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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Technology that’s powering growth and higher valuations for dental groups
By Beth Gaddis
Contending with staff shortages, increasing costs, and competition, practice owners are using technology as a differentiator for growth and valuation, writes Beth Gaddis.
June 17, 2025
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There may be a link between emerging teeth and bruxism
By Ava Barros
The number of erupted primary molars and canines may be linked to how often parents reported awake bruxism in young children.
June 17, 2025
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Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb practice
By Melissa Busch
A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice.
June 16, 2025
Police Cars Emergency
Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
Doctor Gesture Stop Chajamp
Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia
By Ava Barros
Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.
June 16, 2025
A pregnant woman opens her mouth as a dentist uses instruments to check her teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for analyzing dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Thinking of dropping an insurance plan? Dr. Roger P. Levin offers expert tips so you make a sound decision that safeguards your financial stability and future growth.
June 16, 2025
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Infection control and the missing dental team member
By Kevin Henry
If you worry whether important tasks will continue if key dental team members change, this video has some important insights.
June 16, 2025
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Dentist retires following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is retiring after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later.
June 13, 2025
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Here’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fear
By Ava Barros
Certain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.
June 13, 2025
Girl Dental Phobia Plo
Why are your upper traps always tight? Here’s what dental pros need to know.
By Stephanie Botts, RDH
Stephanie Botts, RDH, breaks down the three most common culprits behind concrete traps and how to finally get some relief.
June 13, 2025
Tray setup and positioning can be key to reducing chronic muscle strain in dental professionals.
The art of customer service in dentistry with Dr. Roger Levin, Part 2
By Kevin Henry
In this episode, the second of an eight-part series on creating five-star customer service in your dental practice, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to foster a positive atmosphere that enhances both employee satisfaction and patient care.
June 13, 2025
Patient Payment Woman
The dental technology PE investors want to see
By Beth Gaddis
Private equity investment in dentistry has changed, with rapid M&A expansions being replaced with investors seeking same-store growth, operational efficiency, and staff retention amid rising interest rates and inflation, writes Beth Gaddis.
June 12, 2025
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