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How one dentist carved out a cosmetic dentistry niche

Dr. Tyler Hales stands out, both with his personality and his clinical skills. In this interview, Hales shares his journey and insights on building a successful practice focused on smile design.

August 17, 2024

Dr. Tyler Hales

Deep dive into DSOs and niche practices, and this week's top stories

Will niche, focused dental practices have a harder time selling down the road? An expert tackles that question, and we reveal this week's top stories on DrBicuspid.

August 16, 2024

Cellerant CEO series: Mariya Filipova on the oral-systemic connection, awards to know

In this episode, Mariya Filipova discusses the concept of intrapreneurship, the challenges of driving change and innovation in large organizations, and the potential for growth and investment in the dental industry.

August 12, 2024

Mariya Filipova

Social media tip: How dental team members and dentists can avoid defamation

A recent lawsuit centered around defamation on social media has us asking expert Rita Zamora for her best advice about saying things online.

August 10, 2024

What you need to know about paid holidays and your dental practice

With Labor Day and the winter holidays on the horizon, a pair of human resources experts tell you what you need to know about the legal issues surrounding paid holidays in your dental practice.

August 10, 2024

Adrienne and Alan Twigg.

Patient Communication

Some shocking dental numbers to know, and this week's top articles

Patients say they are open to health screenings in the dental practice, but statistics show the completion of those screenings falls well short of expectations.

August 9, 2024

Podcast: What DSOs are looking for as we wrap up 2024

According to Beth Gaddis, dental service organizations (DSOs) are prioritizing implementing technology systems that standardize operations across multiple locations. What does that mean for the rest of 2024 and beyond?

August 7, 2024

Office Management

Lessons from a tire-slashing dental patient, and this week's top stories

A North Carolina woman went on a tire-slashing spree after being denied a dental appointment. What lessons can other practices learn from this? That and this week's top stories on DrBicuspid.

August 2, 2024

Practice Trends

What do Gen Z workers want from their dental practice?

Knowing what this generation of dental team members (and dentists) want to get out of their day is critical to your success, so we asked an expert about Gen Zer wants, needs, and hopes for the future.

July 31, 2024

Clinical tip: Burs and better endodontics in your dental practice

This week's dental tip from CDOCS comes from Dr. Diwakar Kinra as he dives into the world of endodontics and how a dentist can make improvements in his or her technique.

July 31, 2024

Dr. Diawakar Kinra

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2026 02 26 Odontogenic Infection Gas 400

This may indicate the severity of dental infections

This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.

Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes

Handcuffs Gavel

Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges

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Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists

Dentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegations

By Melissa Busch

Two dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.

November 26, 2025

Gavel Us Bills Domnitsky

Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes

Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.

November 26, 2025

Root Canal Malyutinaanna

Navigating the difference between modest vs. complex care in dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Paul Homoly joins the podcast, sharing strategies to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance.

November 26, 2025

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Fee-for-service dentistry? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Considering dropping insurance altogether? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares why he believes more dental practices should become fee for service.

November 26, 2025

Just A Minute Doc 400

Dentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patients

By Melissa Busch

A judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.

November 25, 2025

Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios

Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects

Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.

November 25, 2025

Child Hypomineralization Antonio Gravante

Stop scaling like it's the early 2000s: Modern DSO growth strategies

By Eric Giesecke

The recipe for successfully scaling a dental service organization (DSO) comprises a smart tech strategy, patient data tracking, and adaptability.

November 25, 2025

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Cellerant CEO podcast series: AIOBIO and dental technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Drs. Hong Cheol Yoon and Michael Miyasaki about AIOBIO's innovative biofluorescence technology.

November 25, 2025

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run gets no jail time

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who entered a no-contest plea to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run was sentenced to one year of probation, avoiding any jail time.

November 24, 2025

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Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear

By Melissa Busch

Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.

November 24, 2025

Asthma Inhaler Boy Louis Photo

Do’s and don’ts for strategically accumulating wealth

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

With careful planning, saving, and sage advice from Dr. Roger P. Levin, dentists can achieve financial independence.

November 24, 2025

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Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.

November 21, 2025

Agreement Legal Settlement

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