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What's in your mouth makes you pack on the pounds? Maybe

A new Cell Reports study suggests patients with obesity have unique oral microbiomes and metabolites linked to cardiometabolic disease markers.

February 2, 2026

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These addictions may be tied to TMDs

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be associated with higher rates of certain addictions among university students, according to a BMC Oral Health study.

January 30, 2026

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Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?

Research suggests the roots of tooth pain may lie in social and maternal education gaps, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 29, 2026

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$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments

University at Buffalo researchers are participating in a multi-institutional study to deepen the understanding of TMDs and drive better treatments.

January 29, 2026

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Loose teeth? This therapy may help

Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.

January 28, 2026

Dentist Tooth Mobility Test Svitlana

Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight

“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.

January 27, 2026

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Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know

Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.

January 26, 2026

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What dental therapies are cropping up for sleep disorders?

Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.

January 23, 2026

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What affects the environment more: aligners or braces?

A recent review compared the ecological footprint of clear aligners versus traditional orthodontics.

January 21, 2026

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This may be better for disinfecting root canals

This nanoparticle exerted strong antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, suggesting its use an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for root canal disinfection.

January 20, 2026

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It's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic

Online dental misinformation about teeth whitening poses an increasing risk to patients, researchers caution.

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Patients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeries

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Dental manager sentenced to hefty prison term

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Imposter dentist arrested for assault, more

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5 most shocking dental-connected crimes

This whitening method may preserve enamel

A nonperoxide toothpaste appeared to whiten teeth as effectively as peroxide-fluoride formulations without weakening enamel.

February 24, 2026

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Are bulk-fill resins effective for dental restorations?

How do bulk-fill composite resins fare versus incremental layering? A Journal of Dentistry review breaks it down.

February 24, 2026

Dental Composite Anatoliy Gleb

5 essential clinical tips from CDOCS

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discover five skill-altering clinical tips from CDOCS experts to transform your dental practice, improve patient outcomes, and elevate your surgical techniques.

February 24, 2026

Dental Implant Older Man

What dental professionals should know about X-linked hypophosphatemia

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Clinicians may encounter X-linked hyphosphatemia. Dr. Juan Yepes explains the signs dentists should look for and the effective treatments.

February 24, 2026

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Team USA’s Jack Hughes loses teeth during gold medal victory

Jack Hughes lost three teeth after taking a stick to the face during Team USA's gold medal hockey win over Canada. Learn what happened and Hughes' recovery details.

February 23, 2026

Hughes (pictured left) on the Devils bench during a December 2023 game.

67-year-old dentist allegedly drugged, assaulted high schooler

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Texas was arrested for predatory crimes against a high school student.

February 23, 2026

Columbia University, with Epstein ties, punishes 2, announces donation

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Columbia University disciplined two school officials alleged to have helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend gain acceptance into its dental school.

February 23, 2026

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Dental hygiene debate: Virginia's risky scope changes

Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, cautions that controversial proposed changes to the dental workforce in Virginia should concern all oral healthcare professionals.

February 23, 2026

Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov

Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices can quickly and sustainably bump production 20% by following two key steps, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

February 23, 2026

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Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.

February 20, 2026

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The current state of dentistry

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dentist incomes and patient visits are down, but Dr. Roger P. Levin says practices have plenty of ways to drive production and revenue.

February 20, 2026

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Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

In equitable distribution states, misunderstanding personal vs. enterprise goodwill can cost dentists millions during divorce proceedings.

February 20, 2026

Divorce Decree Zimmytws

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