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Dental Education
Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
September 11, 2025
2 Clinicians Patient Curing Viacheslav Yakobchuk 400
Office Management
Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
Doctor Gesture Stop Chajamp
Legal Issues
Possibly pickled dentist sued for groping, botching smile
A man is suing, claiming that a New York City dentist was “under the influence of some mind-altering substance” when she inappropriately touched him and left him with a crooked smile.
May 9, 2025
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Legal Issues
Swallowed dental scaler tip leads to lawsuit
A dental patient is suing a dentist and a practice, claiming she swallowed a dislodged ultrasonic scaler that led to permanent injuries.
May 5, 2025
Hygienist Ultrasonic Scaling Studio Romantic
Home
Secret dental practice bathroom camera leads to lawsuit, suicide
Three women are suing the estate and former dental practice of a clinician who took his life after police began investigating him.
May 2, 2025
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Legal Issues
More details uncovered in dental director’s death
Additional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.
April 25, 2025
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Legal Issues
Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
April 14, 2025
Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock
Anesthesia
New details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patient
The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.
April 4, 2025
Candle In Memory
Periodontics
Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee
A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.
March 28, 2025
Chocolate
Legal Issues
Woman arrested for running illegal dental practice
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal dental business from a home without a license, and this may not have been her only location.
March 18, 2025
Woman Handcuffs
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Legal Issues
Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients
The trial of a dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has been delayed.
Pregnant Woman Dr Stethoscope New Africa 400
Periodontics
Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
Blood Pressure Medication Jj Gouin 400
Cardiovascular
Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
Levin Practice Success Resized 400
Team Management
Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
Legal Scales Bench Moodboard
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State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial
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Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
The trial of a dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has been delayed.
October 20, 2025
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Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
By Ava Barros
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.
October 20, 2025
Pregnant Woman Dr Stethoscope New Africa 400
Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
By Melissa Busch
Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.
October 20, 2025
Blood Pressure Medication Jj Gouin 400
Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how dentist-owners can drive meaningful change within their teams.
October 20, 2025
Levin Practice Success Resized 400
State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial
By Melissa Busch
An ex-state trooper serving a life sentence without parole following his conviction for the murder of a dentist is seeking a new trial.
October 17, 2025
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AI may predict orthodontic extractions
By Ava Barros
AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 17, 2025
Dental Forceps Tooth
What are the differences between a DSO vs. a DPO?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the differences between two acronyms that are impacting the dental industry in big ways.
October 17, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
October 17, 2025
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Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license
By Clark Kauffman
A central Iowa dentist agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.
October 16, 2025
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Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
By Ava Barros
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
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Dental endoscopy: A hygienist's perspective on transforming periodontal care
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm interviews Marvelyn Navarro, RDH, about how periodontal endoscopy is improving periodontal treatment and outcomes.
October 16, 2025
Perio Probe Zlikovec
1st known case of high blood pressure drug-induced toothache
By Melissa Busch
High blood pressure medication caused a recurring toothache in a 45-year-old man in possibly the first reported case of its kind.
October 16, 2025
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