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Dental Practice
Most hygienists face inappropriate sexual conduct from patients
Approximately 86% of dental hygienists in the U.S. reported experiencing inappropriate patient sexual behavior at some point in their careers in a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
August 22, 2021
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Restorations
Stuck vampire fangs give 55-year-old man a Halloween fright
What's one thing that's spookier than the spirits roaming among the living on Halloween? Getting fake vampire fangs stuck in your mouth. A 55-year-old man knows this frightening experience firsthand, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal.
August 19, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Tooth extraction causes rare symptom of vertigo
A 26-year-old woman experienced vertigo after having two teeth surgically removed, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal. Only four similar cases have been reported, the authors noted.
August 18, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
New paper highlights steps to change TMD treatment
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have recommended overhauling temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. An August 13 article published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology highlights the recommendations and steps taken to address them.
August 16, 2021
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Restorations
Surgeons treat woman's severe post-traumatic condylar resorption
A woman was treated successfully for severe facial skeletal deformities caused by the condylar resorption of her temporomandibular joint, which stemmed from childhood trauma. The report was published on August 13 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases.
August 15, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Are you using throat packs? It may be time to reconsider
Throat packs may not effectively prevent patients from ingesting blood during oral surgery or improve postprocedure nausea and vomiting, according to results from a randomized controlled trial published on August 6 in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 12, 2021
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Dental Practice
Want to implement flexible work schedules? Here's how
Flexible work arrangements may be the answer to meeting dental practices challenges, including increased patient demand and employee absences due to COVID-19 infections or quarantines, according to advice published on August 9 in BDJ In Practice.
August 10, 2021
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Dental Practice
Don't let 'fuzzy thinking' put dental patients at risk
Are you practicing while under the influence of "fuzzy thinking" -- basing dental treatment decisions on opinions rather than facts? Clinicians who do so may be putting patients at risk, according to a perspective published August 8 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 9, 2021
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Restorations
Psychosomatic syndrome can lead to unneeded dental procedures
Phantom bite syndrome -- a psychosomatic condition in which patients are preoccupied with dental occlusion -- can result in unnecessary dental procedures and even lead to new or worse dental problems. Frontiers in Psychiatry published a case report of three women with the condition.
August 8, 2021
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Alternative Pain Therapies
You're not dreaming: Hypnosis works as an anesthetic
Hypnosis is a safe, effective, and inexpensive technique that could be used in place of anesthesia during dental procedures, according to a clinical report published on July 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 5, 2021
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic 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
Helping a gunshot victim regain his smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After surviving a gunshot wound to the face and years without answers, John Doe received reconstructive care from Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, who restored the man's smile.
January 28, 2026
Dental transformation showing teeth before and after reconstructive surgery.
ADHD may affect orthodontic treatment
By Melissa Busch
Patients with ADHD may be at greater risk of orthodontic treatment problems and reduced behavioral cooperation.
January 28, 2026
A smiling orthodontic patient looks at a computer tablet being presented to her by her orthodontist.
Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
January 27, 2026
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Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight
By Ava Barros
“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.
January 27, 2026
Close-up of a pregnant woman holding a glass of water.
Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Matthew Korn shares his personal recovery journey and how the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use has changed.
January 27, 2026
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Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.
January 26, 2026
Handcuffs lie on U.S. dollar bills.
Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know
By Ava Barros
Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.
January 26, 2026
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Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
By Michael Ventriello
In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
January 26, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your inactive patients make up nearly a quarter of your patient base. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to easily bring them back.
January 26, 2026
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Dentist charged with distributing drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
January 23, 2026
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What dental therapies are cropping up for sleep disorders?
By Ava Barros
Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.
January 23, 2026
A woman covers her ears while her partner snores.
DSO sales vs. traditional transitions: Understanding the real price
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
DSO sales promise higher returns, but incentive-based payouts create uncertainty. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, says real value requires accounting for these factors.
January 23, 2026
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