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Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence

By Melissa Busch

A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.

November 6, 2026

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These factors affect burnout in dentistry

By Melissa Busch

Clinical training appears to be triggering a burnout crisis in dental education nationwide.

November 6, 2026

A woman dental hygienist holds a hand up to her forehead. The image illustrates work fatigue and burnout.

Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching

By Matthew McBride

Apple Maps and ChatGPT now sell ads. Matthew McBride explains why getting in early matters and how to test both without overspending.

November 6, 2026

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Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal

By Melissa Busch

A dentist's career ended in a sexual misconduct plea deal and potential prison time.

November 5, 2026

A judge's wood gavel rests on a sound block with a hand signing a document in the background.

What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning

By Melissa Busch

Gum health might secretly predict an individual's future performance and dementia risk.

November 5, 2026

Illustration of a human brain with a puzzle piece missing.

'But it doesn’t hurt.' How to talk to patients about cracked teeth before they break.

By Dr. Jennifer You

Dr. Jennifer You explains how to talk with patients about asymptomatic cracked teeth, weighing the risks of treating now verus waiting.

November 5, 2026

New research explains why implant infections defy antibiotics

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Titanium particles released by corrosion trap macrophages in an inflammatory state, which may explain why antibiotics so often fail.

November 5, 2026

Close-up of a bright smile showing white teeth with a visible dental implant in the lower jaw.

Dr. Lorne Lavine on the dental cybersecurity and AI risks heading into 2027

Antivirus software, Dr. Lorne Lavine says, isn’t enough. AI is changing ransomware, and here's what to ask before adopting AI into your practice.

November 5, 2026

The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphic.

Tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and a Dec. 11 deadline: What the midterms' Blue Wave could mean for dentistry

DTA policy adviser Chris Rorick explains what the midterms mean for tariffs, Medicaid cuts, a funding deadline, and dentist reimbursement.

November 4, 2026

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Dentist accused of killing woman sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of driving drunk and killing a woman who was walking her dog near her home in 2025 was sentenced.

November 4, 2026

An unidentified man wearing an orange jumpsuit grasps his jail cell's bars.

Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally

By Melissa Busch

There may be a surprising link between dentists' personal lives and TMD treatment, according to a new study.

November 4, 2026

A male dentist talkds with a teen female patient. Behind them is a modern, white dental operatory.

Opinion: Biocompatibility belongs in every restorative decision

By Dr. Jessica Shireman

Restorative decisions, one dentist argues, must weigh biocompatibility, not just mechanical strength.

November 4, 2026

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