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Office Management
Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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School employee steals and resells $158K in gold dental items
A dental school employee was arrested for allegedly stealing about $158,000 worth of gold alloy dental products from the university.
March 17, 2025
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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses
A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.
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Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?
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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.
September 5, 2025
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Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?
By Melissa Busch
A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.
September 5, 2025
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Endodontics may stress out dental students
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Certain aspects of endodontistry overwhelm dental students, but new research in the International Endodontic Journal reveals key factors that ease anxiety and build confidence.
September 5, 2025
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Reimagining the digital future of dentistry
By Linda Harvey
Toothapps software aims to modernize dental practices through interoperability, compliance, and a patient-centric design for connected dentistry, and more dentists need to be aware of this solution, writes Linda Harvey, MS, RDH.
September 5, 2025
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Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death
By Melissa Busch
Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.
September 4, 2025
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Podcast: A big dental compact step taken, and what it could mean
By Kevin Henry
With Louisiana enacting the Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, what comes next? Two guests join the latest DrBicuspid.com Podcast to discuss.
September 4, 2025
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Hyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum disease
By Ava Barros
A recent review in Periodontology 2000 suggests that hyaluronic acid -- an ingredient in skincare products -- may aid gum healing and regeneration, enhancing outcomes when paired with nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments.
September 4, 2025
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Eye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlement
By Melissa Busch
A dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.
September 3, 2025
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Kinder, gentler braces may be on the horizon
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.
September 3, 2025
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Clinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorship
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Avi Patel details how he handled a surprise during an orthodontic treatment and helped a patient correct his posterior open bite.
September 3, 2025
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VR may help dentists work with pediatric patients
By Ava Barros
Virtual reality (VR) simulation may help teach dental students how to manage pediatric patient behavior, which students may embrace, reports research recently published in the European Journal of Dental Education.
September 3, 2025
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Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials
By Ava Barros
University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.
September 2, 2025
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