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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
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Legal Issues
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
Handcuffs
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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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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
Justice Scales Courtroom
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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Legal Issues
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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Dentist accused of assaulting minor indicted
An El Paso, TX, dentist has been indicted on 11 counts of sex crimes involving a minor.
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Endodontics
These factors may be linked to post-treatment apical periodontitis
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Team Management
Turning dental team disagreements into productive growth
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Practice Sales
How to choose a qualified dental practice valuator
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Could this detect dental structural problems before they become emergencies?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover InnerView, a revolutionary percussion diagnostic tool that detects dental structural problems before they become emergencies.
April 1, 2026
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Patient charged with threatening to kill 2 dental employees
By Melissa Busch
A patient faces felony charges after allegedly threatening dental employees.
March 31, 2026
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This may be costing you patients
By Ava Barros
Poorly fitting prosthetics are costing practices patients and productivity, and dentists are using tech to close the gap, Dandy reports.
March 31, 2026
Dental Crowns
Niche dental conferences are reshaping dentistry
By Melissa K. Turner
Large dental conferences aren't dying, says Melissa K. Turner, RDH. These events prioritize genuine connection over attendance numbers.
March 31, 2026
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A tip of the cap to dental assistants as March ends
By Kevin Henry
A former dental assistant shares why she is passionate about the skills and care these valuable team members bring to dental practices.
March 31, 2026
Dentist And Assistant
Are phone skills still important in the age of AI?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AI can't replicate the emotional intelligence of a person who converts first-time callers into steadfast patients, says coach Danny Bobrow.
March 31, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Dentist found guilty of murdering her boyfriend
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's life unravels in a shocking murder conviction after a reported jealous rage.
March 30, 2026
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Dentist’s defamation lawsuit tossed
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's defamation suit over a racist Juneteenth party was dismissed, and the clinician now faces costly legal consequences.
March 30, 2026
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SDF may top fluoride varnish for arresting caries
By Ava Barros
Silver diamine fluoride may outperform fluoride varnish at halting caries in children's first permanent molars and erupted teeth, research reports.
March 30, 2026
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Women in DSO: Powering dentistry’s future
By Beth Gaddis
Nine dental leaders reflect on the insights, connections, and career-defining moments that stood out at this year's Women in DSO gathering in Las Vegas.
March 30, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for growing your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practice growth entails a smart mix of marketing strategies and a team that delivers a memorable patient experience, says Dr. Roger P. Levin.
March 30, 2026
Levin Practice Success 400
The Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Compact gains another state
By Kevin Henry
Mississippi is the second state to join the Interstate Dentist & Dental Hygienist Compact.
March 30, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
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