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Orofacial Pain
Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD
Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
April 17, 2025
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Orofacial Pain
Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth
Poor oral health may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Pain Research.
April 17, 2025
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Sleep Apnea
Mouthguards appear to work for apnea
Long-term mandibular advancement appliance use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 16, 2025
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Pediatrics
Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.
April 15, 2025
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Public Health
Money may not be the only factor that delays oral care
Besides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 15, 2025
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TMJ/TMD
PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.
April 14, 2025
Plasma Rich Protein Prp Johann Heldebrand
X-Ray
This tool may read dental x-rays better
A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.
April 11, 2025
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Periodontics
Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 10, 2025
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Dental Hygiene
Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.
Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
April 10, 2025
Syringe Hand Diana Vyshniakova
Pediatrics
Bottle-feeding may be linked to dental decay
Bottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.
April 9, 2025
Bottle Feed Toddler Robert Kneschke
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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
Ancient dental calculus reveals centuries of oral microbiome shifts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Japanese study traces microbial changes from the Edo period to the present, with implications for periodontal disease.
June 16, 2026
A hygienist uses an ultrasonic device to clean a woman's teeth.
Why your practice's scheduling problem is a communication problem
By Dr. Paul Homoly
Is your overhead climbing while your chairs sit empty? If you’re constantly chasing production, you'll want to read this.
June 16, 2026
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Letter to the editor: Weak science showing on recent fluoride article
By Kevin Henry
A board-certified pediatric dentist says DrBicuspid's recent fluoride article overstated the science and that the study's data tell a different story.
June 16, 2026
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From lab to chairside: How digital workflows are already reshaping dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The learning curve that kept dentists away from digital workflows is gone, and as Dr. Meena Barsoum says, adoption just got easier.
June 16, 2026
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Missing dentist discovered dead
By Melissa Busch
The tragic fate of a Kansas dentist who has been missing for two weeks has been revealed.
June 15, 2026
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Dentist in patient death case fined $10,000, license suspended for 6 months
By Clark Kauffman
The Iowa Dental Board has suspended the license of a dentist accused of incompetence in a patient’s death.
June 15, 2026
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Dental coding tip: How do you code for perio charting?
By Estela Vargas
Estela Vargas, CRDH, helps you accurately code periodontal charting, specifically codes D0120, D0150, and D0180.
June 15, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for speeding up your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Increase dental production without stress. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how better scheduling and team training boost efficiency and patient volume.
June 15, 2026
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When life happens at work: Managing medical leave
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Life events affect longtime employees -- how your practice responds can either protect it legally or create serious risk, says HR expert Alan Twigg.
June 15, 2026
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Police search for dentist missing for more than a week
By Melissa Busch
A beloved Kansas dentist has vanished without a trace, and authorities are desperately seeking help from the public.
June 12, 2026
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Dentists may be to blame for peri-implantitis
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may unknowingly cause implant failure through preventable errors and improper planning decisions.
June 12, 2026
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A dentist’s divorce in a community property state
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Dentists beware: Fair value versus fair market value could cost you hundreds of thousands in divorce settlements, cautions Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
June 12, 2026
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