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Cardiovascular
BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life
A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the British Dental Journal.
December 19, 2023
Heart2
Endodontics
Goodbye root canals, hello tissue regeneration
Dental pulp regeneration may be a more effective and less risky endodontic treatment compared to vital pulp therapy and root canal therapy, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Research.
December 18, 2023
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Dental Education
Temple professor to study imparities among dental school deans
A professor at Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $15,000 fellowship award from the American Dental Education Association to study why there are so few female deans at U.S. dental schools.
December 14, 2023
Dr. Kellly Holst.
Fluoride
NYU Dental brings cavity prevention program to N.H. schools
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $1 million award to bring its cavity prevention program, CariedAway, which includes oral health screenings and treatment, to three New Hampshire school districts.
December 13, 2023
Mary Davis, CariedAway NH Concord’s clinical program director, will lead the school-based care. Image and caption courtesy of NYU.
Oral Bacteria
How the Black Death affected today’s oral microbiome
The second plague pandemic of the mid-14th century, the Black Death, led to dietary changes that potentially caused changes in oral bacteria that contributed to systemic disease in modern humans, according to research published in Nature Microbiology.
December 12, 2023
Oral Bacteria
Orofacial Pain
$4M grant will study postsurgical oral pain
The University of New England College of Dental Medicine, led by the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, has received a $4.4 million grant to study pain development after oral procedures.
December 11, 2023
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AI
UCSF gets $4M grant to teach AI to spot cavities
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry has received a $4 million grant to develop a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is designed to detect cavities in the hopes of identifying tooth decay earlier.
December 7, 2023
Dentist Xray Computer
Oral Cancer
This numbing agent may kill HNC cells
The common dental numbing agent lidocaine triggers specific bitter taste receptors in the mouth that may ultimately lead to the death of head and neck cancer cells, according to a preclinical study recently published in Cell Reports.
December 5, 2023
Anesthetic Needle Vials
Implants
1-minute zap with UV light improves dental implants
Administering a one-minute pulse of ultraviolet (UV) light right before placing a prosthetic may significantly improve healing from titanium implant placement, according to a study recently published in Cells.
December 4, 2023
Surgeon Dental Implant
Dental Education
UT dental school gets $2.7M grant to promote diversity
The University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has received a $2.7 million grant to help increase the number of dental professionals from underrepresented minority groups.
November 30, 2023
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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
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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
By Melissa Busch
A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.
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Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product reveals
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heading to Chicago Midwinter? DrBicuspid previews nine groundbreaking dental technologies that will transform the modern dental practice and patient care.
February 18, 2026
A hand pulls back part of a red curtain.
Why women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science says
By Kevin Henry
Women may identify celebrity smiles more accurately than men. Learn what this finding means for our facial recognition skills.
February 18, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-rays
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores the benefits of using digital x-rays in dentistry, including lower radiation, enhanced image analysis, and superior diagnostic insights.
February 18, 2026
Promotional image of Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Doing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomes
By Melissa Busch
The secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.
February 17, 2026
Close-up of a woman pushing her lower lip to reveal inflamed gums.
Is fluoride varnish worth it?
By Ava Barros
Discover key insights from recent research on caries reduction and the cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnishes.
February 17, 2026
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The self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnout
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Burnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
February 17, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing white lab clothes looks out a window.
What to consider before selling your practice
By Ryan Mingus
Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales outlines a checklist to ensure a profitable, headache-free practice sale.
February 17, 2026
A bag with a dollar symbol rests on a blue dental operatory chair. In the background is a blurred, modern dental operatory.
New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
By Melissa Busch
A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.
February 16, 2026
A dental implant model rests on a stack of $100 bills.
Guess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?
By Ava Barros
A recent study identifies three key factors pointing to why U.S. adults put off dental visits.
February 16, 2026
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IHS to cease using mercury amalgam
By Karie Neeley Anderson
The U.S. Indian Health Service is phasing out mercury amalgam by 2027, swapping it with heavy metal-free materials.
February 16, 2026
Smiling young Native boy in a blue turtleneck with rosy cheeks.
Do’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New-patient phone calls are an invaluable brand-building opportunity, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these steps to make every call count.
February 16, 2026
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