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Wellness
Cuspies 2023 winners showcase diversity of dentistry
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Cuspies awards. The people, products, and events that took home a trophy reflect the increasingly global and demographic diversity of the profession, as well as the mental health toll experienced by many dental professionals.
January 30, 2023
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Insurance
ADA urges dentists to oppose dental in Medicare Part B
The ADA is encouraging dentists to contact U.S. lawmakers and voice their opposition to adding a dental benefit to Medicare Part B, according to an alert from the ADA's Legislative Action Center. The proposal to add oral healthcare to Medicare is part of the congressional budget bill currently being considered.
September 9, 2021
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Dental Practice
A mid-Midwinter update from the DrBicuspid editors
The Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is just about halfway through. Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos and Associate Editor Melissa Busch took a break from their coverage to provide an update on the clinical content, virtual format, and what to expect on the website next week.
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Top Stories
A man wearing an olive green T-shirt looks at the camera. Behind him is a folded American flag, indicating he is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Smile Design
Aspen Dental opens Day of Service scheduling, including ClearChoice
ClearChoice is joining Aspen Dental's Nov. 7 Day of Service, donating up to $1 million in implant care for veterans.
Two professionals review documents during a business meeting, representing formal discipline.
Infection Control
Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
Close-up of a hand holding a clear mouthguard.
Sports Dentistry
Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
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.
TMJ/TMD
Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
Just A Minute, Doc, cover image, featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the dental patients who leave a mark
More in Home
Aspen Dental opens Day of Service scheduling, including ClearChoice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ClearChoice is joining Aspen Dental's Nov. 7 Day of Service, donating up to $1 million in implant care for veterans.
October 1, 2026
A man wearing an olive green T-shirt looks at the camera. Behind him is a folded American flag, indicating he is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was suspended after the Colorado Dental Board found many infection control failures.
October 1, 2026
Two professionals review documents during a business meeting, representing formal discipline.
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
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card with inked fingerprints.
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
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
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
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover art, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone and sound wave graphics.
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
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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
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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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