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Dental Assistant

Podcast: What you should know about this popular medication and its dental side effects

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, recently returned to the "Dental Assistant Nation" podcast to discuss the connection between a popular drug and dental health.

January 10, 2024

Tom Viola, RPh.

Practice Trends

Announcing the 2024 Cuspies finalists

Cast your vote today for the dental people, products, and events that define 2024. Voting for the 2024 Cuspies ends Friday, January 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

January 8, 2024

Dr B Dental Excellence Award

Dental Practice

New year and new changes for DrBicuspid, plus top stories of the week

I know there are plenty of people who believe it’s officially too late to wish you a happy new year, so I will simply kick off this letter from the editor by hoping that you are off to a productive and healthy start to 2024.

January 5, 2024

Podcast: Unmasking the 3 silent killers lurking inside your dental practice

Entering 2024, what are three things that could be holding your dental practice back from achieving more success? Alex Nottingham, the founder and CEO of All-Star Dental Academy, joins the DrBicuspid podcast to discuss.

January 4, 2024

Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA

Industry Updates

Podcast: Dentists' biggest worries heading into 2024 and how to reduce them

DrBicuspid readers told us their biggest worries heading into the new year, so we sat down with an expert to discuss how to reduce and potentially eliminate them.

January 3, 2024

Dental Business

Top 5 dental business stories of 2023

Cybersecurity, the demise of SmileDirectClub, and the dental service organizations that are on the fast-track to become some of the largest were among DrBicuspid’s most popular business stories in 2023, which were measured by reader views.

December 28, 2023

Dental Practice

The top 5 dental practice stories of 2023

What dominated our dental practice section in 2023? This past year, our readers wanted to know more about cyberattacks and lawsuits.

December 28, 2023

Cyberattack Hacker

The top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2023

It was a year of interesting developments and eye-catching headlines in the world of digital dentistry. Let’s take a look back at the top five digital dentistry articles that DrBicuspid readers loved in 2023.

December 28, 2023

Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, MS, DrPh, of the department of pediatric dentistry at the Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Children's Hospital. Image courtesy of Dr. Yepes.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Diving deeper into a dental technique impacting 3rd molars

Following the publication of a technique back in November and its potential impact on third-molar extraction in 2024 and beyond, we had several readers reach out with questions about the technique and what it could mean for dentistry.

December 27, 2023

The mock 3TBA handpiece inserted into a full-arch 3TBA guide as part of a pilot human trial. Image courtesy of TriAgenics.

Imaging & CAD/CAM

The top 10 dental cases of 2023

Let’s look back at 10 of the DrBicuspid case studies that were the most fascinating and read by dental professionals everywhere.

December 27, 2023

A 39-year-old man with tooth displacement. All images courtesy of Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, DrPH.

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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

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Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges

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Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists

How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.

October 10, 2025

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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.

October 9, 2025

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Fluoridation protects patients and practices

By Dr. Steven Spitz

Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.

October 9, 2025

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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain

For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.

October 9, 2025

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Dental visits may be indicators of college students' health

For college students, routine dental care is linked with better health habits and well-being, according to newly published research.

October 9, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents

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

October 7, 2025

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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

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