Will Morton

Brain
Are oral health and brain health connected?
Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.
February 1, 2023
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Immune System
PET shows unique lung inflammation due to e-cigarettes
Researchers have performed the first positron emission tomography (PET) imaging study in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users, and the findings point to a unique inflammatory response due to vaping, they suggest.
January 25, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
UT Health awarded $9.8M to study jaw pain
The University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has received a $9.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how sensory neurons in the jaw influence pain.
January 25, 2023
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Dentures
Gene variant tied to cancers in patients with tooth loss
The same genes that affect diseases in patients' mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer, according to research published last September in Scientific Reports.
January 22, 2023
2019 07 10 23 34 2950 Dna Blue 400
Orofacial Pain
Study: NSAIDs beat opioids for pain management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) resulted in better pain-related outcomes than opioids for acute pain management after tooth extractions, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Dental Research.
January 18, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Can money loss encourage smokers to quit?
The true per-person cost of smoking in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia may encourage tobacco users in the U.S. to kick the habit, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub.
January 11, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Can probiotics help treat bad breath?
Probiotics in fermented foods such as yogurt may provide short-term relief for halitosis, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open.
January 4, 2023
2020 08 04 16 15 1949 Bad Breath 400
Orofacial Pain
Combo of anesthesia and technique key to numbing patients
While a robust armamentarium is available for dentists to effectively administer anesthesia, the key to success is finding the right balance in the use of its tools and techniques, according to a recent DrBicuspid.com webinar.
December 15, 2022
2019 03 12 22 35 1002 Needle Fear 400
Cosmetic
Yellow teeth deemed unattractive, unhealthy in new survey
A majority of people said yellow teeth are unattractive in a recent survey conducted by market research platform DentaVox. The results belie a prejudice that people with yellow teeth are unhealthy.
February 10, 2022
2020 08 26 17 20 2673 Smile3 400
Periodontics
Can xylitol gum reduce preterm birth?
Chewing gum with xylitol is known to prevent tooth decay, but it could also reduce preterm births and improve birth weight, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
February 3, 2022
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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
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Podcasts
Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
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Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence
By Dr. Richard Nagelberg
Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.
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How your practice is likely leaving money on the table
By Ashley Bond
Your practice may be producing well, but are hidden billing gaps quietly draining revenue and stressing your team?
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Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction
By Melissa Busch
Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.
February 9, 2026
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Whiter teeth may start with toothbrush vibrations
By Ava Barros
A powder made of strontium, calcium, and barium titanate may offer a novel approach to whitening teeth without damaging tooth enamel.
February 9, 2026
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Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2
By Michael Ventriello
Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.
February 9, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for creating healthy practice finances
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful practices stay attuned to these two indicators continuously, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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Patients in this state may have the worst dental health
By Ava Barros
Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.
February 6, 2026
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Why dental technology must put security first
By Tasha Dickinson
Dental technology is evolving fast. Without secure-by-design principles, innovation may jeopardize dental practices and patient data, writes Tasha Dickinson.
February 6, 2026
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The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments
By Kevin Henry
Using compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy is growing. Dentists should think twice before switching from FDA-approved treatments, says Dr. Tim Donley.
February 6, 2026
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Mastering compliance in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Transform your dental practice's compliance game with expert insider strategies from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
February 6, 2026
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What do dental patients really think of AI?
By Ava Barros
Patients tend to have a favorable view of AI in dentistry, but they have some concerns.
February 5, 2026
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How dental hygienists are holding up
By Melissa Busch
Dental hygienists reported how they are feeling professionally, and the study results may surprise you.
February 5, 2026
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