Ava Barros

Barros Ava
Public Health
ADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs across the nation.
April 7, 2025
Adha Logo 400
Dental Hygiene
Survey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habits
Many U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.
April 4, 2025
Woman Toothbrushing Wayhome studio
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Patients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
Dental patients may be less satisfied with their restorations after viewing intraoral scanning-generated images and using magnifying mirrors. The study was published recently in the Digital Dentistry Journal.
April 3, 2025
Intraoral Scan Dentist Patient Yistocking
Imaging & CAD/CAM
AI may be better at this than orthodontists
Artificial intelligence (AI) may outperform orthodontists in this area, according to a study published in the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists.
April 3, 2025
Orthodontist Luckybusiness
Dentures
These patients may be more likely to experience denture failure
Patients with these characteristics may be more likely to require procedures on abutment teeth, increasing the risk of removable partial denture failure. This study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
April 2, 2025
Broken Dental Bridge Iryna
Oral-Systemic Link
Patients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral health
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.
April 2, 2025
Hands Arthritis Rheumatoid
Brain
Researchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.
April 1, 2025
Brain Puzzle Dementia
Oral-Systemic Link
Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.
March 31, 2025
Dental Tools
Restorations
Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish
Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.
March 28, 2025
Porcelain Crown Bridge
Periodontics
Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease
Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
March 27, 2025
Alcohol Bottles Drinks
Previous Page
Page 24 of 54
Next Page
Top Stories
Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios
Legal Issues
Imposter dentist case ends in mistrial
A woman accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry will face a trial restart following charges of juror misconduct.
Medicaid Cuts Scissors Zimmytws
Insurance
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
2026 03 05 Danhausen 400
Prosthodontics
Meet the WWE superstar who blends teeth into his in-ring personality
Formal Hearing Regulatory семен саливанчук
Legal Issues
Dentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedure
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
Periodontics
Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
More in Home
Delta Dental of Va. hit with breach, affecting 146K
By Melissa Busch
Delta Dental of Virginia says it's experienced a data security incident that may have affected the personal information of about 146,000 people.
December 2, 2025
Cyberattack Data Song About Summer
Keeping patients’ trust when upselling claims arise
By Melissa Busch
A Denver Post report spotlighted practices allegedly driving costly, unnecessary treatments. DrBicuspid asked dentists how they safeguard patient trust.
December 2, 2025
Dentist Patient Consult Wavebreakmedia Micro
Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD
By Ava Barros
“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2025
Insomnia Young Woman
Dental employee accused of stealing half a million from employer
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee accused of stealing more than $600,000 from her employer was arrested on November 18.
December 1, 2025
Adobe Stock/TeacherPhoto.
Avoid creating a toxic workplace culture in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
A practice’s culture should support employee safety and respect while allowing for a healthy release of stress. Learn how to strike a healthy balance.
December 1, 2025
Stressed Dentist
The 5 biggest dental stories you missed before Thanksgiving
By Kevin Henry
We get it ... you were busy before Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday is in the rearview mirror, catch up on the biggest dental stories you didn't see last week.
December 1, 2025
Dentist Smartphone Edgar1 Bj
Guiding regeneration forward
By Dr. Gordon Fraser, Dr. John Zalesky
Learn why Catapult Education evaluators found Striate+ to be a next-generation collagen membrane for predictable bone and tissue regeneration.
December 1, 2025
2025 12 03 Figure 10 11 400
Do’s and don’ts for intentional staffing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With the ongoing staffing crisis, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares exactly what dental practices should do with their hiring and training.
December 1, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Dentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegations
By Melissa Busch
Two dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.
November 26, 2025
Gavel Us Bills Domnitsky
Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
By Ava Barros
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
Root Canal Malyutinaanna
Navigating the difference between modest vs. complex care in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Paul Homoly joins the podcast, sharing strategies to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance.
November 26, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Fee-for-service dentistry? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering dropping insurance altogether? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares why he believes more dental practices should become fee for service.
November 26, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Previous Page
Page 24 of 240
Next Page