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Dental Business

Dentistry's move after SmileDirectClub, plus top articles of the week

This has been a week in dentistry when many dental professionals have taken a victory lap over the demise of SmileDirectClub.

December 15, 2023

Dental Business

Survey: What is the biggest worry for your dental practice in 2024?

As the new year dawns, what is the biggest thing that is keeping you up about your dental practice? We want to know.

December 14, 2023

Dentist Thinking

Practice Trends

Survey: Why you fired a dental patient in 2023

One of our recent articles on how to fire a dental patient got plenty of attention, so now we're asking you how you handled the situation in 2023.

December 13, 2023

Woman Listening

What this expert wants the dental industry to know about social media in 2024

What is trending with social media in 2024, and how will it impact dental practices and dentistry? We asked an expert.

December 13, 2023

Industry Updates

Our most-read articles from the week, plus your Cuspies vote is needed

Here at DrBicuspid.com, we’re not only getting excited about the holidays but also that the next round of voting for the Cuspies awards has officially kicked off! You can see the semifinalists in each of the 12 categories and vote.

December 8, 2023

Practice Trends

Announcing the 2024 Cuspies semifinalists

It’s your turn to vote and see which people and products move on to become finalists and the eventual winners of the 2024 Cuspies.

December 5, 2023

Dr B Dental Excellence Award 400

5 things to know about AI in dentistry heading into 2024

What do you need to know about artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental practice in 2024? Here are five predictions.

December 5, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Ai Binary Code

Podcast: 5 minutes with Ben Nemtin on avoiding burnout in 2024

We sat down with Ben Nemtin, one of the co-founders of The Buried Life, to discuss mental health and how dental professionals can create a better mindset in 2024 and beyond.

December 4, 2023

Practice Trends

Dentistry's future ǀ New technology for 3rd molars ǀ Game-changing biomaterial

Welcome to December! I’ve just returned from the Greater New York Dental Meeting, and it was a good time to catch up with friends and colleagues in the Big Apple while also looking ahead to what 2024 will hold for the dental industry.

December 1, 2023

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

2024 must-know dental technique

Could this dental technique become part of everyday dentistry in 2024?

November 28, 2023

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

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A wood gavel rests on top of several $100 bills.

Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations

A dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.

Glowing blue padlock with a shield, symbolizing cybersecurity.

Critical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practice

Do’s and don’ts for improving practice production

Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.

Should your dental practice surcharge credit cards? A CPA discusses cutting processing fees.

A man hangs his head down, with his hands behind his back, as he appears before a judge.

Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial

This gum health intervention may cut the risk of stroke

New evidence links gum care and routine dental habits to a reduced risk of ischemic stroke.

April 28, 2026

A dentist wearing gloves holds up an explorer and mirror.

ADA coalition pushes back on CMS adult dental coverage rollback

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA-led Organized Dentistry Coalition is urging CMS not to reinstate a ban on adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit.

April 28, 2026

Medicare Enrollment Form with red pen on wooden desk.

Dental assistant, family sentenced for illegal drug distribution

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant, her mother, and step-grandmother were sentenced for illegal drug distribution.

April 27, 2026

A woman judge holds a gavel.

Busting oral cancer with gum? Maybe?

By Melissa Busch

Researchers have engineered a chewing gum that may reduce cancer-causing bacteria linked to oral cancer.

April 27, 2026

Close-up of a man holding a piece of chewing gum between his teeth.

Your case acceptance problem is presentation, not price

By Michelle Affanato

Improving case acceptance is more about clearer financial conversations, not lower fees, writes Michelle Affanato.

April 27, 2026

A dentist wearing a mask uses a plastic model to demonstrate a dental implant to a patient.

Do’s and don’ts for practice communications

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Simple things create thriving practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares tips -- and a script -- to ensure no patient is ignored.

April 27, 2026

Ex-employee accused of stealing from practice

By Melissa Busch

A former dental practice employee in Oregon was arrested and charged with stealing over $10,000 from her employer.

April 24, 2026

Metal handcuffs placed on U.S. dollar bills representing financial crime or legal consequences.

Buffered local anesthesia may be a game changer

By Melissa Busch

Sodium bicarbonate may be the trick that transforms patient comfort during injections.

April 24, 2026

Dental local anesthetic needle and cartridges.

Dr. Tom Giacobbi: Discover Midmark's next-gen operatory solutions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives an up-close demonstration of Midmark's rebuilt operatory solution, which prioritizes patient comfort and ergonomics.

April 24, 2026

Promotional image of the YouTube Just A Minute, Doc series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

Dental assistant accused of abusing kid patients pleads

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has pleaded guilty.

April 23, 2026

A man stands before a judge with his head down.

Older adults may pay the price of skipping dental care

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Older people who can’t afford needed dental care may have a much higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia.

April 23, 2026

A dentist examines the teeth of an older woman.

Social media anxiety? This simple shift changes everything for dental practices

Learn how your practice can build authentic patient connections and post consistently without stress.

April 23, 2026

A hand hovers above a smartphone with social media engagement icons, including likes, hearts, and user profiles float above the screen.

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