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Gut
Mouth ulcers may be linked to anxiety, bowel problems
Patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers may experience anxiety and abnormal bowel movements, with the brain-gut axis potentially playing a role in the onset of these sores.
May 16, 2025
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TMJ/TMD
This tool may prevent oral diseases in real time
A new smartphone application may help dentists monitor bite force in real time, offering feedback to improve diagnosis and treatment.
May 15, 2025
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Pediatrics
What sleep bruxism may say about your kids
Sleep bruxism in children as young as 4 may be linked to suppressing symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as other sleep disturbances.
May 14, 2025
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Pediatrics
It's OK. Kids can get their teeth bleached.
Vital and non-vital tooth bleaching may be a safe procedure for children and adolescents, offering effective color change with minimal side effects.
May 13, 2025
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Hygiene Tools
3 things that may prevent tooth loss
These three practices may reduce the risk of tooth loss, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.
May 12, 2025
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Periodontics
Anti-inflammatory drug may reverse gum disease damage
An anti-inflammatory drug may help repair cell energy systems and restore immune balance in the gums to reverse damage from periodontitis, according to a news release dated April 28.
May 9, 2025
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Orthodontics
This technology may help inexperienced dentists
This technology may help improve dental bracket placement, particularly for less experienced dentists, according to a study recently published in Computers in Biology and Medicine.
May 8, 2025
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Periodontics
Periodontitis may be linked to education level
Higher educational attainment may be linked to a lower risk of chronic periodontitis, but targeted intervention may reduce gum disease risk in patients with lower education levels, reports a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.
May 7, 2025
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
When does tooth removal cause oroantral communication?
Assessing root overlap with the maxillary sinus may predict the likelihood of the complication oroantral communication after maxillary tooth extraction. This study was recently published in Clinical Oral Investigations.
May 6, 2025
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TMJ/TMD
Complications may arise in nearly 40% of TMJ surgeries
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement surgery may have complications, most often temporary facial nerve damage, in almost 40% of cases. This study was recently published in the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.
May 5, 2025
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
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Hygiene Tools
This toothbrush may clean teeth better
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Podcasts
Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
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Office Management
How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
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Increasing case acceptance by 20%
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Case presentation is an art and a science. Dr. Roger P. Levin teaches you how to compellingly present treatment to patients, which will have an immediate effect on your production and profitability.
August 28, 2025
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Multiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentist
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.
August 27, 2025
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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout
By Kevin Henry
As a dentist, Dr. Eric Johnson has battled burnout and stress. Now he's on a mission to help his colleagues avoid the same fate, sharing tips on this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast.
August 27, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.
August 27, 2025
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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Tens of millions were paid to U.S. dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons for speaking engagements, gifts, and more by companies, but more than half was paid out by five firms.
August 27, 2025
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
By Melissa Busch
A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
August 26, 2025
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Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.
August 26, 2025
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Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH and Chrissy Harlow, RDH, discuss Turbo-CR, a calculus removal agent designed to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients.
August 26, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
August 26, 2025
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
August 25, 2025
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
By Ava Barros
Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 25, 2025
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Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists.
August 25, 2025
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