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Week in Review: Premature molar extraction | Opioid risks | Congrats, new grads!

May 7, 2021

CAD/CAM Insider: CAD/CAM brings smile to patient with primordial dwarfism

May 5, 2021

Week in Review: Cache of hidden teeth | Pandemic recovery | Bupivacaine facts

April 30, 2021

Dental Dose: What you need to know about bupivacaine

Bupivacaine's claim to fame is that it's the longest-acting amide anesthetic agent, noted Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose. But how much do you really know about this amide anesthetic? Viola breaks down three key points in our video.

April 29, 2021

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5 hours vs. 25 seconds: Study shows promise of AI

Researchers created an algorithm that shows the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for dentistry. While it took humans nearly five hours to segment the teeth and jaw on a cone-beam computed tomography scan, an algorithm completed the task in just 25 seconds.

April 28, 2021

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Week in Review: X-ray shortcomings | Mental health and dental health | Be a better leader

April 23, 2021

Good dental health trumps antibiotics for heart infection

When it comes to preventing a type of heart infection caused by oral bacteria, good dental health is better than antibiotics, according to a landmark American Heart Association statement published on April 15 in the journal Circulation.

April 19, 2021

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Week in Review: Aerosol dome | COVID-19 vaccines | Dentists in Nazi Germany

April 16, 2021

Dental Dose: Painkillers and COVID-19 vaccines

A patient comes in for dental work today. He got the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. What do you do? "It's a Catch-22," said pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose. That's because dentistry's favorite painkillers may also dampen the effectiveness of vaccines.

April 15, 2021

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Dentists play crucial role in COVID-19 vaccine awareness

Dentists are well poised to discuss and advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study published on March 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. More than half of parents said a healthcare professional could influence their decision to allow a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

April 12, 2021

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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement

An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.

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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry

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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more

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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Podcast: What impact will the merger of dental examining boards have on dentistry?

Alexander Vandiver, CEO of the American Board of Dental Examiners, discusses licensure changes, exam portability in exams, and what's next for dentistry.

October 29, 2025

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Clinical tip: The importance of lab work for specific dental cases

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Chris Campbell emphasizes the importance of lab work in some dental cases, particularly when treating adolescents or children with trauma.

October 29, 2025

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Dentist fined in death of implant surgery patient

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who performed implant surgery on an 81-year-old woman has agreed to resolve the case.

October 28, 2025

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Want to live? Maybe keep your teeth

By Melissa Busch

The risk of all-cause death appeared to rise significantly with the rapid progression of tooth loss, according to a study.

October 28, 2025

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What dental practices need to know about Halloween emergencies

What can your dental practice do to prep for Halloween candy-related emergencies? We asked Dr. Jason Auerbach for his tips.

October 28, 2025

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Do you know the risks when dentists give pediatrics opioids?

By Melissa Busch

About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits involving opioids were linked to overdose or persistent use.

October 27, 2025

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Smartphone imaging may be key to early oral cancer diagnosis

Rice University researchers created an affordable smartphone-based imaging system to support the early detection of potential oral cancers.

October 27, 2025

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How to confidently collect in your dental practice at the time of service

Confidently request and receive payment at the time of service using these tips from Ashley Bond.

October 27, 2025

Do’s and don’ts for evaluating your financial factors

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Providing excellent patient care alone won’t fund your future. Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals the financial factors that ensure a secure retirement.

October 27, 2025

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Man sentenced for assaulting women he promised teeth whitening

By Melissa Busch

A man convicted of sexually assaulting women, including those he lured into his teeth whitening salon, was sentenced to 26 years in prison.

October 24, 2025

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There may be an issue with women and root canals. Period

Women receiving root canal treatment may experience increased dental anxiety during certain phases of their menstrual cycle, a Scientific Reports study asserts.

October 24, 2025

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The importance of adding medical billing to the dental practice

By Christine Taxin

Mastering dental and medical insurance is vital for dental practices to optimize their reimbursement processes, writes Christine Taxin.

October 24, 2025

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