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Periodontics
Researchers work to improve mouth grafts
Researchers hope to grow oral tissue using reprogrammed stem cells, creating living grafts with blood vessels that closely mimic natural tissue.
October 21, 2025
Close-up of healthy teeth and pink gum tissue with gum recession affecting lower incisors.
TMJ/TMD
$17M grant to study TMD pain
Two University of Pittsburgh researchers will lead a study to improve how TMD-related pain is managed.
October 20, 2025
A young man wearing a black shirt holds his jaw.
Periodontics
Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.
October 20, 2025
A doctor examines the circumference of a woman's belly during a prenatal checkup.
AI
AI may predict orthodontic extractions
AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 17, 2025
Dental extraction forceps grip a white tooth against a white background.
Pediatrics
Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
Smiling young child in red shirt.
Imaging Systems
The most reliable dentures may start with this scanner
One scanner type outperformed intraoral scanners in replicating removable complete dentures, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 15, 2025
Set of upper and lower dental dentures.
Alternative Pain Therapies
Got oral pain, inflammation? Maybe it's CBD to the rescue
A recently published review reported significant reductions in chronic orofacial pain, post-op dental pain, TMD, and bruxism.
October 14, 2025
Glass pipette with CBD oil dripping into a brown glass bottle.
Fluoride
A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
A dental professional applies fluoride to a child's teeth.
Hygiene Tools
This toothbrush may clean teeth better
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
Close-up of white teeth being brushed with an electric toothbrush.
Public Health
Dental visits may be indicators of college students' health
For college students, routine dental care is linked with better health habits and well-being, according to newly published research.
October 9, 2025
Dental hygienist performs scaling on a dental patient.
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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.
Headshot of Dr. Peter Auster, founder and owner of Cosmetic Dental Associates.
Smile Design
Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
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
A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.
Dental Hygiene
This may push your hygienist to quit
More in Home
New perovskite x-ray detector could cut dental imaging dose without sacrificing clarity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study shows a more uniform detector film reduces internal image noise, enabling sharp dental x-rays at ultralow radiation doses.
August 13, 2026
Close-up of a gloved hand measuring the size of an endodontically treated tooth root on a panoramic x-ray.
Dr. Scott Law discusses how imaging changed adult orthodontics
By Kevin Henry
CBCT has transformed orthodontic diagnosis. Dr. Scott Law shares how 3D imaging reshaped adult treatment planning at 600 locations.
August 13, 2026
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Dentist reprimanded, fined in case involving toddler
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was fined after toddler's preventable death, according to an order.
August 12, 2026
Business professionals seated at a conference table with documents and microphones during a meeting.
Why practices fail
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices rarely fail from poor dentistry. Weak management systems and patient experience are the real threats.
August 12, 2026
Professional headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
How to use AI in dentistry without losing your clinical judgment
By Dr. Paul Homoly
AI in dentistry works best when the clinician leads and AI confirms. Dr. Paul Homoly explains why people still build trust.
August 12, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Paul Homoly.
U.S. sues manufacturer over low-quality dental products
By Melissa Busch
A major lawsuit exposes alleged critical failures in dental product manufacturing and oversight.
August 11, 2026
A wood gavel is displayed with the scales of justics and legal files.
CAMBRA says assess 1st, but what happens when the patient still says no to fluoride?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
The most effective fluoride varnish is one the dental patient accepts. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, provides coaching on how to get there.
August 11, 2026
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
Cybersecurity and the hidden liability in dental practice sales, Part 1
By Tasha Dickinson
Buyers now conduct cybersecurity due diligence before closing, writes Tasha Dickinson, and many sellers remain exposed.
August 11, 2026
An illuminated digital padlock with several interconnecting dots that are interspersed throughout the lock and are highlighted.
Most dental practices have access to a 2nd insurance revenue stream but have never touched it
By Kevin Henry
Kandra Sellers won a six-figure prior authorization appeal. In this DrBicuspid.com podcast, she explains her winning strategy.
August 11, 2026
Promotional image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast with a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Reality star/rock band muse claims dentist missed her cancer
By Melissa Busch
A tongue sore became a cancer battle when one dentist allegedly failed to spot the warning signs.
August 10, 2026
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Higher risk of autoimmune diseases linked to dental problems
By Melissa Busch
Oral health problems appear to show a surprising link to autoimmune diseases, according to a study.
August 10, 2026
A woman patient indicates to a dentist an area of her maxilla where she is experiencing pain. Behind her is a TV screen and a dental assistant wearing scrubs.
Beyond billing: Why every dental team member impacts revenue
By Allyssa Mizenko
Revenue cycle management isn't a front-desk problem, it's a teamwide issue. Here's how each role contributes to whether the practice gets paid.
August 10, 2026
Members of a dental team, including the dentist, left, a young patient, center, and a dental hygienist, right.
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