Will Morton

Infection Control

Dental surgeons offer imaging tips for patients wearing masks

Is it possible to acquire extraoral images of patients while they are still wearing masks for protection against COVID-19? It's possible, if you take a few steps to counter artifacts that might develop, according to a letter published online September 19 in Academic Radiology.

September 21, 2021

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Alternative Pain Therapies

CBD spray may help treat oral ulcers

Cannabidiol (CBD) oral spray may inhibit inflammation in tongue ulcers, relieve pain, and accelerate the closure of lesions, according to an animal study presented at the virtual 2021 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research. The finding may help advance efforts to develop new therapeutic strategies for oral ulcers.

July 21, 2021

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Artificial intelligence model predicts links between general, oral health

General health and oral health factors should be considered collectively when planning healthcare for older adults, according to an oral session presented at the 2021 International Association for Dental Research virtual meeting.

July 21, 2021

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New salivary protein wiki paves way for novel therapies

Researchers have developed a new public platform to identify and curate data on the thousands of proteins in saliva, potentially paving the way for saliva-based diagnostics, precision dentistry, and personalized treatments for oral and systemic diseases.

May 27, 2021

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Childhood adversity may have a startling effect on oral health

Childhood trauma may leave a mark on kids' teeth, according to a new study.

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What's your biggest dental software headache? We want to know.

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What the alleged Minn. abduction reveals about vetting dental practice vendors

Do’s and don’ts for team building

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Dentist, practice arraigned on 40 crimes

Dentist disciplined after patient swallows dental file

By Melissa Busch

A dentist reportedly skipped one protective step during a root canal, leading to state discipline.

September 24, 2026

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How much ibuprofen is too much? Tom Viola on dentistry's most common pain medication question.

Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down a new combo pain reliever's dosing and addresses dentistry's ongoing "how much is too much" debate.

September 24, 2026

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals what he wished he knew as a young dentist

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares three pieces of advice he wishes he had known when he was launching his practice.

September 24, 2026

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Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Could using a virus to attack periodontal bacteria effectively fight gum disease?

September 24, 2026

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Where dentists stand on antibiotics for arthroplasty patients

By Melissa Busch

Dentists and surgeons appear to be divided on antibiotic protection for joint replacement patients undergoing dental work.

September 24, 2026

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What you need to know about the cleanliness of your dental unit waterlines

In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, learn what happens inside dental waterlines and why consistency is critical.

September 24, 2026

What those ages 18 to 21 need to know about gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease may signal a hidden health problem before young adults know it.

September 23, 2026

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New data show a wide gap between what dental practices think they're collecting and reality

A new Wisdom survey reveals a confidence gap in dental billing: Most practices have red flags, and nearly 70% prefer AI plus human oversight.

September 23, 2026

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Ozempic is on the dental patient's health history. Now what?

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

When GLP-1 medications appear on a patient health history, dental professionals must ask sharper clinical questions.

September 23, 2026

Patient portals: You built them. Your patients ignore them. Here's why.

Take our short survey on what's working with patient portals, what isn't, and what dentists need from vendors.

September 23, 2026

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Oral surgeon dies in freak accident

By Melissa Busch

An Idaho oral surgeon is remembered for decades of patient care and humanitarian work following a tragic accident.

September 22, 2026

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Dentists feel burdened, and here's why

By Melissa Busch

A new study reveals the factors that affect dentist performance and well-being.

September 22, 2026

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