Drs. Michael W. Davis, Paul Casamassimo, and Frank Catalanotto

Dental Therapists
Debate to Better Dentistry: Dental therapists
In this new series hosted by Dr. Michael W. Davis, two prominent leaders in the dental profession answer the same questions about a hotly contested topic in the dental profession. Today's debate is on dental therapy and features Drs. Paul Casamassimo and Frank Catalanotto.
December 5, 2022
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Assault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspension
A dentist lost his license over nonconsensual patient conduct.
Dental tools, including a mirror and explorer, lie on top of several $100 bills, signifying cost of dental care.
Public Health
Dental care costs amount to 14 hours of work for U.S. adults. In some states, it’s 20.
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Team Management
Learn the business, the office, and the people: A plan to break dentistry’s burnout loop
A child has his eyes closed as an anesthesia mask is placed over his nose and mouth.
Orofacial Pain
Study ties pediatric anesthesia safety to clinician training
A woman holds her hand on her cheek with a painful expression on her face.
Orofacial Pain
Is it the ear or the jaw? Symptoms that may point to TMD.
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Assault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspension
By Melissa Busch
A dentist lost his license over nonconsensual patient conduct.
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Professional microphones with flexible gooseneck stands on a wooden conference table.
Dental care costs amount to 14 hours of work for U.S. adults. In some states, it’s 20.
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A recent analysis shows dental care costs households 11 to 20 hours of work a year. Here’s what the data mean for clinicians.
October 29, 2026
Dental tools, including a mirror and explorer, lie on top of several $100 bills, signifying cost of dental care.
Learn the business, the office, and the people: A plan to break dentistry’s burnout loop
By Chris Mizenko
Raising pay hasn’t ended dentistry’s burnout cycle. Chris Mizenko presents a plan to break the loop.
October 29, 2026
Headshot of Chris Mizenko, co-founder of Zen Dental Support.
Study ties pediatric anesthesia safety to clinician training
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An AAOMS analysis found no evidence that a separate anesthesia provider makes office-based pediatric dental anesthesia safer.
October 29, 2026
A child has his eyes closed as an anesthesia mask is placed over his nose and mouth.
Is it the ear or the jaw? Symptoms that may point to TMD.
By Dr. Kim Ledermann, MS
Earache, tinnitus, and dizziness may stem from the jaw, not the ear. An orofacial pain specialist explains the overlap.
October 29, 2026
A woman holds her hand on her cheek with a painful expression on her face.
Laser-focused: A dentist's perspective on rethinking periodontal care and oral surgery
By Kevin Henry
Laser technology has transformed one dentist's oral surgery procedures, offering benefits for patients and practices alike.
October 29, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Joshua Weintraub.
Only 43% of dental assistants feel valued, so what can practices do?
By Hanna Aronovich
DANB reports declining job satisfaction, little appreciation, and lagging pay among dental assistants. Learn what it's proposing as solutions.
October 29, 2026
A dental assistant assists a woman dentist in suctioning a patient's mouth.
Endodontist accused of sending explicit messages to boy
By Melissa Busch
A trusted dental professional was arrested for an alleged shocking child exploitation investigation.
October 28, 2026
A man wearing a blue shirt holds a smartphone with his forefinger poised above the screen.
Asking AI to recommend dentists isn't going well
By Melissa Busch
Asking AI to recommend a dentist may not be a great idea, according to a new study.
October 28, 2026
Close-up of a man holding a smartphone with a chatbot application interface displayed on the screen. Nearby is a laptop.
Your mouth, your choice: Why dental treatment should fit the person in the chair
By Dr. Megan Peterson Boyle
Dr. Megan Peterson Boyle shares five critical factors patients and clinicans should use to determine the ideal dental treatment plan.
October 28, 2026
A woman dentist consults with a female patient.
Is your dental practice a 'duct tape DSO' asset? This is what buyers want in the next 5 years.
By Kevin Henry
Connor Jorgensen predicts the market will shift from retirement exit to long-term growth partnership.
October 28, 2026
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Dentist sentenced to 2 decades of hard labor
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who pleaded guilty to attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has been sentenced.
October 27, 2026
Hands grip prison bars in dim lighting, symbolizing incarceration and confinement.
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