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The top 5 case studies of 2020

Dr. Juan Yepes, of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children, provides case studies that offer valuable continuing education. DrBicuspid.com's top five cases of 2020 included a baby with a rare alveolar ridge, patients with gum lesions, and more.

January 4, 2021

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Infection Control

What were DrBicuspid's top 10 stories of 2020?

News about the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated nearly all of DrBicuspid.com's communities, so it's no shock that these stories account for eight of our top 10 stories of 2020. Surprisingly, our top story of the year wasn't about SARS-CoV-2. Read on to find out what took the top spot.

January 3, 2021

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The top 5 business and industry stories of 2020

DrBicuspid.com likes to keep our readers up to date on all the happenings occurring in business and industry. As in many of our other communities, COVID-19 news pretty much dominated the Business & Industry Community in 2020.

December 23, 2020

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Infection Control

What were the top 5 infection control stories of 2020?

SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus spreads have been on everybody's minds for what feels like an eternity. From personal protective equipment failures to mouth rinses that inactivate the virus, DrBicuspid.com brought you the most important infection control and prevention news during this historic year.

December 22, 2020

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Dental Practice

The top 5 practice management stories of 2020

DrBicuspid.com likes to keep you in the know on all things new and trending in practice management. In 2020, our readers were most interested in COVID-19 and the legal matters that dominated our Practice Management Community.

December 21, 2020

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What were the top 5 stories about hygiene in 2020?

The COVID-19 pandemic and its threat to dental practice teams -- specifically hygienists -- dominated DrBicuspid.com's headlines. Our most-read hygiene articles focused on connections between dental problems and the novel coronavirus and tensions between dentists and hygienists.

December 20, 2020

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The top 5 restoratives and cosmetics stories of 2020

When talking about the latest news in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, the pool is wide and deep. Nevertheless, DrBicuspid.com brought you the most engaging content on everything from COVID-19 complications to caries treatment.

December 17, 2020

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Imaging Systems

Top 5 stories of 2020 on imaging

Imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, was featured in some of DrBicuspid.com's most interesting stories of 2020. Imaging assisted in everything from identifying rare dental anomalies to helping remove a swallowed dental needle.

December 16, 2020

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What were the 5 most-read endodontics stories of 2020?

Every year, DrBicuspid.com gets to the root of every story that is affecting the endodontics sector. From repairing an elephant's injured tusk to removing a rotary file that became stuck in a patient's tooth, we brought you the most up-to-date news happening in 2020.

December 15, 2020

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What were 2020's top 5 stories about CAD/CAM?

CAD/CAM is always evolving and improving dentistry. DrBicuspid.com brings the latest updates on the technology that can improve restorations, implants, orthodontics, and more.

December 14, 2020

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

Oral Surgeon Patient Seventyfour

Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

Crime Scene Tape Seventyfour

Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

These dental problems may be linked to osteoporosis

There may be a significant association between this index score and a bone mineral density diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

February 26, 2025

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Clinical tip: Procedure details for guided bone profiling

Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses guided bone profiling, something that may need to be enacted in your practice when a patient presents for dental implants.

February 26, 2025

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How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients

By Melissa Busch

A presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting offers tips on handling "red flag" patients.

February 25, 2025

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What your teeth say about sleep quality

There may be a link between dentofacial traits and sleep quality, with protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites emerging as potential predictors of sleep disorders in young adults, a study published in BMC Oral Health reports.

February 25, 2025

3 tips on how to handle denied claims and underpayments in your dental practice

By Beth Wallewein

Why aren’t you getting paid? The answer to that question may be complex, but Beth Wallewein gives you some ideas to level up your insurance game.

February 25, 2025

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Man sentenced for giving mislabeled drugs to dental patients

By Melissa Busch

A man accused of regularly traveling from Ecuador to the U.S. to perform dentistry and dispense misbranded prescription drugs to patients was sentenced.

February 24, 2025

Legal Scales 400

Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention

Oral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.

February 24, 2025

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Expanding your dental footprint: Is it better to be in a dense area or spread out?

By Kim McCleskey

Whether you're thinking urban or rural, deciding which dental practice to purchase is rarely a straightforward choice between one type or another. Kim McCleskey provides insight into the important question of location.

February 24, 2025

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Do's and don'ts for implementing technology

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Purchasing technology is a sizable investment that requires careful planning and action, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these tips if you're considering investing in new dental tech.

February 24, 2025

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Alleviating dental practice management woes: A benchmark study

Sandy Baird recently polled clinicians about burnout and their most pressing practice concerns. Here are the findings she is sharing with DrBicuspid readers.

February 21, 2025

Worried Dentist Elnur

What's new at the CDS 2025 Midwinter meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Check out what's new at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2025 Midwinter Meeting, which is being held through February 22.

February 20, 2025

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How obesity can negatively affect orthodontics

A higher body mass index may affect orthodontic treatment by altering craniofacial development and periodontal response, according to a review published in Seminars in Orthodontics.

February 21, 2025

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