Tony Edwards

Oral-Systemic Link
CDC: Fewer U.S. adults smoke now than in 2005
Does your patient population include adults ages 25 to 44 who didn't graduate from high school or earned a GED certificate? If so, these are your patients who are most likely to smoke cigarettes, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news is that the number of adult smokers has declined since 2005.
November 14, 2016
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Cosmetic
Does in-office teeth bleaching produce more inflammation?
If you offer teeth whitening in your practice, you're probably concerned about both the result and keeping your patients' teeth and gums healthy. Teeth bleaching, a popular form of teeth whitening, is used in both in-office and at-home procedures. In a recent study, researchers from Brazil wanted to know if this procedure caused damage to a patient's dental pulp.
November 14, 2016
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Dental Hygiene
Week in Review: Does this rinse halt caries? Plus, election results and numbers that matter
November 10, 2016
Dental Practice
Dental Excellence Awards nominating ending soon
Join hundreds of your peers and colleagues in participating in the nominations process for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards. You only have until midnight on November 18 to make your voice heard and help honor researchers, companies, educators, and institutions that make dentistry stand out.
November 10, 2016
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CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM Insider: Do newer CAD/CAM units produce better restorations?
November 9, 2016
Oral-Systemic Link
U.S. elections: 4 soda taxes pass; 3 tobacco taxes fail
Election night in the U.S. saw four cities pass new taxes on soda and sugary beverages, while there were mixed results on tobacco tax measures. However, a proposition backed by the California Dental Association that included e-cigarettes in California's tobacco tax passed overwhelmingly.
November 8, 2016
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Cosmetic
Cosmetic Dentistry Insider: Does in-office bleaching produce more inflammation?
November 7, 2016
Restorations
The new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
Over the last month, companies have introduced a nasal anesthetic, a scanner, a handpiece, toothpastes, loupes, and more. Here's a look at the latest new products recently launched from St. Renatus, Brasseler USA, 3M, and others.
November 6, 2016
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Dental Specialties
Week in Review: Vitamins and gum disease; oral health and pregnancy; and pediatric anxiety
November 3, 2016
Dental Practice
Behavioral therapy can reduce pediatric dental anxiety
You might not have studied cognitive behavioral therapy in dental school, but the findings of a new study suggest the technique might help reduce your pediatric patients' anxiety about visiting your office, leading to more productive visits.
November 3, 2016
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Public Health
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.
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Smile Design
Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
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Periodontics
Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
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Legal Issues
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
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Dental Hygiene
This may push your hygienist to quit
More in Home
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
February 13, 2026
Handcuffs rest on a U.S. dollar bill, symbolizing legal or financial consequences.
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
By Melissa Busch
With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.
February 13, 2026
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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
By Ava Barros
Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.
February 13, 2026
A dental hygienist performs a cleaning on a patient's teeth.
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
By Melissa Busch
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
February 12, 2026
A woman's hands are restrained behind her back in metal handcuffs.
Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed
By Kevin Henry
An expert reviews the do's and don'ts of romantic relationships in dental offices, from patient interactions to team dynamics and professional conduct.
February 12, 2026
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Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?
By Ava Barros
Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.
February 12, 2026
A ceramic dental bridge in a clay model with dental utensils in the background.
How dental assistants can take better x-rays every time
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Train your dental assistants to take high-quality dental x-rays consistently using these proven techniques from Janet Simpson, RDA.
February 12, 2026
Close-up of a white portable dental x-ray device.
Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model
By Ava Barros
A new detection model used on panoramic x-rays may offer improved accuracy and precision in identifying early-stage caries.
February 12, 2026
Dental panoramic x-ray revealing a full set of teeth and the jawbone structure.
Case study: 25-year-old man with mandibular lesion
By Dr. Juan F. Yepes
A 25-year-old asymptomatic man was referred to the oral surgeon by his dentist because of a "lesion" on the left side of his posterior mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.
February 12, 2026
Dental x-ray revealing detailed tooth and jaw bone anatomy.
Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.
February 11, 2026
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This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
By Ava Barros
A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
February 11, 2026
Microscopic green and beige bacteria are clustered around teeth indicating tooth decay.
Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?
By Kevin Henry
In this interview with Dr. Robert Kerstein, explore the limitations of traditional bite analysis and learn how computerized methods can enhance dental practice efficiency and patient comfort.
February 11, 2026
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