Kevin Henry

X-Ray
Week in Review: The best articles and case studies of 2020 | NFL star flossing | Patients and x-rays
January 8, 2021
Invisible Aligners
4 questions about the biggest dental industry shake-up of the new year
Plenty of shock waves went through the dental industry earlier this week when Dentsply Sirona announced it had entered the clear aligner market through the acquisition of Byte. What was behind the move and why was it the right time to do it? Don Casey, CEO of Dentsply Sirona, answered those questions and more.
January 6, 2021
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X-Ray
Imaging Insider: How to respond when a patient refuses radiographs
January 5, 2021
Orofacial Pain
Podcast: What new findings on bisphosphonates could mean for your patients
Just before the holidays, some new findings on bisphosphonates were released. In this podcast, Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on the study and what it could mean for your dental patients. He also discusses how this could be another opportunity for collaboration between medical and dental practitioners.
January 4, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
A star NFL wide receiver was flossing on the sidelines on Sunday -- and people loved it
Football fans got a lesson in the value of proper oral hygiene on Sunday when Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was captured on camera flossing on the sidelines. The moment grabbed the attention of many on social media as well as the television announcers, and Diggs shared his own thoughts on the moment after the game.
January 3, 2021
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AI
Week in Review: The best articles of 2020 | Interesting AI findings | One key team question
December 25, 2020
Orofacial Pain
Podcast: Acetaminophen, supplements, and more -- the effects on your dental patients
There is a lot to know about the everyday drugs and medications your dental patients take, including ones they may not think to tell you about, such as acetaminophen and supplements. In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on the dangers that could be lurking and what dentists and dental team members need to know.
December 22, 2020
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CAD/CAM
Week in Review: 2020's best articles in imaging, endo, CAD/CAM | Case study of unhappy patient
December 18, 2020
Dental Assistant
Podcast: A New Year's resolution for every dental assistant and dentist
What's one of the biggest issues in dental practices today, according to Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence? It's the fact that many dentists and dental assistants aren't on the same page when it comes to patient communication and what's best for patients and the business. In this short podcast, Marshall offers some opinions on what can be done to fix that disconnect heading into 2021.
December 17, 2020
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Dental Practice
5 more thought leaders share their best practice management tips to end 2020
In the second part of a continuing series to end the year, we asked five dental practice management consultants for their best pieces of advice for dentists and dental practices heading into the new year. Here is what they shared with us.
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Dental tools lie on top of several $100 bills.
Legal Issues
Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement
A major dental plan was allegedly caught billing fake counseling calls to boost profits.
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Patient Communication
What dental professionals really think about patients with obesity
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Office Management
Creating a business plan
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Podcasts
This medical billing expert believes dentistry needs to reconnect with its 'why' before chasing better reimbursement
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Vulnerable Populations
Childhood adversity may have a startling effect on oral health
More in Home
Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
By Melissa Busch
A study suggests that a dual approach may protect swimmers' enamel from chlorine-induced dental erosion.
October 1, 2026
Close-up of a hand holding a clear mouthguard.
Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A DenTek survey shows that game-related stress lingers for many fans well after the final whistle.
October 1, 2026
Three male football fans watch a game on a couch. They are surprised expressions on their faces. Nearby are bottles of beer, popcorn, and chips.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the dental patients who leave a mark
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns to talk about the dental patients in your practice, both those you love and those who challenge you.
October 1, 2026
Just A Minute, Doc, cover image, featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Dental manager charged with a dozen-plus felonies
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager in Michigan was arraigned on 15 felonies.
September 30, 2026
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Why CDT codes tell a bigger dental story than we realize
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A CDT code isn't solely for insurance claims, it's part of the patient's clinical story, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 30, 2026
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Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A viral social media discussion surrounding former NFL star Aaron Donald has ensued following a video of him with noticeably brighter, even teeth.
September 30, 2026
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, Aaron Donald, participating in a joint practice with the Oakland Raiders during the 2019 training camp.
Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
By Kevin Henry
Olivia Wann explains why most fill-in dental hygienists should be W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
September 30, 2026
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Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea
By Melissa Busch
A college student is stuck in South Korea's legal system, with no immediate resolution in sight.
September 29, 2026
Bronze scales of justice rest on a desk with open books and blurred people in the background.
CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
Golden liquid is dispersed from a dropper into an amber glass bottle.
Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
By Dr. Henry Hackney
Dr. Henry Hackney chimes in on the emotional burden in implant dentistry. The procedure is only part of the difficulty, he writes.
September 29, 2026
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Ex-Henry Schein manager gets jail for major embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
Luxury vacations and greed led to the 30-month prison sentence for a former credit supervisor at Henry Schein.
September 28, 2026
A businessman places a stack of $100 bills into his suit vest pocket.
Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse
By Melissa Busch
Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.
September 28, 2026
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