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Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%
New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.
August 5, 2025
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Patient Communication
Dental teams don't want to do mental health screenings
While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
August 4, 2025
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Brain
Should BMS be considered a neurological disorder?
Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.
July 31, 2025
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U.S. adults give public water fluoridation a thumbs-up
A report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health shows U.S. adults overwhelmingly support community water fluoridation.
July 30, 2025
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Oral Cancer
What cannabis use may do to your cancer risk
A study published in Preventive Medicine Reports potentially links long-term cannabis use with a threefold-plus increase in the risk of oral cancer over five years.
July 29, 2025
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Diabetes
Gestational diabetes may be more likely in those with gum disease
Gum disease may be linked to gestational diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age, and systemic inflammation may play a central role in this connection, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
July 28, 2025
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Pediatrics
The connection between screen time and early caries in kids
A study in BMC Oral Health links excessive screen time to the progression of early childhood caries, highlighting the need for more effective prevention efforts.
July 25, 2025
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Orofacial Pain
This antibiotic paste may resolve periapical inflammation
A modified triple antibiotic paste containing this ingredient may more effectively treat periapical inflammation versus traditional minocycline pastes, according to an International Dental Journal study.
July 24, 2025
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Smile Design
Aesthetics of white lesions may be managed at home or in the office
Both at-home and in-office tooth bleaching may preserve the appearance of resin-infiltrated white spot lesions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 24, 2025
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Oral-Systemic Link
U.S. adults associate these dental problems with poor health
This condition in U.S. adults is linked with worse self-reported overall health, reports a study in Frontiers in Oral Health.
July 23, 2025
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
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.
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New details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run case
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged in the case involving a Missouri dentist who is awaiting trial in a hit-and-run in which his son allegedly struck and killed a 60-year-old man.
August 21, 2025
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Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
By Melissa Busch
Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.
August 21, 2025
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The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.
August 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on discussing the oral-systemic link with patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a patient communication tip to help you ease into the oral-systemic link discussion during a dental appointment.
August 21, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
August 20, 2025
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Why teamwork and documentation can make or break your dental insurance claims
By Ashley Bond
It's the little details that slowly chip away at collections, team morale, and confidence in your dental practice and keep you from being paid, writes Ashley Bond of Wisdom. Here's how to take control and get paid what you're owed.
August 20, 2025
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What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
By Ava Barros
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
August 20, 2025
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The dental industry's economic tightrope: What DrBicuspid readers told us in a survey
By Kevin Henry
Dentists share with DrBicuspid the squeeze they are feeling from the economy, rising costs, and staffing shortages and how it's impacting their practices and patient care.
August 19, 2025
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Hair-raising enamel repair treatment may shake up dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Scientists at King’s College London discovered a protein-based treatment that may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of regenerative dentistry.
August 19, 2025
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Preemies may be predisposed to oral health problems
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Teens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.
August 19, 2025
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The AI revolution in dentistry: What you need to know
By Kevin Henry
Anne Genge, an expert in the field of privacy and security, addresses the implications of AI in dentistry, focusing on its applications, patient privacy, compliance, and the future of dental practices.
August 19, 2025
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Ex-NBA player convicted in $4M dental scam seeks Trump pardon
By Melissa Busch
A former NBA player convicted for his role in defrauding the NBA’s benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump.
August 18, 2025
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