Theresa Pablos[email protected]DSOHeartland tops list of 10 largest DSOs in the U.S.Back by popular demand, DrBicuspid.com has once again compiled a list of the 10 largest dental service/support organizations (DSOs). More practices are affiliated with one of the largest DSOs than when the original list was published in May. See what else has changed in this updated edition.October 25, 2017Hygiene ToolsTriclosan in toothpastes absorbed by brush headsTriclosan in toothpastes can be absorbed and later released by toothbrush heads, a new study has found. But triclosan exposure can be limited, such as by using toothbrushes that are the least likely to accumulate the chemical and by changing used toothbrushes.October 25, 2017Dental PracticeCost is a major barrier for people who skip dental visitsThe majority of U.S. residents who needed a dental visit in the past year got one, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But for people who needed a visit and didn't get one, the majority cited cost as a barrier.October 18, 2017Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryBuffered lidocaine appears to have clinical benefitsA lower dose of buffered lidocaine may be more effective than a higher but nonbuffered dose of the local anesthetic, according to new research presented at the 2017 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons meeting in San Francisco.October 15, 2017Dental PracticeInfographic: U.S. dental spending nears $120BThe amount the U.S. spends on dental healthcare continues to rise, according to new data from the California Health Care Foundation. Americans spent about $118 billion on dental services in 2015, up from $113 billion the previous year.October 5, 2017RestorationsGlass ionomer cement not ideal for wedge-shaped defectsRestoring a wedge-shaped defect? You may not want to use glass ionomer cement. A new study found that the cement was not as clinically effective as similar restorative materials for these particular lesions.October 2, 2017RestorationsCaffeine may be opioid alternative for implant therapyCan caffeine help solve the opioid crisis? Research suggests that acetaminophen with caffeine may be a viable alternative to opioids after dental implant treatment.September 27, 2017Federally Qualified Health CenterAnother bill to repeal, replace Obamacare has failedThe latest attempt to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, will not be put to a vote, U.S. Senate Republicans said on September 26. The Graham-Cassidy bill would have changed the way state Medicaid programs are funded, which could have affected recent advances made in improving pediatric dental utilization.September 26, 2017Federally Qualified Health CenterWhat dentists need to know about Graham-CassidyExperts have criticized the latest Republican U.S. healthcare bill, which would change the way state Medicaid programs are funded. The ADA cautioned that some of the provisions in the Graham-Cassidy bill could reverse recent advances made in improving pediatric dental utilization.September 21, 2017Dental PracticeHow to help with Hurricane Irma relief effortsWant to help the victims of Hurricane Irma but don't know how? DrBicuspid.com has compiled a list of organizations and businesses with relief efforts to help the victims of flooding and tornadoes in Florida and other areas.September 13, 2017Previous PagePage 24 of 45Next PageTop StoriesDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergenciesDental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.Team ManagementRetaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matterTMJ/TMDBiofeedback may help treat TMDsPodcastsPodcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?AntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
