soars, gold loses luster
Gold's special properties make it ideal for specific types of restorations. But the recent price spike is forcing dentists and dental labs to scramble, once again, for alternatives.
September 9, 2008
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CBCT
How to get reimbursed for cone-beam CT
Cone-beam CT images are likely to be the clearest you've ever seen, but the question of who will cover the cost for this new technology is not so clear. The chances for insurance reimbursement improve if you follow certain rules.
August 6, 2008
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X-Ray
CBCT: First choice for preoperative diagnosis?
When it comes to looking below the gum line and deep into the mandibular canal, anything that helps you get a better view is essential. Two recent studies indicate that cone-beam CT scanners are superior to conventional periapical x-rays in certain cases.
July 17, 2008
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Study: Wireless sensors better for endo x-rays
Wireless digital image receptors give you the most accurate view inside a tooth. So say researchers at the University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) who compared three different kinds of sensors.
May 15, 2008
CBCT
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part II
It pays, literally, to choose the right machine for your needs so you can fit cone-beam CT (CBCT) into your practice's existing workflow. In this article, you'll learn about the primary features to look for as well some hidden costs you might not discover until you have actually started using your new CBCT system.
May 6, 2008
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CBCT
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part I
Cone-beam CT offers a huge leap forward in dental imaging. For the first time, you can make 3D images in your own office. But the new machines carry price tags of $150,000 to $250,000. Worth the investment? In this first of two parts, we examine just exactly what the new technology offers and who should take advantage of it.
April 28, 2008
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Smile Design
Gordon Christensen on veneers
The inside scoop on which veneers to use and when, plus real-world tips and tools.
March 24, 2008
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Dental Education
Marketing from the inside out
Sometimes internal marketing works best. Learn how to expand your practice by word of mouth
March 4, 2008
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over antisemitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of antisemitic imagery in course materials.
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TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
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Dental school dean resigns over antisemitic images in course work
By Melissa Busch
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of antisemitic imagery in course materials.
November 13, 2026
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TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
By Melissa Busch
Jaw pain may be costing patients more at work than they realize.
November 13, 2026
A professional man sitting in a modern office holds his jaw with a pained expression.
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
By The Dental Trade Alliance
DTA's Rachel Spivey unveils how the association will take its "Oral Health Can’t Wait" message to a new Congress.
November 13, 2026
Dental Trade Alliance podcast cover image featuring Rachel Spivey, the alliance's director of government affairs.
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
By Melissa Busch
A former dental employee accused of embezzlement has reached a deal to have the charges dismissed against her.
November 12, 2026
Two lawyers in business attire shake hands over a desk with legal documents resting on top. Nearby is a gavel and a legal scale.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Your practice's schedule is telling you something. Dr. Tom Giacobbi addresses how to build a schedule that benefits everyone.
November 12, 2026
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Who’s using in-house restorative CAD/CAM systems?
By Melissa Busch
Discover the surprising demographic profile of dentists using restorative dentistry with CAD/CAM technology.
November 12, 2026
A dental assistant uses an intraoral scanner to scan a woman patient's maxilla.
3 dental imaging and CAD/CAM stories that mattered
By Kevin Henry
Catch up on the most impactful dental imaging and CAD/CAM stories of 2026.
November 12, 2026
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Up 20, tied, or down 20? A championship coach shares how dental leaders should finish the year.
By Kevin Henry
Coach Matt Doherty explains what dental leaders should tell their teams in the fourth quarter, whether they’re up, tied, or down.
November 12, 2026
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Dental board makes licensing decision in patient death case
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's license has been revoked, but other complaints are pending.
November 11, 2026
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The X-factor in curing: A clinical look at the Valo X
By Dr. Robert Frey, MPH
The right curing light delivers power, an appropriate wavelength spectrum, and a uniform beam profile, and the Ultradent Valo X delivers.
November 11, 2026
Figure 1: Clear aligner attachments visualized using the Valo X black light diagnostic feature, providing enhanced visualization of clear aligner attachments for easy removal.
How menopause shows up in the dental chair
By Dr. Monique M. Nadeau
Dr. Monique Nadeau explains how menopause affects the salivary glands, gums, sleep, and smile and how dental teams can help patients.
November 11, 2026
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Why dentistry's hiring problem isn't easing
By Kevin Henry
The hygienist shortage isn't easing, but ADA Economist Marko Vujicic forsees a "golden era."
November 11, 2026
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