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Periodontics
These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health
New research links a composite marker of insulin resistance and abdominal obesity to higher periodontitis risk in patients.
September 17, 2026
Dental Tools Gums
Periodontics
Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk
Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.
September 3, 2026
Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio
Dental Hygiene
Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
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
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Imaging may reveal MRONJ risk
CT scans before bone resorption inhibitor treatment, plus jawbone measurements, may flag patients at risk of MRONJ, study finds.
August 20, 2026
Jaw Osteonecrosis Abo
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Which imaging modality best detects periapical lesions?
Could one common imaging approach be missing what another routinely finds? New research takes a closer look.
August 13, 2026
Periapical Lesion Radiograph Ultramcu
Fluoride
This simple tool may bring caries to a halt
One tiny brush, one minute -- and researchers say it could change how we treat a problem millions face before it becomes an emergency.
August 6, 2026
Child Caries Tooth Decay
Fluoride
SDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progression
A study suggests silver diamine fluoride may reduce radiation-induced caries risk and help prevent cavities despite low saliva levels.
July 30, 2026
Tooth Armour Silver Citi h
Practice Trends
Are women in the U.S. on the precipice of taking over dentistry?
Women make up a larger share of U.S. dental students, especially at private schools, a study finds, boosting care access.
July 22, 2026
Woman Dentist Patient
Periodontics
These hydrogels appear to show promise for gum disease
Using AI, researchers identified two hydrogels as prime candidates for localized gum disease treatment.
July 20, 2026
Gel Application Guerillmo Spelucin
Restorations
Hey patient, the robot will see you now
Say goodbye to crown prep? Researchers have successfully used a miniature robot to prepare teeth for a permanent crown.
July 7, 2026
2026 07 07 Dental Crown Robot U Basel 400
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Official Report Paperwork Khunkorn Studio
Legal Issues
Cause of plane crash that killed dentist, wife revealed
A U.S. National Transportation Safety Board final report revealed the cause of a crash that led to the death of two people.
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
TMJ/TMD
Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition
Just A Minute Doc 400
Team Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on how to build a dental team that stays together
Dental Tools Gums
Periodontics
These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health
Dr. Jason Auerbach.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Jason Auerbach’s 3 big lessons that changed his oral surgery practice
More in Home
Cause of plane crash that killed dentist, wife revealed
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. National Transportation Safety Board final report revealed the cause of a crash that led to the death of two people.
September 17, 2026
Official Report Paperwork Khunkorn Studio
Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition
By Melissa Busch
There may be a hidden dental crisis affecting young athletes that no one is talking about.
September 17, 2026
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on how to build a dental team that stays together
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
What does it take to keep your dental team together and on the same page? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares some thoughts in his latest video.
September 17, 2026
Just A Minute Doc 400
These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health
By Ava Barros
New research links a composite marker of insulin resistance and abdominal obesity to higher periodontitis risk in patients.
September 17, 2026
Dental Tools Gums
Dr. Jason Auerbach’s 3 big lessons that changed his oral surgery practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Jason Auerbach shares the biggest lessons that shaped his oral surgery practice.
September 17, 2026
Dr. Jason Auerbach.
The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
Dentist Patient Exam Review Unai
What dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy case
By Melissa Busch
Dentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.
September 16, 2026
Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock
Hygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.
By Denise Ciardello
Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.
September 16, 2026
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The most common smile design questions you can anticipate patients asking
By Kevin Henry
Master the most common smile design questions patients ask, and prepare confident answers that build trust and close treatment plans.
September 16, 2026
Dentist Consult Patient Zamrznuti Tonovi
Opinion: AI isn’t an insult to dentists’ clinical skills. It’s complementary.
By Dr. Rania Saleh, MSD
Dr. Rania Saleh explains why AI isn't a threat; rather it's a partner that helps clinicians and educates patients better.
September 16, 2026
Typing Hands Oleksii
Could a headset make new dentists and assistants better prepared for their first real patient?
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Manish Chhabra explains how VR training helps teams practice procedures risk-free and why it's not replacing hands-on courses.
September 16, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Decades-old dental x-rays litter Lake Erie
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Decades-old dental radiographs mysteriously started washing up on the shores of Lake Erie in New York this summer.
September 15, 2026
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