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Opioids
Henry Schein agrees to pay $500K to settle opioid case
Henry Schein has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a case in which the wholesale distributor allegedly improperly distributed hundreds of thousands of painkillers to dentists and other doctors despite red flags of drug abuse, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
December 5, 2021
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Periodontics
Woman's rare inflammatory disease mimics peri-implantitis
After years of treatment, lab results revealed that a 57-year-old woman did not have peri-implantitis but the rare inflammatory disease intraosseous sarcoidosis, according to a case report published on November 29 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 5, 2021
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Periodontics
Plant-heavy diets may be linked to lower risk of periodontitis
Patients who follow diets rich in plant-based foods but restrict refined grains and added sugars may be less likely to experience periodontitis, according to a study published recently in Nutrients.
December 5, 2021
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Endodontics
Is cold saline the key to less pain after root canals?
Using a cold saline solution as a final irrigating agent during root canal treatment may reduce patients' postoperative pain, according to a systematic review published on November 28 in the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice.
December 2, 2021
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Periodontics
Hygiene Insider: Plant-heavy diets may be linked to lower risk of periodontitis
November 30, 2021
Dental Hygiene
HPI: Staffing affecting dentistry's full COVID-19 recovery
Patient volume is ticking up closer to pre-COVID-19 levels; however, staffing is one of the major factors keeping dentistry from making a full recovery, according to new poll results released in November by the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI).
November 30, 2021
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CBCT
Penn Dental professor to study gum disease, comorbidities
Dr. Adeyinka Dayo, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine), has received a fellowship to study a link between medial arterial calcification, diabetes, and periodontal bone loss.
November 29, 2021
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Opioids
U.S. overdose deaths top 100K for 1st time
For the first time, the U.S. reported more than 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021, and many were due to opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
November 23, 2021
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X-Ray
Should dental x-rays be used to assess age of migrant children?
Dental x-rays should not be used to estimate the age of unaccompanied children who arrive at the U.S. southwestern border seeking asylum, according to a commentary published on November 20 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
November 22, 2021
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Dentures
Is COVID-19 severity linked to tooth, alveolar bone loss?
COVID-19 severity may be associated with the presence of alveolar bone loss and tooth loss, the sequela of periodontitis, according to a new study published on November 19 in Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 21, 2021
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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
Dentists could be on the frontline for detecting this disease
By Ava Barros
In a study, researchers report that chairside testing revealed that 35% of patients were undiagnosed with this condition.
February 24, 2026
An older woman smiles as a dentist prepares to examine her teeth.
This whitening method may preserve enamel
By Ava Barros
A nonperoxide toothpaste appeared to whiten teeth as effectively as peroxide-fluoride formulations without weakening enamel.
February 24, 2026
Before and after teeth whitening comparison showing discolored teeth on left and bright white teeth on right.
Are bulk-fill resins effective for dental restorations?
By Ava Barros
How do bulk-fill composite resins fare versus incremental layering? A Journal of Dentistry review breaks it down.
February 24, 2026
Close-up of a gloved hand using a dental tool to measure out dental composite.
5 essential clinical tips from CDOCS
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover five skill-altering clinical tips from CDOCS experts to transform your dental practice, improve patient outcomes, and elevate your surgical techniques.
February 24, 2026
An older man smiles at a mirror looking at his new dental implants. A woman dentist sits next to him wearing a mask.
What dental professionals should know about X-linked hypophosphatemia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clinicians may encounter X-linked hyphosphatemia. Dr. Juan Yepes explains the signs dentists should look for and the effective treatments.
February 24, 2026
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Team USA’s Jack Hughes loses teeth during gold medal victory
By Kevin Henry
Jack Hughes lost three teeth after taking a stick to the face during Team USA's gold medal hockey win over Canada. Learn what happened and Hughes' recovery details.
February 23, 2026
Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils.
67-year-old dentist allegedly drugged, assaulted high schooler
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for predatory crimes against a high school student.
February 23, 2026
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Columbia University, with Epstein ties, punishes 2, announces donation
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Columbia University disciplined two school officials alleged to have helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend gain acceptance into its dental school.
February 23, 2026
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Dental hygiene debate: Virginia's risky scope changes
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, cautions that controversial proposed changes to the dental workforce in Virginia should concern all oral healthcare professionals.
February 23, 2026
A woman dental hygienist uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean a patient's teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices can quickly and sustainably bump production 20% by following two key steps, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 23, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, CEO of Levin Group.
Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
February 20, 2026
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The current state of dentistry
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentist incomes and patient visits are down, but Dr. Roger P. Levin says practices have plenty of ways to drive production and revenue.
February 20, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, CEO of Levin Group.
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