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Dental Practice
Most adults, children visited dentists in 2020
About seven out of 10 adults and nearly nine out of 10 children visited their dentists during 2020 despite the challenges COVID-19 posed, according to Delta Dental Plans Association's 2020 report on the state of America's oral health released on April 30.
May 3, 2021
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Oral Cancer
Secondhand smoke exposure raises risk of oral cancer by 50%
Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke may increase a person's risk of developing lip, mouth, and throat cancers by more than 50%, according to a systematic review published on April 26 in Tobacco Control.
May 3, 2021
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Opioids
Treating dental pain with opioids triples patient overdose risk
Overdose risk is nearly three times higher for patients who fill opioid prescriptions after undergoing dental procedures, researchers reported in a study published on April 29 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
May 2, 2021
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Infection Control
2% of pediatric dental patients had SARS-CoV-2 in new study
Approximately 2% of asymptomatic children tested positive for the novel coronavirus during dental visits in a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 2, 2021
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Dental Practice
Dentistry's recovery from COVID-19 is closer than ever
Patient volume has reached 86% of pre-COVID-19 levels, the highest it has been since dental practices were closed for all nonemergency procedures in March 2020, according to data released on April 28 by the ADA Health Policy Institute.
April 29, 2021
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Orthodontics
Good-looking teeth are in fashion thanks to Zoom
Having the best-looking teeth is now fashionable thanks to a spike in virtual meetings, the rise of online dental influencers, and high-end oral care products, according to a recent article from the Guardian.
April 28, 2021
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Oral Cancer
Hygiene Insider: Secondhand smoke exposure raises risk of oral cancer by 50%
April 28, 2021
Restorations
COVID-19 gives cosmetic dentistry a boost
In-person work meetings and events came to a screeching halt during the pandemic, leading most people to turn to videoconferencing platforms to stay connected. Such platforms have pushed them to notice the flaws in their teeth, according to a cosmetic dentist.
April 27, 2021
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Brain
Decades-old baby teeth may hold key to cognitive decline
A cache of donated baby teeth -- leftovers from a famous radiation exposure study from the 1950s -- that had been hidden away in an old ammunition bunker at a university until about 20 years ago will now be used to study cognitive decline in older age.
April 26, 2021
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Infection Control
Patients with dental fear may cause greater COVID-19 spread
Patients with dental fear likely have anxiety and touch their faces more often, which may lead to greater spread of the novel coronavirus at dental practices, according to a study published on April 20 in BMC Oral Health.
April 22, 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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Top 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025
By Kevin Henry
What challenged dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are our takes on five trends that matter heading into 2026.
December 27, 2025
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Podcast: Insights on dental practice transitions in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dan Van Eps from Henry Schein Practice Transitions sees a golden lining for dentists selling their practice in 2026. Learn why.
December 27, 2025
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This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.
December 27, 2025
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DrBicuspid’s top 5 business stories of 2025
By Karie Neeley Anderson
From a gold‑tooth mystery to lawsuits and data breaches, DrBicuspid counts down the top five business stories of the year.
December 27, 2025
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Lost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures
By Dr. Alexis Lee
Lost dentures devastate nursing home patients who already struggle to access care. Dr. Alexis Lee offers tips if this mishap occurs.
December 26, 2025
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Top 5 practice management stories of 2025
By Ava Barros
As 2025 comes to an end, these practice management articles captured DrBicuspid’s readers the most.
December 25, 2025
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2025’s top 5 legal stories
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits its most popular stories involving legal issues in 2025.
December 24, 2025
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Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
December 23, 2025
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2025’s top 5 dental hygiene stories
By Karie Neeley Anderson
DrBicuspid’s editors review the top five dental hygiene articles that dominated readers’ interests in 2025.
December 23, 2025
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DrBicuspid's top 5 podcasts of 2025
By Kevin Henry
What were the top podcasts that intrigued dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are the DrBicuspid.com podcasts you loved the most.
December 23, 2025
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How Visa’s CEDP could reshape dental suppliers' 2026 budgets
By Emily Edwards
Suppliers, Visa's new Commercial Enhanced Data Program will increase your processing costs, unless you start preparing now.
December 23, 2025
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'Largest ever' tumor attached to jaw of fetus safely removed
By Melissa Busch
A 2.3-inch tumor believed to be the "largest ever" that was attached to the upper jaw of a girl was successfully removed after her birth.
December 22, 2025
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