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Soda tax may be linked to drop in dental-related hospital stays

More than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay for kids may have been prevented due to the implementation of a soft drink tax in the U.K., according to a study recently published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, and Health.

November 30, 2023

Soda Can Sugar Hand

U.S. lawmaker asks companies to answer for poor oral care access

A U.S. lawmaker has asked companies that administer dental benefits in Illinois about solutions for breaking down barriers to oral healthcare for Medicaid enrollees.

November 29, 2023

Vigorous exercise makes you sick, and your saliva proves it

Saliva tests reveal that intense exercise leads to bacterial changes in the mouth. Additionally, there was a drop in signaling molecules that help fight viral infections, according to a study published in Military Medical Research.

November 27, 2023

Exercise Walking Pexels

Patient Communication

Does guilt convince dental patients to improve their oral health?

Dentists may want to stop trying to guilt patients into flossing and brushing more often. Using guilt to communicate health concerns likely won’t lead to behavioral changes, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology.

November 21, 2023

Dentist Advise Patient

It may hurt. Pain sensitivity possibly linked to political views.

Spike Lee, PhD, of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, had just received a numbing agent, like he always does before a dental cleaning, when he wondered whether a lack of sensitivity to pain affects one's moral and political views.

November 20, 2023

Industry Updates

Smile Generation raises $650K for special needs program

Smile Generation has raised more than $650,000 to support dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services Foundation's special needs dentistry program.

November 14, 2023

Highs and lows of opioid prescribing for dental patients

U.S. dentists and oral surgeons still prescribed opioids to millions of patients, according to a recently published study in PLOS One.

November 13, 2023

Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care

Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.

November 9, 2023

Child Fluoride Application

65% of consumers open to AI's use in dental practices

A new consumer survey from Weave reported that 65% of consumers are open to providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in their practices.

November 8, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Ai Binary Code

This killer combination takes a bite out of caries

The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

November 7, 2023

Fluoride Application Closeup

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A woman working at a desk rubs her eyes. Behind her is a blurred office.

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.

Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!

Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program

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Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam

A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.

This may push your hygienist to quit

U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement

By Melissa Busch

An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.

February 13, 2026

Handcuffs rest on a U.S. dollar bill, symbolizing legal or financial consequences.

How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry

By Melissa Busch

With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.

February 13, 2026

Orange prescription medication bottle labeled 'buprenorphine' with white pills scattered on a dark background.

ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more

Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.

February 13, 2026

A dental hygienist performs a cleaning on a patient's teeth.

Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again

By Melissa Busch

An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.

February 12, 2026

A woman's hands are restrained behind her back in metal handcuffs.

Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed

An expert reviews the do's and don'ts of romantic relationships in dental offices, from patient interactions to team dynamics and professional conduct.

February 12, 2026

Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?

Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.

February 12, 2026

A ceramic dental bridge in a clay model with dental utensils in the background.

How dental assistants can take better x-rays every time

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Train your dental assistants to take high-quality dental x-rays consistently using these proven techniques from Janet Simpson, RDA.

February 12, 2026

Close-up of a white portable dental x-ray device.

Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model

A new detection model used on panoramic x-rays may offer improved accuracy and precision in identifying early-stage caries.

February 12, 2026

Dental panoramic x-ray revealing a full set of teeth and the jawbone structure.

Case study: 25-year-old man with mandibular lesion

By Dr. Juan F. Yepes

A 25-year-old asymptomatic man was referred to the oral surgeon by his dentist because of a "lesion" on the left side of his posterior mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.

February 12, 2026

Dental x-ray revealing detailed tooth and jaw bone anatomy.

Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.

February 11, 2026

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This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay

A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.

February 11, 2026

Microscopic green and beige bacteria are clustered around teeth indicating tooth decay.

Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?

In this interview with Dr. Robert Kerstein, explore the limitations of traditional bite analysis and learn how computerized methods can enhance dental practice efficiency and patient comfort.

February 11, 2026

A dentist checks a patient's bite.

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