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Periodontics
Cholesterol drugs may improve gum disease
Drugs commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol may combat the inflammatory response linked to gum disease by altering the conduct of immune cells, known as macrophages, according to a press release.
March 27, 2024
Inflamed Gums Man
Oral Cancer
New test may be better way to detect oral cancer
A new test may detect a germ-fighting protein associated with oral cancer, track precancerous lesions, and determine when a biopsy is necessary. The study was recently published in Cell Reports Medicine.
March 26, 2024
Dr. Aaron Weinberg, PhD. Image courtesy of Case Western University.
Nutrition
Plant-based diets may affect the risk of developing OSA
Adhering to a healthy plant-based diet may be linked to a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by reducing inflammation and lowering the likelihood of obesity, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
March 23, 2024
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TMJ/TMD
Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism
A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.
March 22, 2024
Teeth Grinding
AI
This AI tool may redefine braces design
A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool soon may allow orthodontists to give patients better-fitting braces and clear aligners, minimizing errors and requiring fewer adjustments during treatment, according to new research.
March 21, 2024
Braces Pink Bands
Oral Bacteria
Good-as-gold way to kill oral germs, cut antibiotic use
Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles may wipe out stubborn bacteria that get lodged in teeth and potentially eliminate biofilms quicker than antibiotics, according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.
March 20, 2024
Researchers were able to visualize biofilms in teeth treated with dextran-coated gold nanoparticles using photoacoustic imaging.
Invisible Aligners
McGill to study use of aligners in osteogenesis imperfecta
The faculty at McGill University will lead a research initiative investigating the efficacy of clear orthodontic aligners in assisting individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta.
March 15, 2024
Clear Aligner
Periodontics
Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes
Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
March 13, 2024
Mouthwash Man Rinse
Gut
Not-so-sweet news about the sweetener sorbitol
Sugar may be bad for teeth, but the low-calorie sweetener sorbitol, especially when it's combined with antibiotics and a high-fat diet, has its own downsides. The animal study recently was published in Cell.
March 12, 2024
Stomach Pain
Fluoride
SDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patients
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.
March 7, 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
Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
By Ava Barros
Using certain nutritional supplements, paired with scaling and root planing, may benefit patients with periodontitis.
March 5, 2026
Close-up of a gloved hand holding a dental explorer scraping a patient's teeth.
Even mummies had periodontitis and heart disease
By Karie Neeley Anderson
In-depth imaging reveals that Egyptian mummies dating back 4,000 years showed evidence of gum disease and atherosclerosis, with a twist.
March 5, 2026
Computed tomographic scans of Hatiay, a mummy included in the original Horus work, with evidence of both carotid calcifications and poor dental health.
How to reactivate inactive dental patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares a proven strategy for reactivating inactive dental patients.
March 5, 2026
Promotional image of the YouTube Just A Minute, Doc series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Celebrity dentist killed by police
By Melissa Busch
Author and podcaster Dr. Steven Lin was shot dead by police after attacking two women at an apartment complex.
March 4, 2026
A police officer wearing a bulletproof vest stands in front of the image of a blurred police car with its lights flashing.
Dentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his license
By Clark Kauffman
An Iowa dentist charged with repeatedly performing expensive, unnecessary dental procedures on patients will retain his license.
March 4, 2026
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Transforming dental office managers into COOs
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Roger Levin shares how you can unlock your dental office manager's hidden potential as a powerful practice chief operating officer (COO).
March 4, 2026
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Clinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close cases
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn how Dr. Paul Homoly's question can help you understand patient motivations more clearly and close more dental cases successfully.
March 4, 2026
Male dentist in blue scrubs smiling while consulting with patient in modern dental office
What is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?
By Kevin Henry
The future of orthodontics is here: Hybrid treatments and smart technology are reshaping clear aligner care for dental patients.
March 4, 2026
Close-up of a woman's teeth as an orthdontist affixes a clear aligner to her maxillary arch.
It's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic
By Ava Barros
Online dental misinformation about teeth whitening poses an increasing risk to patients, researchers caution.
March 3, 2026
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Patients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeries
By Ava Barros
“Patients undergoing third molar extraction generally hold more negative preoperative expectations than what they actually experienced postoperatively,” researchers reported.
March 3, 2026
Panoramic dental x-ray showing a full mouth of teeth with mandibular third molars illuminated.
Dental manager sentenced to hefty prison term
By Melissa Busch
An unlicensed dentist was sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud and other charges.
March 3, 2026
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Imposter dentist arrested for assault, more
By Melissa Busch
A routine dispute between two people led to the arrest of an unlicensed "dentist."
March 3, 2026
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