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Dental Specialties
Dental office tip leads to U.S. Capitol riot arrest
A tip from a dental office led to a New York man being arrested and charged on May 17 with multiple offenses in connection with the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to documents released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.
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Business & Industry Insider: Number of dentists per capita to grow 10% by 2040
May 18, 2021
Restorations
Dental implant causes life-threatening mouth bleeding for weeks
A young woman experienced rare, life-threatening episodes of mouth bleeding for weeks following the uncovering of a dental implant. Details of the case were published on May 11 in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.
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Dental Practice
Rescheduling patients could prevent medical emergencies
Dentists should never hesitate to reschedule patients who may not be well enough for treatment, according to a May 14 session at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual meeting. In fact, rescheduling could help prevent medical emergencies.
May 16, 2021
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Cosmetic
Do you know all there is to know about teeth whitening?
Hydrogen peroxide can whiten teeth safely and effectively, with its only major setback being short-term sensitivity in some patients, according to a May 13 session at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual convention.
May 13, 2021
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Imaging Systems
Sibling-guided method used to capture 3D shape of faces
Researchers used facial similarities in siblings to help develop a new way to capture the 3D shape of a human face in a study published on May 13 in PLOS Genetics. The findings could pave the way for advancements in development biology, medical genetics, and forensic sciences.
May 13, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Woman's mouth sensations return after prompt dental nerve repair
A woman in Japan can once again feel pain and temperature in her mouth thanks to the immediate repair of her alveolar nerve, which was damaged during jaw surgery. The case report was published on May 10 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
May 11, 2021
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Dental Practice
1 in 16 dental hygienists still not working due to COVID
Approximately 6% of dental hygienists who had been employed were not working as of March -- a slight improvement over the prior few months, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA and the American Dental Hygienists' Association on May 4.
May 10, 2021
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Hygiene Tools
Is it safe to use an ultrasonic scaler? It's complicated
Dental hygienists should consider multiple factors, including positive COVID-19 cases in their communities, before using ultrasonic scalers on patients, according to a webinar hosted by the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the ADA on May 4.
May 6, 2021
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Consider pulling wisdom teeth before bone disease therapy
Oral surgeons should consider prematurely extracting the third molars of children before they start bone disease therapy to prevent jawbone destruction, according to an article published on April 20 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
May 4, 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
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Preventing gum disease by disrupting germ 'chatter'
By Ava Barros
Oral bacteria communicate, and researchers are disrupting how they “talk” to prevent gum disease.
January 2, 2026
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Differences in the standard of care vs. the standard of caring
By Kevin Henry
Technology, including AI, enhances patient care, but it won’t guarantee treatment acceptance. Dr. Paul Homoly explains why empathy and good communication remain key.
January 2, 2026
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How to save big when selling your dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
You can sell your dental practice via capital gains, but there are smarter planning strategies to save even more, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
January 2, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi's social media advice for your dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice for your practice's social media strategy in 2026 in this installment of the "Just a Minute, Doc" series.
January 2, 2026
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Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at work
By Clark Kauffman
The dentist claimed he was "poisoned" by others while working.
December 30, 2025
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What was dentistry’s good, bad, and, maybe, ugly in 2025?
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and others share their roses and thorns in dentistry in 2025.
December 30, 2025
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What were DrBicuspid’s top 10 stories of 2025?
By Ava Barros
From groundbreaking research to controversial dentist behavior, 2025 was full of news that captured the attention of DrBicuspid's readers.
December 30, 2025
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Top 5 dental specialties articles of 2025
By Kevin Henry
Patient deaths and celebrity teeth discussions highlight a very busy year in the world of dental specialties on DrBicuspid.
December 30, 2025
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Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
By Melissa Busch
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
December 29, 2025
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Top 10 case reports of 2025
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits the top 10 case reports of 2025.
December 29, 2025
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Culture is the hidden advantage no dentist can buy
By Sandy Baird
Your practice's culture is the competitive advantage no other dentist can duplicate, driving loyalty, referrals, and revenue, writes Sandy Baird, MBA.
December 29, 2025
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Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
By Ava Barros
DrBicuspid’s 2025 recap continues with the top five digital dentistry articles that captivated readers.
December 29, 2025
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