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Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?

Major advancements have been made in nickel titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments in recent years. But which type of rotary instrumentation works best? In a study in BMC Oral Health, researchers tested three types of NiTi instruments for shaping root canals, finding one that was superior.

February 1, 2017

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Dental Specialties

Week in Review: SDF reimbursement in Calif.; sugar limits at school; and sleep apnea review

January 26, 2017

Endodontics Insider: Which NiTi rotary instrument is best for canal shaping?

January 25, 2017

Study measures time for in-office crown fabrication versus labs

One question any office considering the purchase of a CAD/CAM system must ask is how much time will be saved during crown fabrication versus the traditional process. The more time an office can save, the more procedures it can schedule. Now, researchers have attempted to measure how long each process takes.

January 25, 2017

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Teaching toothbrushing: Is a video or jaw model better?

Sometimes it seems like children are always glued to a screen. Researchers wondered whether showing them a video of how to brush their teeth versus a live demonstration would have different results. The findings might surprise you.

January 24, 2017

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Which imaging system is better for diagnosing tooth cracks?

When it comes to examining images of a tooth and identifying a crack, should you use periapical radiography or cone-beam CT? Also, who is better trained to identify these cracks on images, an endodontist or a radiologist? A new study in PLOS One answers these questions.

January 23, 2017

2016 10 04 13 57 40 48 Tooth Pulp Endodontic 400

Dental Specialties

New review casts doubt on sleep apnea treatments

While screening for sleep apnea is often recommended as a practice benefit for a dental office, what are the benefits -- and harms -- of sleep apnea screening? A new review in the Journal of the American Medical Association drew some worrying conclusions.

January 23, 2017

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Week in Review: Titanium implants and peri-implantitis; U.S. oral health goals; and new products

January 19, 2017

Dental Practice

January new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

Since the middle of December, companies have introduced new products ranging from a smart toothbrush to a 3D printer, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Kolibree, Microcopy, TJA Health, and others.

January 19, 2017

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CAD/CAM Insider: Study measures time for in-office fabrication versus labs

January 18, 2017

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A woman working at a desk rubs her eyes. Behind her is a blurred office.

Work less for the good of teeth? Maybe.

A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.

Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!

Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program

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Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam

A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.

This may push your hygienist to quit

5 most shocking dental-connected crimes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discover five shocking dental-connected crimes that include murders, poisoning, and fraud.

March 3, 2026

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Very rare spontaneous dentin bridge forms after dental trauma

By Melissa Busch

A tooth's remarkable self-healing mechanism defied dental expectations after trauma.

March 2, 2026

Dental CT scan showing dentin bridge and tooth anatomy with 0.15mm thickness measurement.

This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease

A new study connects this vascular disease to accelerated periodontitis.

March 2, 2026

3D medical illustration of a human head showing a glowing orange brain and blue skeletal anatomy against a gradient background.

Hygiene wages aren't the problem: Your business model is

By Mary K. Hughes, RDH

Learn how outdated systems and poor design -- not compensation -- are killing practice profitability and what to fix.

March 2, 2026

Mary K. Hughes, RDH.

Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to insulate your balance sheet from shrinking insurance reimbursements.

March 2, 2026

This may indicate the severity of dental infections

By Melissa Busch

This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.

February 27, 2026

Demonstration of an odontogenic abscess without (left) and with (right) gas contained within the abscess.

Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI

By Kristine Grey

Kristine Grey of Great Dental Websites provides simple AI strategies to help your dental practice rank higher in search results and attract more patients.

February 27, 2026

Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi pays homage to an often-overlooked piece of equipment in every dental practice: the saliva ejector.

February 27, 2026

Promotional image of Dr. Tom Giacobbi and his Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series.

Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges

By Melissa Busch

New charges were filed against a dentist accused of supplying a high schooler with drugs and alcohol and assaulting her multiple times.

February 26, 2026

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Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists

A JADA study reports a woeful shortage of orofacial pain specialists in the U.S. -- approximately 531 providers for 333 million people.

February 26, 2026

A male dental patient sitting in a dental chair points to his mandible to a dentist.

Why your RCM strategy is your biggest financial liability

By Stephen Fong

Is your practice leaving millions uncollected? Learn how AI-powered revenue cycle management (RCM) can boost profits, streamline operational efficiency, and reduce burnout.

February 26, 2026

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Dental fear: What every dentist and team member must know

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Kelly Daly is on a mission to create positive visits for people with dentophobia. Learn how dentists and team members can effectively address dental fear.

February 26, 2026

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