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Dental Hygiene
Is a preference for sweets driven by genetics?
Our genetic code may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth, a new study has found. Researchers noted an association between people who consumed high levels of sweets and one variation of a hormone.
May 14, 2017
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Federally Qualified Health Center
6 ways the AHCA may affect your dental practice
On May 4, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill, known as the American Health Care Act (AHCA), designed to reshape healthcare in the U.S. Some of the bill's provisions may directly affect your practice and your patients.
May 10, 2017
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Federally Qualified Health Center
U.S. House passes bill to repeal and replace Obamacare
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," on May 4. The bill gives states more control over the essential services they cover, including pediatric dental care.
May 3, 2017
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Orofacial Pain
New 2017 budget bill increases NIH, CDC funding
A new U.S. government budget bill proposes increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funding includes millions of dollars for efforts that prevent and treat opioid abuse.
May 2, 2017
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Restorations
Interproximally reduced teeth fare better with fluoride
Can fluoride varnish prevent demineralization of teeth following interproximal reduction? To find out, researchers put two varnishes to the test, running dozens of reduced dental surfaces through a simulated oral environment.
May 2, 2017
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Oral health is important but difficult for stressed moms
Mexican-American mothers know the importance of oral health for themselves and their kids, but they report several obstacles to achieving ideal oral hygiene routines. A new study explores how overwhelmed and exhausted moms approach oral health in their daily lives.
April 27, 2017
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Orofacial Pain
Dexamethasone reduces pain after third-molar extractions
Dentists and oral surgeons are always looking for better ways to reduce their patients' pain after surgery, and a new study may have a solution. An injection of dexamethasone before surgery significantly reduced postoperative pain for patients who had impacted third molars extracted.
April 26, 2017
2017 04 19 11 57 45 189 Injection Syringe 400
Restorations
New implant coating reduces bacterial growth, adhesion
Silver and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles may be the key to reducing the implant failure rate. A new, biocompatible implant coated with the two materials effectively prevented biofilm growth and adhesion in a recent study.
April 20, 2017
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Hygiene Tools
Chlorhexidine mouthwash effectively reduces plaque
Rinsing with chlorhexidine for several weeks is an effective way to reduce plaque, according to a new systematic review. Those who used the rinse had significantly lower levels of plaque and also reduced gingival inflammation and bleeding, researchers found.
April 12, 2017
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Restorations
Saliva peptide may help implant integration
A peptide found in saliva may be the key to helping implants integrate with surrounding cells faster. Researchers found that oral cavity cells exposed to this specific peptide spread and adhered to titanium significantly better than those without it.
April 9, 2017
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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An honest conversation on AI, staying authentic, and what comes next for dentistry
By Kevin Henry
On the Byte Sized Podcast, Adrian Lefler and DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry discuss how you can use AI to amplify -- not replace -- expertise and creativity.
October 21, 2025
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Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
The trial of a dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has been delayed.
October 20, 2025
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Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
By Ava Barros
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.
October 20, 2025
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Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
By Melissa Busch
Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.
October 20, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how dentist-owners can drive meaningful change within their teams.
October 20, 2025
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State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial
By Melissa Busch
An ex-state trooper serving a life sentence without parole following his conviction for the murder of a dentist is seeking a new trial.
October 17, 2025
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AI may predict orthodontic extractions
By Ava Barros
AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 17, 2025
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What are the differences between a DSO vs. a DPO?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the differences between two acronyms that are impacting the dental industry in big ways.
October 17, 2025
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Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 17, 2025
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Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license
By Clark Kauffman
A central Iowa dentist agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.
October 16, 2025
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Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
By Ava Barros
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
Toddler Boy Apinya 400
Dental endoscopy: A hygienist's perspective on transforming periodontal care
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm interviews Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, about how periodontal endoscopy is improving periodontal treatment and outcomes.
October 16, 2025
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