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Nutrition
Fatty diets may contribute to gum disease progression
Diets abundant in saturated fats and cholesterol may exacerbate alveolar bone loss associated with periodontal disease, indicating that one's diet may affect their dental health in the long term, according to a recent article published in News Medical.
March 4, 2024
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Cosmetic
This viral tongue exercise may cause teeth, jaw issues
Viral social media jaw-defining trends such as "mewing" and “looksmaxxing” are raising concerns among dental experts due to their lack of scientific evidence and the risk of possible teeth and jaw complications, according to organized dentistry.
February 28, 2024
Man Jawline
Dental Hygiene
1st tablet to treat chemotherapy-related mouth ulcers developed
A university in England and a U.K. pharmaceutical company have developed a first-of-its-kind tablet designed to treat mouth sores caused by high doses of chemotherapy, according to a recent press release.
February 26, 2024
Researcher
Dental Education
These dental students may know the drill better than the rest
The only way to master use of the dental drill is to use it. That’s why students at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine begin drilling during their first semesters.
February 22, 2024
Dental Drill Burr
Pets Who Make Us Smile
Puppy jaw removed due to cancer spontaneously grows back
A French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrew his jaw after undergoing extensive surgery to combat a cancerous tumor in his lower left jaw, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
February 19, 2024
To remove Tyson's tumor, the majority of the puppy's lower left mandible had to be removed. Images and captions courtesy of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Periodontics
Antiaging drug to be tested for improving gum disease outcomes
University of Washington School of Dentistry researchers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether an antiaging drug changes immune responses in older adults with periodontal disease to improve treatment outcomes.
February 15, 2024
Gum Inflammation
Cosmetic
Viral TikTok video reveals what teens may do for perfect smiles
A 19-year-old TikTok user took DIY beauty to the extreme by attempting to perfect her smile with a nail file. Her at-home dentistry escapade prompted some viewers to admit to doing the same, according to a story published by Newsweek.
February 14, 2024
Christina Scully. Image courtesy of @uhmmokayyy22/TikTok.
Dental Hygiene
Iowa dental school tests oral health app for dementia caregivers
A mobile app developed by researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry improved caregivers' attitudes, knowledge, and abilities to provide oral hygiene care to those with dementia.
February 13, 2024
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Vulnerable Populations
Dental patients who live here may face worse dental outcomes
People living in rural areas experience significant disparities in oral health outcomes versus those residing in urban and suburban areas, according to a new report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
February 12, 2024
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Periodontics
Temple dental school to study gum disease progression
Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $3.6 million grant to lead a study focused on predicting periodontal disease progression.
February 8, 2024
Microscope Confocal
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Legal Issues
Unlicensed dentist arrested, faces decade in prison
An unlicensed dentist caught operating from an apartment faces a decade-long prison sentence.
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Fluoride
Dentists say stick with water fluoridation -- it works
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Dental Education
Dental students are burned out
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Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for managing your practice
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Legal Issues
Imposter dentist case ends in mistrial
More in Home
Appeals court rules dentist must pay $11M malpractice verdict
By Melissa Busch
An appellate court has upheld a jury verdict requiring a dentist to pay $11.5 million for allegedly not evaluating a patient’s tongue sore that ended up being cancerous.
August 7, 2025
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Tooth nerves may be multitaskers
By Ava Barros
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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Bleeding cash? Why disconnected financial systems are the silent killer of profitability
By Stephen Fong
Is your cash flow more like a cash trickle or a cash drought? Outdated, disconnected financial systems, writes Planet DDS Chief Financial Officer Stephen Fong, could be hindering your practice.
August 7, 2025
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Preschooler develops 1st case of dental-related eye drooping
By Melissa Busch
A 5-year-old developed ptosis, or eye drooping, after having a pulpotomy with sedation. It is believed to be the first case to be linked to a dental procedure.
August 6, 2025
Doctor Laptop Stethoscope
Ozonated water may treat pericoronitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study published in BMC Oral Health reported that ozonated water may be as effective as saline solution in managing pericoronitis, highlighting it as an alternative treatment.
August 6, 2025
Dental Unit Waterline
How AI may revamp restorations
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Artificial intelligence (AI) can create music, make immersive games, and even aid in the diagnosis of tooth decay. Soon, AI may help make dental fillings, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio news article.
August 6, 2025
Dental Composite Anatoliy Gleb
Cracked teeth: 5 steps to diagnosis and treatment planning
By Dr. Deepika Ganne
Dr. Deepika Ganne explains how to diagnose and manage cracked teeth, detailing crack types, identification techniques like transillumination and cone-beam computed tomography, and the challenges in predicting long-term outcomes.
August 6, 2025
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Oral surgeon agrees to pay $532K to settle case
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon has agreed to pay over $532,000 to Oklahoma to resolve claims that he allegedly fraudulently billed for tobacco cessation counseling for non-tobacco users and more.
August 5, 2025
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Gum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%
By Ava Barros
New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.
August 5, 2025
Cancer Cell Microenvironment
Exploring the top DSO-related dental trends of 2025, Part 2
By Beth Gaddis
Dental service organization (DSO) leaders reveal the challenges they're facing and what they are doing to stay agile and resilient.
August 5, 2025
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Podcast: The power of core values in a dental practice's customer service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wrapping up our series on five-star customer service, Dr. Roger P. Levin emphasizes the importance of core values, mission statements, and a positive culture in building a world-class team.
August 5, 2025
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‘Reign of terror’ dentist convicted of assaulting patients, extern
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment, was found guilty of sex-related offenses against patients and an extern.
August 4, 2025
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