Melissa Busch[email protected]Industry UpdatesNIDCR director who oversaw 1st Surgeon General's report diesA former U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) director died at his home on December 22.January 4, 2024MalpracticeMich. dentist must pay $400K in malpractice caseJurors in Michigan found a dentist negligent in a malpractice case and ordered him to pay his patient about $400,000.January 3, 2024X-RayWhat were DrBicuspid’s top 10 stories of 2023?DrBicuspid's 10 most read stories of 2023 include life-altering injuries, lawsuits, and other breaking news.December 28, 2023Practice TrendsHey dentists, people think you’re hotDentistry was considered one of the most attractive professions to men and women.December 21, 2023HomeDentist dies from noxious moonshineA dentist in Kentucky died from drinking poisonous moonshine, prompting a police investigation to determine the source of the high-proof liquor.December 20, 2023Legal IssuesColo. dentist sued for more than $1MA dentist and his Boulder, CO, practice have been sued for $1.36 million for breach of contract.December 20, 2023Oral BacteriaResearchers to tackle buprenorphine-related tooth problemsResearchers were awarded $1.4 million to eliminate dental problems that have been linked with the opioid use disorder medication buprenorphine.December 19, 2023TMJ/TMDNew guidance for chronic jaw pain releasedA new recommendation for treating persistent temporomandibular joint pain was published on December 15 in BMJ.December 18, 2023Industry UpdatesAAO gives advice to SmileDirectClub customersThe American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has issued advice to customers of SmileDirectClub following the clear aligner company's abrupt closure.December 18, 2023Legal IssuesDentist awarded $600K in retaliation suitA U.S. jury awarded $600,000 to a dentist who filed a retaliation lawsuit against Ohio State University and its former dental dean.December 14, 2023Previous PagePage 11 of 121Next PageTop StoriesPatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fearDental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.PediatricsToo much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gumsPatient CommunicationShhhh! Patients can hear youDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happySponsor ContentJoin Us
