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Intraoral Scanners
What to know about the accuracy of intraoral scanners
When scanning removable complete dentures, one intraoral scanner may be more accurate than others, according to a recently published study.
November 19, 2025
Close-up of an intraoral scanner assessing a mandibular denture.
Nutrition
These fruits, veggies may affect gum health
A diet rich in certain micronutrients may improve gum health by reducing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss.
November 18, 2025
Vibrant assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables including bananas, grapes, carrots, and tomatoes.
Implants
Vitamin D may play a role in implant failure
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to early implant failure, while supplementation appears to boost osseointegration, according to a review.
November 14, 2025
A surgeon performs dental implant surgery on a patient.
Pediatrics
Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later
Children born with low birth weights may be more likely to develop frequent caries and gum inflammation in adolescence.
November 13, 2025
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Analgesics
Turmeric extract rinse may ease orthodontic patients' pain
Turmeric may ease the initial pain of orthodontic treatment, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
November 13, 2025
Fresh turmeric roots, ground turmeric powder, and turmeric supplement capsules on a green leaf.
Brain
Periodontitis may subtly damage the brain
People with gum disease may be more likely to have cerebral small vessel disease, a neurological condition with an increased risk of stroke and dementia.
November 12, 2025
Medical brain scan showing red blood vessels in side profile against translucent skull.
Obesity
There may be a link between obesity and oral health habits
Could belly fat hurt oral health? A new study links it to poor brushing, flossing, and tooth decay.
November 11, 2025
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Brain
Caries, gum disease may be tied to increased stroke risk
Merging dental care into routine medical assessments and promoting good hygiene habits may reduce stroke risk across the population, a study suggests.
November 10, 2025
Medical illustration of a human brain.
Pediatrics
What you need to know about anemia, caries in kids
Children with iron deficiency anemia had more than triple the odds of developing caries versus kids without the condition.
November 7, 2025
Close-up of a dental explorer and mirror in a child's mouth.
3D Printing
What users are saying about 3D printing in dentistry
Dental professionals believe 3D printing is more accurate than traditional methods but have concerns about its biocompatibility and resin toxicity.
November 7, 2025
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Public Health
Work less for the good of teeth? Maybe.
A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.
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Smile Design
Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
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Periodontics
Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
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Legal Issues
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
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Dental Hygiene
This may push your hygienist to quit
More in Home
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on expenses and your dental team
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi recommends two simple exercises to help your dental team understand the costs of running a practice.
August 21, 2026
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series.
The journey from engineering to dentistry: Dr. Nate Lawson's inspiring tale
By Dr. John Flucke
Dr. Nate Lawson traded engineering for dentistry. He's shaping dental materials research and mentoring the next generation of dentists.
August 21, 2026
The Technology Evangelist Podcast, Episode 54, featuring Dr. Nate Lawson, sponsored by Digital Solutions and Medidenta.
ICE battle heats up with woman who claims to be oral surgeon
By Melissa Busch
An Iranian woman's battle with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveals possible shocking credential fraud.
August 20, 2026
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Imaging may reveal MRONJ risk
By Ava Barros
CT scans before bone resorption inhibitor treatment, plus jawbone measurements, may flag patients at risk of MRONJ, study finds.
August 20, 2026
Anatomical cross-section of human lower jaw showing tooth roots, necrotic bone structure, and internal dental anatomy.
The surprise tax that catches dental practice buyers off guard, and what to do before it does
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Most buyers focus on the purchase price and the loan. Few consider the tax that is due when amortization begins, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
August 20, 2026
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Podcast: How patient anxiety impacts the dental team
By Kevin Henry
Catherine Fettig, MSN, RN, on how dental fear affects the whole team and how to build trust while easing compassion fatigue.
August 20, 2026
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Imposter orthodontist hit with another charge
By Melissa Busch
A woman who allegedly provided thousands of dollars in orthodontic services, including braces, without a license faces a new charge.
August 19, 2026
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Dentists may be a major part of the problem in this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may be an overlooked gateway to a major global crisis.
August 19, 2026
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'Veneer regret' isn't about the veneers. It's about what nobody said before the case began.
By Dr. Piotr Irving
Patients who regret veneers rarely regret porcelain, writes Dr. Piotr Irving. They regret the conversation that never happened.
August 19, 2026
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The questions you should ask yourself 5 years before selling your practice
By Connor Jorgensen
If you're on a five-year exit timeline, chances are you've missed critical mileposts. Connor Jorgensen tells dentists what they need to be doing now.
August 19, 2026
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Unlicensed dentist must pay judgment for ruining woman’s teeth
By Melissa Busch
A woman who posed as a dentist must pay a judgment for damaging a customer's teeth.
August 18, 2026
A wood gavel rests on rolled-up $100 bills against a red background.
How dentists really feel about AI
By Melissa Busch
Dentists reported their true feelings about AI, according to a new report.
August 18, 2026
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