Darci Barr

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Dental Assistant

The evolution of dental assisting skills

This week is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present a column by Darci Barr, educator and expert in dental assisting program design, discussing the evolution of dental assisting skills and how the growth of technology has led to advancements in the profession.

March 10, 2016

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Discipline Employee

Iowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud

Several dentists have recently been sanctioned by the Iowa Dental Board for allegations that include professional incompetence, fraud, and sexual misconduct involving a patient.

Oral Bacteria

Oral bacteria may be linked to Parkinson's disease

2025 10 08 Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson opens up on his diamond grill

Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock

Henry Schein One, Vyne Dental sue each other

Handcuffs Fingerprints Justin

Imposter dentists accused of disfiguring woman

Iowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud

By Clark Kauffman

Several dentists have recently been sanctioned by the Iowa Dental Board for allegations that include professional incompetence, fraud, and sexual misconduct involving a patient.

October 8, 2025

Discipline Employee

Oral bacteria may be linked to Parkinson's disease

The oral bacteria known for causing caries may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.

October 8, 2025

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson opens up on his diamond grill

A two-time NFL MVP, Baltimore's Lamar Jackson makes a statement with his play on the field as well as his smile.

October 8, 2025

2025 10 08 Lamar Jackson

Henry Schein One, Vyne Dental sue each other

By Melissa Busch

Vyne Dental, a revenue cycle management service provider for dentists, and Henry Schein subsidiary Henry Schein One have sued each other.

October 7, 2025

Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock

Imposter dentists accused of disfiguring woman

By Melissa Busch

A brother and sister are accused of operating a fake dental practice for years, charging thousands of dollars for procedures and leaving at least one woman disfigured.

October 7, 2025

Handcuffs Fingerprints Justin

Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents

Thought dentists value substance use screening, only a third do it, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

October 7, 2025

Dentist Counsel Teen Serhii

Tips on how to manage high-caries-risk patients

By Dr. Alexis Lee

High-caries-risk dental patients benefit from certain prevention strategies and specific restorative materials, writes Dr. Alexis Lee.

October 7, 2025

Look at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentist

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Generations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.

October 7, 2025

Neighbors New Africa

Oral surgeon faces suit, discipline over patient death

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon faces a wrongful death lawsuit and possible disciplinary action for the 2023 death of a 48-year-old patient.

October 6, 2025

Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale

These iron supplements may discolor teeth the least

Iron supplements may lead to tooth discoloration, and some may be worse than others, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

October 6, 2025

Iron Supplement Exienator

Why one DSO incorporated virtual-first emergency dental care

Virtual-first dental care platforms may be the solution your practice needs to eliminate burnout and improve staff retention rates, writes Eden Ivie, RDH.

October 6, 2025

Do’s and don’ts for connecting with patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Successful dental practices not only treat patients, they engage with them. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines a communications plan to drive growth.

October 6, 2025

Levin Practice Success Resized 400

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