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Ga. dentist has the world’s largest trove of toothpaste tubes
Dr. Val Kolpakov, a Georgia dentist, is the owner of the world’s largest collection of toothpaste tubes, according to the Guinness World Records.
September 27, 2023
Dr. Val Kolpakov. Image courtesy of the Guinness World Records.
Fluoride
Should the AAPD create a guide about fluoride-free alternatives?
Dentists regularly meet with parents who shun fluoride for their kids, yet there is no guidance from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) about alternatives.
September 26, 2023
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Cardiovascular
Dentists ignore ADA blood pressure guide, rarely defer treatment
Dentists rarely adhered to ADA recommendations to defer treating patients who presented with elevated blood pressure levels, according to a study.
September 25, 2023
Blood Pressure
Industry Updates
Check-Cap investor opposes merger with Keystone Dental
Symetryx, a Check-Cap shareholder, is against the Israel-based medical diagnostics company merging with Keystone Dental in a deal that would represent an equity evaluation of $225 million.
September 22, 2023
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Pediatrics
What oral health conditions can be signs that kids have celiac disease?
The prevalence of dental enamel defects and recurring oral lesions may be far more common in children with celiac disease, according to a review.
September 21, 2023
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Alternative Pain Therapies
A hot way to cool burning mouth syndrome is in development
Researchers are developing a better way to treat burning mouth syndrome, which includes delivery of the active ingredient in chili peppers.
September 20, 2023
Pictured from left to right are Daria Zaytseva-Zotova, Léa Lecomte, Hanna Tiainen, and Preet Bano Singh. Image courtesy of the University of Oslo.
Legal Issues
Oral surgeon cops to allowing prison guard to pull inmate’s tooth
An oral surgeon in Canada has pleaded guilty for reportedly allowing a prison guard to extract a sedated inmate’s tooth while another guard recorded it, according to a story.
September 20, 2023
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Obesity
JADA study: Possibly no link between caries and obesity in kids
The percentage of body fat and adiposity may not be associated with caries in the permanent teeth of U.S. children and adolescents, according to a large study.
September 19, 2023
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Legal Issues
Dentist loses license for patient sexual contact, pseudoscience tests
A Washington, DC, dentist’s license was revoked for reported sexual contact with a patient, performing services outside the scope of dental practice, including administering psychokinesiology tests, and more.
September 15, 2023
Dental Tools
Team Management
What your dental career may say about your personality
Certain personality traits, like agreeableness and neuroticism, may be linked to specific dental occupations, according to a study.
September 14, 2023
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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Scope of Practice
ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Dental employee accused of stealing half a million from employer
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee accused of stealing more than $600,000 from her employer was arrested on November 18.
December 1, 2025
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Avoid creating a toxic workplace culture in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
A practice’s culture should support employee safety and respect while allowing for a healthy release of stress. Learn how to strike a healthy balance.
December 1, 2025
Stressed Dentist
The 5 biggest dental stories you missed before Thanksgiving
By Kevin Henry
We get it ... you were busy before Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday is in the rearview mirror, catch up on the biggest dental stories you didn't see last week.
December 1, 2025
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Guiding regeneration forward
By Dr. Gordon Fraser, Dr. John Zalesky
Learn why Catapult Education evaluators found Striate+ to be a next-generation collagen membrane for predictable bone and tissue regeneration.
December 1, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for intentional staffing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With the ongoing staffing crisis, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares exactly what dental practices should do with their hiring and training.
December 1, 2025
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Dentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegations
By Melissa Busch
Two dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.
November 26, 2025
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Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
By Ava Barros
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
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Navigating the difference between modest vs. complex care in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Paul Homoly joins the podcast, sharing strategies to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance.
November 26, 2025
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Fee-for-service dentistry? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering dropping insurance altogether? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares why he believes more dental practices should become fee for service.
November 26, 2025
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Dentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
A judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.
November 25, 2025
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Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
By Ava Barros
Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.
November 25, 2025
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Stop scaling like it's the early 2000s: Modern DSO growth strategies
By Eric Giesecke
The recipe for successfully scaling a dental service organization (DSO) comprises a smart tech strategy, patient data tracking, and adaptability.
November 25, 2025
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