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Hygiene Tools
Blow, smack, pop your way to improved oral health. Maybe?
Chewing xylitol gum may help supplement toothbrushing by reducing plaque and decreasing the risk of caries-associated Streptococcus mutans, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.
August 12, 2025
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Nutrition
Probiotics, diet changes may improve gum disease
Combining conventional care with probiotics and an anti-inflammatory diet may significantly improve gum disease, a new study in BMC Oral Health finds.
August 11, 2025
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Endodontics
Tooth nerves may be multitaskers
Neurons inside teeth not only sense pain, but they may help protect them from sustaining further damage by triggering a jaw-opening reflex, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
August 7, 2025
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Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%
New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.
August 5, 2025
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Patient Communication
Dental teams don't want to do mental health screenings
While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
August 4, 2025
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Brain
Should BMS be considered a neurological disorder?
Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.
July 31, 2025
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Fluoride
U.S. adults give public water fluoridation a thumbs-up
A report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health shows U.S. adults overwhelmingly support community water fluoridation.
July 30, 2025
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Oral Cancer
What cannabis use may do to your cancer risk
A study published in Preventive Medicine Reports potentially links long-term cannabis use with a threefold-plus increase in the risk of oral cancer over five years.
July 29, 2025
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Diabetes
Gestational diabetes may be more likely in those with gum disease
Gum disease may be linked to gestational diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age, and systemic inflammation may play a central role in this connection, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
July 28, 2025
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Pediatrics
The connection between screen time and early caries in kids
A study in BMC Oral Health links excessive screen time to the progression of early childhood caries, highlighting the need for more effective prevention efforts.
July 25, 2025
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Dental Practice
The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
Electric Toothbrush Andrey Popov
Hygiene Tools
This toothbrush may clean teeth better
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Podcasts
Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
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Office Management
How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
More in Home
Mediterranean diet may curb gum disease
By Ava Barros
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may lead to better gum health, and patients who consistently follow the diet have lower levels of certain inflammatory markers.
September 24, 2025
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Not all tooth pain is equal: Classifying the 5 types of endodontic emergencies
By Dr. Deepika Ganne
Dr. Deepika Ganne classifies five types of dental emergencies from irreversible pulpitis to facial cellulitis, providing diagnosis and treatment protocols for each condition.
September 24, 2025
A patient presents with an abscess.
Clinical tip: Simple socket graft suturing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this clinical video, Dr. Doug Smail demonstrates his simple socket grafting and suturing technique.
September 24, 2025
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Woman indicted for working with a forged hygienist license
By Melissa Busch
A woman was indicted for allegedly practicing at a dental practice with a fake dental license.
September 23, 2025
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What you need to know about buccal infiltration with articaine
By Ava Barros
Articaine via buccal infiltration alone may be less effective and more painful than lidocaine with standard infiltration for molar extractions, per a JADA study.
September 23, 2025
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7 best practices for every dental practice's front desk
By Christine Taxin
From clear communication to adapting to change, Christine Taxin outlines what your front desk should be doing to support the practice's growth.
September 23, 2025
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Dentist claims DSO went under and left a mess
By Melissa Busch
A dental service organization (DSO) lasted 18 months, leaving a trail of shuttered practices and lawsuits.
September 22, 2025
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Dental billing insights and questions from the recent AADOM meeting
By Kevin Henry
Estela Vargas, CRDH, joins The DrBicuspid.com Podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of dental insurance requirements.
September 22, 2025
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Partnership, not titles: The future of dental hygienists in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
The future of dental hygiene lies in treating hygienists as collaborative partners in care, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 22, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for moving past a plateau
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin guides you through how to get your dental practice moving forward when it hits a plateau.
September 22, 2025
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Colgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claim
By Melissa Busch
Colgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.
September 19, 2025
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How well do partial fixed dentures survive?
By Ava Barros
Fixed partial dentures may provide an affordable, minimally invasive treatment that delivers long-lasting results, with some caveats.
September 19, 2025
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