Will Morton

Infection Control
Tongue tissue shows distinct response to COVID-19
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the immunoinflammatory response of COVID-19 in oral tissue is distinct and may play an important role in regeneration after infection.
March 22, 2023
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Endodontics
Animal study reveals path to new implant coating material
Researchers in Korea have developed a new coating for dental implants that could significantly facilitate bone regeneration, according to a recent study.
March 20, 2023
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Periodontics
Study reveals important cellular activity in the gingiva
Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, have shed light on biological activity related to gingiva fibroblasts, cells that help produce fibers that hold our teeth in place, according to a news release issued by the university.
March 15, 2023
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Periodontics
Is gum disease linked to atrial fibrillation?
Researchers at Newcastle Dental Hospital in Tyne, England, will check patients to see if there is a link between gum disease and a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to ITV News.
March 8, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Supplement focuses on dental-medical integration
Two studies led by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston were among articles highlighted on February 27 in an Annals of Family Medicine special supplement. Both studies focused on how nondental professionals can support dental health.
March 1, 2023
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Periodontics
Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing
Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers.
February 28, 2023
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Oral Cancer
Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk
Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife.
February 22, 2023
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Periodontics
Researchers develop cytokine score for gum inflammation
A new scoring method based on cytokine levels in saliva could help dentists determine how well patients respond to treatments for gum disease, according to researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry.
February 20, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Treats from grandparents not so sweet
Less than half of mothers address the issue of grandparents giving their grandchildren copious amounts of cavity-causing foods and beverages, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 15, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Grant given to create remote-controlled tooth cleaning tool
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has received a $256,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to develop magnetic nanotechnology for use in at-home dental care products.
February 8, 2023
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Legal Issues
Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material
A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.
Bad Breath
Dental Hygiene
Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
Ryan Hungate.
Practice Trends
Why vibe coding is closing the tech gap in dentistry
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended
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Dental Education
AI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skills
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Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material
By Melissa Busch
A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.
August 26, 2026
Woman Handcuffs
Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
By Ava Barros
Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.
August 26, 2026
Bad Breath
Why vibe coding is closing the tech gap in dentistry
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Vibe coding -- describing what you need in plain language -- could give small dental practices custom-built tools, says Ryan Hungate.
August 26, 2026
Ryan Hungate.
Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested for allegedly tasing and firing a gun at a woman while holding her captive has been suspended.
August 25, 2026
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
AI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skills
By Karie Neeley Anderson
New AI patients like John and Judy are helping dental students refine their chairside communication skills alongside their clinical technique.
August 25, 2026
Avatar Laptop Dhimas Pratama
2 oral surgeons give their perspectives on 'veneer regret'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Veneer regret is real. Two oral surgeons share why case selection, diagnosis, and permanence matter before patients say yes.
August 25, 2026
Dentist Teen Consult Serhii
New research links narrow jaws to nasal septum deviation, airway problems in kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Narrow jaws can cause nasal septum deviation and breathing problems in children, a new study asserts, and early orthodontic treatment matters.
August 25, 2026
Girl Snoring
Restoring a fractured crown: A case study using same-day CAD/CAM zirconia and universal adhesive cementation
By Dr. Anthony Ponzio
Dr. Anthony Ponzio walks readers through a successful restoration of a fractured crown using a CAD/CAM crown made in minutes.
August 25, 2026
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Flossing, interdental brushing tied to lower stroke risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A large Korean cohort study found that pairing toothbrushing with regular floss or interdental brush use was linked to a 23% lower risk of ischemic stroke.
August 24, 2026
Dental Floss
Why changing your words may be more profitable than changing your dental insurance contracts
By Jodi Boni
The words your team uses shape how patients understand treatment, value care, and make decisions about oral health, writes Jodi Boni.
August 24, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for avoiding critical mistakes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Inefficiencies and missteps can cost a practice $20 million in revenue over 36 years. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to improve practice performance and profitability.
August 24, 2026
Levin Practice Success 400
This periodontist says 'cleaning by feel' isn't enough
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Lee Sheldon explains why feel-based root cleaning falls short and the approach that drives periodontal healing.
August 24, 2026
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