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AI
How ChatGPT scored on knowledge of TMDs
ChatGPT may generate accurate info about TMDs, but its best use may be patient education with specialist oversight, reports a study.
April 16, 2026
A woman looks concerningly at a dental patient holding his jaw, who has a painful facial expression.
Oral-Systemic Link
Good oral health may improve overall health in cirrhosis patients
Regular dental care may support overall health in people with cirrhosis.
April 8, 2026
Close-up of a medical consultation between a doctor and a male patient.
Organized Dentistry
The truth about women in dental leadership roles
A new study reports that societal challenges and a lack of mentorship opportunities continue to thwart women from leadership roles.
April 7, 2026
A woman dental hygienist student works on a patient while being observed by a woman instructor.
Wellness
Dental work may hurt your eyes
Extended exposure to high-intensity lighting in dentistry is a growing health concern.
April 6, 2026
A hand adjusts a dental overhead light.
Endodontics
These factors may be linked to post-treatment apical periodontitis
Endodontic treatment failures may result from intra- and extraradicular infections, with this finding as the most common lesion.
April 3, 2026
Dental operating microscope with binocular eyepieces in a modern dental clinic operatory.
Immune System
Gum disease may be linked to these cancers
Self-reported gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of certain cancers, a study published in the International Dental Journal posits.
April 2, 2026
Microscopic view of a teal-colored cancer cell.
Vulnerable Populations
Racial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visits
Racial discrimination and low socioeconomic status were linked to poorer oral health, which, combined, can have pronounced effects on kids.
April 1, 2026
A girl opens her mouth for a dental exam.
Prosthodontics
This may be costing you patients
Poorly fitting prosthetics are costing practices patients and productivity, and dentists are using tech to close the gap, Dandy reports.
March 31, 2026
Close-up of two ceramic dental crowns.
Fluoride
SDF may top fluoride varnish for arresting caries
Silver diamine fluoride may outperform fluoride varnish at halting caries in children's first permanent molars and erupted teeth, research reports.
March 30, 2026
A smiling dental hygienist and young girl holding a thumbs-up sign.
Fluoride
SDF may remineralize teeth
A JADA review finds SDF may promote remineralization and slow caries progression, but more research on optimal concentrations is needed
March 27, 2026
Close-up of a cavity on a white molar.
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Top Stories
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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.
Headshot of Dr. Peter Auster, founder and owner of Cosmetic Dental Associates.
Smile Design
Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Periodontics
Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
Empty wood jury chairs are shown.
Legal Issues
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.
Dental Hygiene
This may push your hygienist to quit
More in Home
Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A DenTek survey shows that game-related stress lingers for many fans well after the final whistle.
October 1, 2026
Three male football fans watch a game on a couch. They are surprised expressions on their faces. Nearby are bottles of beer, popcorn, and chips.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the dental patients who leave a mark
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns to talk about the dental patients in your practice, both those you love and those who challenge you.
October 1, 2026
Just A Minute, Doc, cover image, featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Dental manager charged with a dozen-plus felonies
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager in Michigan was arraigned on 15 felonies.
September 30, 2026
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card with inked fingerprints.
Why CDT codes tell a bigger dental story than we realize
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A CDT code isn't solely for insurance claims, it's part of the patient's clinical story, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 30, 2026
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A viral social media discussion surrounding former NFL star Aaron Donald has ensued following a video of him with noticeably brighter, even teeth.
September 30, 2026
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, Aaron Donald, participating in a joint practice with the Oakland Raiders during the 2019 training camp.
Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
By Kevin Henry
Olivia Wann explains why most fill-in dental hygienists should be W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
September 30, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover art, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone and sound wave graphics.
Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea
By Melissa Busch
A college student is stuck in South Korea's legal system, with no immediate resolution in sight.
September 29, 2026
Bronze scales of justice rest on a desk with open books and blurred people in the background.
CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
Golden liquid is dispersed from a dropper into an amber glass bottle.
Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
By Dr. Henry Hackney
Dr. Henry Hackney chimes in on the emotional burden in implant dentistry. The procedure is only part of the difficulty, he writes.
September 29, 2026
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Ex-Henry Schein manager gets jail for major embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
Luxury vacations and greed led to the 30-month prison sentence for a former credit supervisor at Henry Schein.
September 28, 2026
A businessman places a stack of $100 bills into his suit vest pocket.
Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse
By Melissa Busch
Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.
September 28, 2026
An older woman sits in a dental operatory chair and explains something to a woman dentist.
Do’s and don’ts for knowing your practice's numbers
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing the right numbers, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin, reveals your practice’s performance, issues, and the opportunities for growth.
September 28, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
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