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Mild fluorosis? Pair microabrasion with bleaching

What is the best way to treat mild to moderate fluorosis? Brazilian researchers compared the results of two conservative treatments: microabrasion and microabrasion paired with at-home bleaching. Patients in the latter group were significantly happier with the results.

February 18, 2014

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Review: Portable radiography has promising future

Portable dental x-ray units have the potential to bring care to those who previously could not access it. But will the images taken by these devices in rural or developing areas be as clear as those produced by conventional x-ray systems? A systematic review has compared the data.

February 13, 2014

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Delphi panel creates dental implant placement checklist

Complications are recognized as an inherent risk in implant dentistry, so a panel of experts recently published a safety checklist in the Journal of the American Dental Association to help clinicians minimize the risk.

February 10, 2014

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Endodontists need closer relationship with dentists

Endodontists know that general practitioners are the gatekeepers to their business. But what impacts the decision to make a referral for root canals? A new survey has examined the relationship between general practitioner and specialist, finding insights.

February 5, 2014

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Study: Fluoride intake has no ill effect on adolescents' bones

While more Americans than ever have access to fluoridated water, controversy follows every municipality's decision to end or continue the practice. Now, researchers from the University of Iowa have published a study investigating the possible impact that fluoridated water has on the bones of young people.

February 2, 2014

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Dr. Ed Zuckerberg: Early digital imaging adoption served me well

Dr. Edward Zuckerberg has always had an interest in new technology and has lectured extensively on integrating it with dental practices. But perhaps the most impactful tech has been digital imaging. Here, he discusses how early adoption helped his practice.

January 29, 2014

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Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 2

In part 1 of the latest installment of the Leaders in Dentistry series, Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, discussed the lag in implant dentistry's adoption in the U.S. and the barriers before it. In part 2, he discusses when it is appropriate to pursue an implant-centric treatment plan.

January 23, 2014

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Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 1

When is it appropriate to place an implant? What is the difference between a surviving versus a successful implant? DrBicuspid.com asked these questions and more during a conversation with Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology.

January 22, 2014

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January 20, 2014

Skip preop acetaminophen/hydrocodone before IAN blocks

Patients experiencing symptomatic irreversible pulpitis are in a lot of pain, so does it make sense to administer acetaminophen/hydrocodone prior to an inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block? A new study has found that a placebo yielded the same anesthetic success.

January 15, 2014

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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.

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Got a hobby? What you do may make you a better dentist

By Melissa Busch

Having a hobby may be beneficial to improving dentistry skills, according to a new study.

August 14, 2025

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Ex-dental worker accused in teeth-whitening scam sentenced

By Melissa Busch

An ex-dental employee accused of tampering with a work computer after she was fired and illegally performing teeth whitening offsite has been sentenced.

August 13, 2025

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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients

Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

August 13, 2025

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Clinical tip: Your checklist for dental implants and CBCT

Are you using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging correctly when planning dental implants? This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, explains how CBCT can benefit you and your patients even more.

August 13, 2025

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Dentist, stylist fight over deceased bigamist husband’s millions

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and a beautician who married the same man five years apart in Las Vegas are battling over his multimillion-dollar estate.

August 12, 2025

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Blow, smack, pop your way to improved oral health. Maybe?

Chewing xylitol gum may help supplement toothbrushing by reducing plaque and decreasing the risk of caries-associated Streptococcus mutans, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.

August 12, 2025

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Podcast: Dr. Matt Bynum on relationships, organized dentistry, and the next generation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Matt Bynum joins the show to discuss the evolution of dentistry, the challenges faced by new dentists, and the importance of mentorship and building relationships in the field.

August 12, 2025

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Dentist, wife jailed for stealing designer goods at airport

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and his engineer wife, arrested for reportedly shoplifting more than $750 in designer items at airport shops, were sentenced to jail.

August 11, 2025

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Dentists, health workers thinking, planning, attempting suicide

By Melissa Busch

In the past year, healthcare workers, including dentists, in the U.S. reported thinking, planning, or attempting to end their lives, according to a new study.

August 11, 2025

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Probiotics, diet changes may improve gum disease

Combining conventional care with probiotics and an anti-inflammatory diet may significantly improve gum disease, a new study in BMC Oral Health finds.

August 11, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for reactivating patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Struggling with inactive patients? Dr. Roger P. Levin shares techniques to motivate them to return and keep your schedule full.

August 11, 2025

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Practice agrees to pay to end religious discrimination inquiry

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice accused of refusing to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs has agreed to pay to settle the allegations.

August 8, 2025

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