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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
Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
A dentist's decade-long Halloween tradition crumbles after he faces city fines and code violations.
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Pediatrics
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
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Office Management
Nearly 1 in 5 practices pays 4% or more to accept credit cards
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Dental Practice
Do’s and don’ts for adding a new service
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Podcasts
Your AR report only tells you what already went wrong. Here's where dental revenue actually breaks.
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Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's decade-long Halloween tradition crumbles after he faces city fines and code violations.
October 26, 2026
Bright orange pumpkins displayed on straw next to dried corn stalks in an autumn harvest decoration.
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
By Melissa Busch
One hour of daily screen time may affect toddlers' teeth, according to a new study.
October 26, 2026
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Nearly 1 in 5 practices pays 4% or more to accept credit cards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental practices pay 3.37% on average for card processing, some far more, a new study reports.
October 19, 2026
A woman healthcare worker accepts a credit card from a woman patient.
Do’s and don’ts for adding a new service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Adding a new service can drive practice production. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to introduce a new service and achieve a strong ROI.
October 26, 2026
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Your AR report only tells you what already went wrong. Here's where dental revenue actually breaks.
By Kevin Henry
Michelle Repash explains why dental revenue breaks long before a claim is filed and what prevents it from slipping away.
October 26, 2026
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Most in the U.S. support better oral health access
By Melissa Busch
Democrats and Republicans finally appear to agree on one major healthcare issue.
October 23, 2026
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Tighter financing, more DSO capital: What Tusk's Q4 report means for dental practice owners
By Ryan Mingus
DSOs are still expanding, but tighter financing and heavy student debt are narrowing the doctor-to-doctor exit for practice owners.
October 23, 2026
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Say no to win: Why niche dental groups may beat the giants
By Dr. Alex Sharp
As AI and DSO consolidation reshape dentistry, one leader argues the winners will fight commoditization by carving out a niche.
October 23, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the impact of firing a dental patient
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Have you ever dreaded telling a patient goodbye? Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice on why it's the right thing to do.
October 23, 2026
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Dental student, fiancé killed in accident
By Melissa Busch
An engaged couple's future was shattered in seconds by a tragedy.
October 22, 2026
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This treatment may hit the right chord for 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A study revealed that music therapy may affect physiological factors during oral surgery.
October 22, 2026
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Onions, QR codes, and 'Your tongue loves me.' Turn-offs that cost you dental patients.
By Dr. Katelyn Gunn
Katelyn Gunn, DMD, offers a tongue-in-cheek list of 10 ways dental teams lose patients.
October 22, 2026
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