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Dental Practice
Oral surgeon who fought vaccine order continues battle in RI
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon who filed a complaint against Rhode Island after he was forced to stop practicing for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine compliance order is fighting to keep his legal battle alive.
February 2, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
U.S. states ranked best, worst for dental health
Wisconsin has a reason to smile. It was named the U.S. state with the best dental health. Meanwhile, Mississippi was ranked the worst, according to an analysis done by personal finance website WalletHub.
February 1, 2023
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Restorations
Restoratives & Cosmetics Insider: Can desensitizers ease sensitivity from tooth bleaching?
February 1, 2023
Oral Bacteria
Common oral bacteria tied to brain microbleeds, stroke risk
Higher numbers of deep and lobar cerebral microbleeds were found in stroke patients who had Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) that were positive for the collagen-binding protein Cnm in their mouths. The study was published on January 27 in the European Journal of Neurology.
January 30, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
What you need to know about anesthesia and the climate crisis
Clinicians can reduce the amount of anesthetic gas, including nitrous oxide, used during procedures without negatively affecting patient care and help fight global warming, according to research presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Advance 2023 event.
January 29, 2023
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Dental Practice
12 charged for alleged practice scheme to defraud U.S. agencies
A dozen Pennsylvania dentists, practice owners, and employees were charged with numerous crimes for allegedly operating a scheme that attempted to defraud Medicaid, U.S. immigration authorities, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a justice department press release.
January 26, 2023
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Endodontics
Patent suit between Sonendo's PIPStek, Biolase heats up
PIPStek, a subsidiary of Sonendo, developer of the GentleWave root canal disinfection system, filed a lawsuit against Biolase claiming that Biolase's laser violates two of its patents. Biolase calls the claims against its Waterlase laser "meritless."
January 25, 2023
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Antibiotics
Is computer-aided surgery a tool against antibiotic resistance?
Static computer-aided implant surgery offers benefits compared to conventional procedures, including that it may help combat antibiotic resistance, according to a letter published on January 24 in the International Dental Journal.
January 25, 2023
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CAD/CAM
Which patients should use oral devices for OSA?
Dental patients' craniofacial features may predict whether oral appliance therapy will reduce their obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published on January 22 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
January 24, 2023
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DSO
Ageless Dental signs $2B deal to build 750 dental clinics
Ageless Dental has signed a $2.25 billion deal with the single-tenant rental property developer American Development Partners to build and lease 750 dental clinics in the U.S. over the next 10 years.
January 23, 2023
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New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.
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Regulatory Updates
IHS to cease using mercury amalgam
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Marketing
Do’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patients
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7 best practices for every dental practice's front desk
By Christine Taxin
From clear communication to adapting to change, Christine Taxin outlines what your front desk should be doing to support the practice's growth.
September 23, 2025
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Dental billing insights and questions from the recent AADOM meeting
By Kevin Henry
Estela Vargas, CRDH, joins The DrBicuspid.com Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of dental insurance requirements.
September 22, 2025
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Partnership, not titles: The future of dental hygienists in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
The future of dental hygiene lies in treating hygienists as collaborative partners in care, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 22, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for moving past a plateau
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin guides you through how to get your dental practice moving forward when it hits a plateau.
September 22, 2025
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Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim
By Melissa Busch
Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.
September 19, 2025
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How well do partial fixed dentures survive?
By Ava Barros
Fixed partial dentures may provide an affordable, minimally invasive treatment that delivers long-lasting results, with some caveats.
September 19, 2025
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Dental Duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello speaks with strategist Holland Haiis on how conscious leadership can boost practice outcomes.
September 19, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does clean water really stay clean in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts on a common dentistry mistake.
September 19, 2025
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Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
By Melissa Busch
North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.
September 18, 2025
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Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.
September 18, 2025
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How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs
By Kyle Francis
Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.
September 18, 2025
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How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
By Ava Barros
Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
September 18, 2025
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