Tony Edwards

Opioids
Study finds opioids less effective after tooth extraction
Patients who took opioids for pain relief after tooth extraction reported higher levels of pain than patients who took other analgesics in a new study, published in JAMA Network Open. The findings suggest nonopioid analgesics should be the first-line pain relief for extractions.
March 23, 2020
2020 03 10 18 19 3978 Man Jaw Tooth Pain 400
Dental Specialties
West Coast tops U.S. wellness rankings
Wellness is composed of many factors, such as a healthy diet, affordable healthcare and medical costs, and opportunities for being physically active. Personal finance website WalletHub examined 43 key indicators and found that West Coast cities are the best, at least in terms of healthiest U.S. cities.
March 5, 2020
2020 03 06 00 21 9248 Fruits Vegetables 400
Oral Bacteria
Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk
Vaping changes a user's oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 3, 2020
2019 12 16 22 15 2940 Vaping E Cigarette Woman 400
Periodontics
Review suggests cavities, periodontitis share common origin
Sugar, sweet drinks, and other fermentable carbohydrates may promote the development of both cavities and periodontal disease, according to recent research. These diseases may both emerge in response to nutritional imbalances in your patient's mouth.
February 18, 2020
2020 02 18 23 17 2219 Tooth Pain 400
Dental Practice
Utah, La. at different ends of U.S. dental rankings
Louisiana has the fewest dentists per 100,000 residents in the U.S., suggesting an opportunity for entrepreneurial dentists or dental service organizations. On the opposite side of the scale, Utah is the state with the most dentists per capita. These and other findings were announced in the latest report on the state of U.S. dental care by personal finance website WalletHub.
February 17, 2020
2019 11 08 00 35 6788 Teens Smile 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Smoking costs add up in healthcare tally
Smoking costs more than $300 billion each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But which U.S. states bear the brunt of these costs? Personal finance website WalletHub ran the data and found that Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York had the highest total annual costs per adult smoker.
January 15, 2020
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Oral Cancer
Returning to work may offer benefit for oral cancer patients
Returning to work may have a positive effect on the survival rates of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, according to a new study. The benefit may be due to higher income, increased physical activity, and better emotional status, the authors noted.
January 6, 2020
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
Obesity
Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.
December 11, 2019
2019 12 10 21 09 1174 Obesity 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
2019 12 01 21 43 7540 Smoking Drinking 400
Imaging Systems
Radiation-free imaging system aids caries detection
Near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, but is it an effective modality for detecting caries? Researchers tested NILT against direct digital radiography in almost 140 teeth to find out.
October 17, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
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Podcasts
Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
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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
Dental Hygienist Woman
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
By Melissa Busch
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
February 12, 2026
Woman 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
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
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
Ceramic Dental Bridge Sebra
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
Portable X Ray Oleksandra
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
Panoramic Xray
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
25 Yo Man Mandibuar Lesion 400
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
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
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
Bacteria Teeth Black Lion
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
Bite Analysis Vladim Ka
Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.
February 11, 2026
Tooth Dna Chocolate
Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs
By Melissa Busch
A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.
February 10, 2026
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