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Orofacial Pain
Sweetening up dental injections to reduce kids' pain
Applying a sugar-free flavoring before administering local anesthetic injections in pediatric dental patients may decrease pain, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
April 26, 2024
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Antibiotics
Dental students lack knowledge of antibiotic prophylaxis, infective endocarditis
Knowledge and attitudes toward infective endocarditis differ among dental and medical students based on their educational progression, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Education.
April 25, 2024
Antibiotics Concept
Endodontics
Simple test may assess pulp status of avulsed teeth
An oxygen saturation test may be a dependable way to evaluate pulp health two weeks after permanent teeth have been knocked out and replanted, according to research recently published in the Journal of Endodontics.
April 24, 2024
Pulse Oximeter
Sleep Apnea
Mouthguards better than CPAP for hypertensive OSA patients
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for hypertension associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but some patients struggle with compliance. Mandibular advancement offers an alternative, according to recent research.
April 22, 2024
Oral Sleep Appliance
Periodontics
This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
April 19, 2024
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Nutrition
What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth
Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.
April 19, 2024
Pomegranate Juice
Periodontics
How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?
Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.
April 18, 2024
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Public Health
Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you
Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.
April 17, 2024
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Dental Education
New program can save dental students a year of studies, tuition
Pittsburg State University and Kansas City University have introduced a new accelerated program to save medical and dental students both time and money, allowing them to enter the healthcare field faster.
April 16, 2024
Students Diverse College
Obesity
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 16, 2024
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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
Stryker hack exposes practices' need for heightened cybersecurity
By Kevin Henry
Iranian-linked hackers have targeted healthcare, raising the question: Is your dental practice prepared for a potential cyberattack?
March 13, 2026
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This may improve chewing for denture wearers
By Ava Barros
Could this common dental product significantly improve life for denture wearers? A new study says yes.
March 13, 2026
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Catching up from Chicago Midwinter: An answer for painless dentistry?
By Kevin Henry
Here's why one dentist is excited about an anesthesia product that recently gained FDA approval and is changing the way he practices.
March 13, 2026
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Dentist suspended, anesthesia permit yanked over patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's credentials were stripped after a fatal anesthesia error during a routine extraction procedure.
March 12, 2026
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Dental employee gets 4 years in prison
By Melissa Busch
Altered records and cash discounts led to a four-year prison sentence for a dental employee.
March 12, 2026
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Another way gum disease germs may ravage the body
By Ava Barros
Gum disease bacteria may be doing damage far beyond the mouth, and the effects could be serious for millions of women.
March 12, 2026
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CE Webinar: What dentists must know about billing and collections in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this CE-eligible webinar, protect practice profitability through documentation, claims management, and patient collections best practices.
March 12, 2026
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Dentist gets long prison term for burning down his practice
By Melissa Busch
A dentist gets lengthy prison term after pleading guilty to arson and more.
March 11, 2026
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Electric vs. air-driven dental handpieces: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's thoughts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Electric dental handpieces are gaining market share. Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals the benefits: consistent torque, quieter performance, and superior cutting efficiency.
March 11, 2026
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Opinion: Pause for science before changing code D2991
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett
The ADA's coding changes could undermine decades of validated caries science. Here's why one expert is demanding a pause.
March 11, 2026
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How buffering local anesthetic can transform dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn the history, benefits, and practical application of buffering local anesthetics in dentistry, with insights from Dr. Jason Goodchild.
March 11, 2026
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Dentist, brother convicted, face centuries in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and his brother convicted in a major fraud plot face centuries in prison.
March 10, 2026
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