Eric Garver, DMD

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Second Opinion: Concentrating on what you are good at

Dr. Eric Garver started his dental career in his father's small private practice. However, after two attempts at practice ownership, he realized he needed a role that better suited his personality and his skills. In this Second Opinion, Dr. Garver relates how a part-time position at a dental service organization helped him find a path that would allow him to help other dentists.

December 10, 2017

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Dentist fined for ‘unprofessional’ responses to patients’ online reviews

A state dental board fined a clinician, ruling that a dentist’s responses to online patient reviews violated patient confidentiality.

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What could a digital co-worker actually do in a dental practice?

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of cheek retractors

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Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice

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Who plans your aligner cases: You or your software?

Dentist fined for ‘unprofessional’ responses to patients’ online reviews

By Clark Kauffman

A state dental board fined a clinician, ruling that a dentist’s responses to online patient reviews violated patient confidentiality.

August 28, 2026

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What could a digital co-worker actually do in a dental practice?

By Conner Ludlow

With all the talk about flashy, futuristic AI capabilities, are we missing practical uses that make a real difference on operations?

August 28, 2026

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of cheek retractors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Do you use retraction devices in your dental practice? If not, you're missing a great aid that can really help, says Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

August 28, 2026

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Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice

By Melissa Busch

A former employee was arrested for stealing from her dental practice employer.

August 27, 2026

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Who plans your aligner cases: You or your software?

By Khamzat Asabaev

Is your aligner software working for you, or are you working for it?

August 27, 2026

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The truth about dental insurance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental insurance once fueled practice growth, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Lower reimbursements and growing complexity are forcing tougher decisions.

August 27, 2026

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Risk management in dentistry: Do you really understand it all?

By Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA

Risk management goes beyond HIPAA. From emergency planning to fraud prevention, Tija Hunter explains how to build a compliance system.

August 27, 2026

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The hidden costs of the dental hiring crisis

By Dr. Vishal Sharma

Dr. Vishal Sharma delineates the hidden costs of dental staff turnover -- retraining and burnout -- and what practices can do.

August 27, 2026

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Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material

By Melissa Busch

A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.

August 26, 2026

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Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.

Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.

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Why vibe coding is closing the tech gap in dentistry

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Vibe coding -- describing what you need in plain language -- could give small dental practices custom-built tools, says Ryan Hungate.

August 26, 2026

Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested for allegedly tasing and firing a gun at a woman while holding her captive has been suspended.

August 25, 2026

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