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Legal Issues
MCNA Dental hit with cyberattack, affecting 9M patients
A cybersecurity attack has hit dental benefits management company MCNA Dental, possibly exposing the data of nearly 9 million patients, according to a notice.
May 31, 2023
Professional Hacker
DSO
DSOs continue to attract U.S. dentists
The number of U.S. dentists working at dental service organizations continues to climb, according to new data.
May 26, 2023
Dentist Woman Exam
Alternative Pain Therapies
Orofacial Pain Insider: Light therapy may better pain, healing after extractions
May 25, 2023
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Alternative Pain Therapies
PBM light therapy may better pain, healing after extractions
Photobiomodulation light therapy may improve postoperative pain and wound healing after tooth extractions.
May 25, 2023
Woman Tooth Extraction Dentist
Oral-Systemic Link
Oral-systemic knowledge differs by generation
A new report reveals a knowledge gap across the generations in terms of understanding the connection between oral health and systemic health.
May 23, 2023
Flossing Woman
Legal Issues
Unlicensed RI woman accused of extracting woman’s tooth
A Rhode Island woman is accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry after a person was hospitalized following a molar extraction she performed.
May 22, 2023
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Implants
CPAP use may have led to man’s dental implant prosthesis failure
Use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine may have led a man’s dental prosthesis to fail, highlighting this sleep apnea therapy as a possible high-risk factor for implant failure.
May 19, 2023
Cpap Mask
Oral Bacteria
Plaque-ridding splint may be an option when toothbrushing isn’t
Customized mouthguards that spray a micromist, removing plaque from teeth and gums, may be an option for patients who can't brush.
May 18, 2023
Images comparing tooth surfaces cleaned using a mouthguard, toothbrush, and mouth rinse.
TMJ/TMD
Too little sleep linked to more pain, comorbidities in TMD patients
Sleeping fewer than six hours may be linked to increased pain and comorbidities in patients with temporomandibular disorders.
May 12, 2023
Woman Sleeping
Product Updates
Rapid Dose launches lidocaine and dry mouth strips
Rapid Dose Therapeutics has launched a topical lidocaine strip and a dissolving dry mouth treatment in Canada.
May 11, 2023
Anesthetic Injection
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Legal Issues
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
Buprenorphine
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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Dentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop posing as boy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested after allegedly attempting to solicit a teenage boy online who was an undercover officer.
October 23, 2025
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Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk
By Ava Barros
The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.
October 23, 2025
Older Woman Dentist
Industry leaders discuss tariff impacts on dentistry, dental practices
By Kevin Henry
In this conversation, sponsored by GC America, Kevin Henry examines the effects tariffs are having on manufacturers, distributors, and, ultimately, dentists.
October 23, 2025
Clockwise from top left to bottom right: Dr. Barrett Straub, Dave Steck, Joe Talanges, and Kevin Henry.
This method may improve complete arch restorations
By Ava Barros
The key to an accurate complete arch restoration may lie in using this technique, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
October 23, 2025
Arch Bridge Implant
1 workflow, 1 block, 1 visit: A chairside implant crown with CEREC and Katana Zirconia One for Implant
By Dr. Daniel Vasquez
Learn Dr. Daniel Vasquez’s workflow for delivering functional, aesthetic, implant-supported crowns using CEREC and Katana Zirconia One with minimal chair time.
October 23, 2025
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Q&A: Adult orthodontics, AI, and digital dentistry's future
By Kevin Henry
A conversation with Jill Uhryniak, group vice president, orthodontics and aligner solutions for Dentsply Sirona, about innovation and patient care in orthodontics
October 23, 2025
2025 10 23 Jill Uhryniak Dentsply Sirona 400
Ex-orthodontist to plead guilty to exploiting minors
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who closed his practices after he was arrested has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. child exploitation charges.
October 22, 2025
Gavel Signing Agreement
More U.S. dentists than ever are killing themselves
By Melissa Busch
Suicide rates among dentists exceeded those of the general population over 40 years and have climbed steadily for the last 25 years.
October 22, 2025
Stressed Dentist Framestock
Dr. Tom Giacobbi dishes on Kuraray Noritake Katana Zirconia One
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi focuses on how one zirconia block can make a difference for your dental practice.
October 22, 2025
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The day I drilled a tongue and what I use now
By Dr. Ankur Gupta
Dr. Ankur Gupta relates how a painful incident turned into a pivotal lesson and the tool he trusts today.
October 22, 2025
Dental Drill Burr
Trial for dentist accused of covering up murder may be delayed
By Melissa Busch
Prosecutors want to postpone the trial of a Kentucky dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman.
October 21, 2025
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Researchers work to improve mouth grafts
By Ava Barros
Researchers hope to grow oral tissue using reprogrammed stem cells, creating living grafts with blood vessels that closely mimic natural tissue.
October 21, 2025
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