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Nutrition
Postbiotics may help prevent caries
Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
March 26, 2025
Oral Bacteria
Patient Communication
One-third of adults experience anxiety at the dentist
Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 25, 2025
Dentist Drill Patient Dentophobia
Dental Education
What it takes to lure dental graduates to underserved areas
Collaboration among dental educators, administrators, and clinicians may improve access to dental care and serve underserved populations, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.
March 25, 2025
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Antibiotics
Persistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concerns
The consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 24, 2025
Antibiotics Concept
Pediatrics
This parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visit
Children raised with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 24, 2025
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Diabetes
Diabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosis
Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 21, 2025
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Oral-Systemic Link
Caries may be linked to osteoporosis
Severe caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 18, 2025
Older Woman Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Should asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.
Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
March 14, 2025
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Pediatrics
ERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closures
Dental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 14, 2025
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Public Health
Report puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trend
Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.
March 12, 2025
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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.
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Insurance
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
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Prosthodontics
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Legal Issues
Dentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedure
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
Periodontics
Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
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Dentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patients
By Melissa Busch
A judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.
November 25, 2025
Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios
Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
By Ava Barros
Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.
November 25, 2025
Child Hypomineralization Antonio Gravante
Stop scaling like it's the early 2000s: Modern DSO growth strategies
By Eric Giesecke
The recipe for successfully scaling a dental service organization (DSO) comprises a smart tech strategy, patient data tracking, and adaptability.
November 25, 2025
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Cellerant CEO podcast series: AIOBIO and dental technology
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Drs. Hong Cheol Yoon and Michael Miyasaki about AIOBIO's innovative biofluorescence technology.
November 25, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run gets no jail time
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who entered a no-contest plea to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run was sentenced to one year of probation, avoiding any jail time.
November 24, 2025
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Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear
By Melissa Busch
Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.
November 24, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for strategically accumulating wealth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With careful planning, saving, and sage advice from Dr. Roger P. Levin, dentists can achieve financial independence.
November 24, 2025
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Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.
November 21, 2025
Agreement Legal Settlement
More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
By Ava Barros
More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.
November 21, 2025
Dental Exam Girl
Podcast: Why deeper connection in dentistry matters
By Kevin Henry
In this podcast, sponsored by GC America, Bart Foster explains how authenticity unlocks greater happiness, improves performance, and strengthens teams.
November 21, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Podcast: What dental practices and patients need to know about the Fair Financing Principles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sonia Williams of Synchrony Financial joins the podcast to discuss dental financing and how clinicians can help patients overcome care barriers.
November 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives you a look inside 3D printing in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with a closer look at a technology that is evolving for dental practices: 3D printing.
November 21, 2025
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