Claudia LaSmith

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Dental Practice

Why cross-training is important for your practice

If COVID-19 has taught us one thing, it is to be prepared, writes dental office manager Claudia LaSmith. In this article, she discusses how cross-training dental team members has benefited her North Carolina practice, as well as the difference it could make for your patients and the bottom line.

November 24, 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.

2026 02 18 Displaced Implant Systemic Complications 400

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

Imposter orthodontist arrested

By Melissa Busch

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

February 19, 2026

Doctor Handcuffs Michael

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

By Melissa Busch

A case report revealed how a dental implant triggered systemic complications in one man.

February 19, 2026

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

By Dr. Paul Homoly

Dr. Paul Homoly guides you through the Four Chiefs framework to move beyond surface-level patient complaints to meaningful care connections.

February 19, 2026

Oral Surgeon Patient Seventyfour

Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

By Melissa Busch

A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.

February 18, 2026

Crime Scene Tape Seventyfour

Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product reveals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Heading to Chicago Midwinter? DrBicuspid previews nine groundbreaking dental technologies that will transform the modern dental practice and patient care.

February 18, 2026

Why women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science says

Women may identify celebrity smiles more accurately than men. Learn what this finding means for our facial recognition skills.

February 18, 2026

Celebrity Photographers Tom Merton Koto

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-rays

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores the benefits of using digital x-rays in dentistry, including lower radiation, enhanced image analysis, and superior diagnostic insights.

February 18, 2026

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Doing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomes

By Melissa Busch

The secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.

February 17, 2026

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

Is fluoride varnish worth it?

Discover key insights from recent research on caries reduction and the cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnishes.

February 17, 2026

Fluoride Mouth Guard

The self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnout

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Burnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

February 17, 2026

Dental Hygienist Burnout Okfoto

What to consider before selling your practice

Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales outlines a checklist to ensure a profitable, headache-free practice sale.

February 17, 2026

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New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants

By Melissa Busch

A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.

February 16, 2026

Dental Implant Money Oleg

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