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Dental Education
Pandemic impels students to forgo practice for more school
Though more than half of dental school seniors in the U.S. plan to begin practicing dentistry upon graduation, the pandemic is driving more graduates to change plans and pursue advanced education, according to a February 2022 report by the American Dental Education Association.
February 6, 2022
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Restorations
Gold dental implants linked to rare oral lichen planus
Gold-containing dental implants may have caused an allergic reaction in a 64-year-old woman's mouth that developed into the chronic inflammatory disease oral lichen planus. The case report was published on February 2 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
February 3, 2022
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Restorations
SARS-CoV-2 may reside in perio pockets, cavities
SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in cavitated tooth decay and periodontal pockets, suggesting that these sites may act as reservoirs for infection, according to an article recently published online in Molecular Oral Microbiology.
February 2, 2022
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Dentures
Imaging aids removal of dentures from woman's bowel
Imaging aided in the retrieval of dentures from the bowel of a mentally competent 52-year-old woman who unknowingly swallowed them, according to a case report published online January 28 in the International Journal of Surgery Open.
January 31, 2022
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Wellness
Pandemic aftershocks worse for dentists
Dental professionals already had greater mental health and stress-related medical vulnerabilities than other healthcare professionals. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and amplified the risks, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.
January 27, 2022
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Sleep Dentistry
Screening for sleep-disordered breathing isn't just for adults
Sleep-disordered breathing, including abnormal episodes of breathing and snoring, can occur in children at any age, which is why they should be screened for the condition during routine dental exams, according to a presenter at the 2022 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.
January 26, 2022
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Practice Trends
Female dentists are more diverse, get paid less than men
Female dentists in the U.S. are more diverse in race, ethnicity, nativity, and spoken languages than their male colleagues. However, they also report significantly lower annual incomes than male dentists, according to research from the State University of New York.
January 26, 2022
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Legal Issues
Orthodontist sentenced to prison in ex-senator bribery scheme
A well-known orthodontist was sentenced to roughly 12 months in prison for his role in a public corruption scheme involving a former state senator from Arkansas, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas.
January 25, 2022
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Restorations
NIDCR highlights need to improve health inequities
Healthcare professionals need to recognize and address disparities that lead to worse oral and overall health for some racial and ethnic populations, according to a January 25 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) advisory council.
January 25, 2022
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Orofacial Pain
What you need to know about the nocebo effect
The nocebo effect is real and can cause worsening dental symptoms and other adverse events, according to a review published on January 18 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. In dentistry and other medical fields, the effect can lead to poor treatment outcomes.
January 24, 2022
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over antisemitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of antisemitic imagery in course materials.
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TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
More in Home
Dentist gets long prison term for burning down his practice
By Melissa Busch
A dentist gets lengthy prison term after pleading guilty to arson and more.
March 11, 2026
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Electric vs. air-driven dental handpieces: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's thoughts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Electric dental handpieces are gaining market share. Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals the benefits: consistent torque, quieter performance, and superior cutting efficiency.
March 11, 2026
Image of Dr. Tom Giacobbi promoting his Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series.
Opinion: Pause for science before changing code D2991
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
The ADA's coding changes could undermine decades of validated caries science. Here's why one expert is demanding a pause.
March 11, 2026
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How buffering local anesthetic can transform dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn the history, benefits, and practical application of buffering local anesthetics in dentistry, with insights from Dr. Jason Goodchild.
March 11, 2026
Video still of Kevin Henry, editor in chief of DrBicuspid.com (left), and Dr. Jason Goodchild (right), who demonstrates how to use BufferPro from Septodont.
Dentist, brother convicted, face centuries in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and his brother convicted in a major fraud plot face centuries in prison.
March 10, 2026
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Dentist, hygienist convicted of $4M in fraud
By Melissa Busch
A jury convicted a dentist and hygienist of conspiring to commit $4 million in fraud.
March 9, 2026
Wood jury chairs in a courtroom.
Bill calls for banning AI from giving dental, medical advice
By Melissa Busch
A New York bill is striking back against AI impersonating doctors and dentists online.
March 9, 2026
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Maybe kick these habits for better oral health at 40
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Journal of Dentistry study links lifestyle choices in early adulthood to significantly higher oral disease risk by age 40.
March 9, 2026
A woman dentist uses forceps to apply cotton pads to a man's mouth as part of a dental procedure.
What's happening now on the dental hygiene compact license
By Tracee Dahm
A unified dental license is finally becoming reality. Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, provides an update on this critical legislation.
March 9, 2026
A dental hygienist uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean a patient's teeth.
Unlicensed dentist arrested, faces decade in prison
By Melissa Busch
An unlicensed dentist caught operating from an apartment faces a decade-long prison sentence.
March 9, 2026
Hands gripping jail bars.
Dentists say stick with water fluoridation -- it works
By Ava Barros
New research shows a 25% reduction in cavities and $9.8 billion in savings.
March 9, 2026
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Dental students are burned out
By Melissa Busch
An alarming burnout crisis threatens future dentists' mental health and professional success.
March 9, 2026
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