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Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
March 14, 2025
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Regulatory Updates
Conn. proposes ending license fees for dental hygienists
Connecticut is proposing to eliminate fees for obtaining and renewing occupational licenses, including those for dental hygienists.
March 13, 2025
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Legal Issues
Fake dentist arrested for leaving a patient without many teeth
A man who was allegedly practicing without a dental license botched procedures for three women, including leaving one woman with a third of her teeth.
March 12, 2025
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Dentist cops to hiding million from U.S. government
A dentist who was indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS pleaded guilty on February 28.
March 7, 2025
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Pediatrics
What the tooth fairy is shelling out for lost teeth
For the second consecutive year, the average value of a single lost tooth in the U.S. in 2025 plummeted by 14%, according to a poll.
March 3, 2025
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Why dentists get slapped with disciplinary actions
These are the most common disciplinary actions general dentists face, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 26, 2025
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Pediatrics
This may help cut early tooth decay in kids
This method may be a protective factor against early childhood caries, according to a new study.
February 19, 2025
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Patient Communication
Do patients know they have gum disease? It's complicated
Dental patients aren't certain whether they've been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for it, according to a study.
February 13, 2025
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Implants
This antibiotic may make dental implants more likely to fail
Patients who take this antibiotic before dental implant surgery may experience a lower implant survival time, according to a study.
February 12, 2025
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Periodontics
Gum disease therapy leads to rare condition that affects movement
A woman was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes severe neck pain that can lead to spinal cord compression, which was triggered by periodontitis treatment, according to a case report.
February 11, 2025
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Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death
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.
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Leveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
LinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another video, this time ranking popular dental treatments from oil pulling to no-prep veneers. What do you think of his rankings?
August 29, 2025
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Want to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practice
By Mat Buttrey
Centralized print management systems help dental practices streamline workflows, ensure HIPAA compliance, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency, writes Mat Buttrey.
August 29, 2025
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Dentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.
August 28, 2025
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Dental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patterns
By Ava Barros
Dental problems like cavities and gum disease may disrupt children's sleep and how long they rest, according to a study recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
August 28, 2025
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Setting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating care
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Excellence in your operatory is not about perfection. It’s about delivering consistent care your patients can count on, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 28, 2025
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Increasing case acceptance by 20%
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Case presentation is an art and a science. Dr. Roger P. Levin teaches you how to compellingly present treatment to patients, which will have an immediate effect on your production and profitability.
August 28, 2025
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Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.
August 27, 2025
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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout
By Kevin Henry
As a dentist, Dr. Eric Johnson has battled burnout and stress. Now he's on a mission to help his colleagues avoid the same fate, sharing tips on this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast.
August 27, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.
August 27, 2025
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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Tens of millions were paid to U.S. dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons for speaking engagements, gifts, and more by companies, but more than half was paid out by five firms.
August 27, 2025
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
By Melissa Busch
A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
August 26, 2025
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