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TMJ/TMD
This noninvasive treatment may improve TMJ
While not a cure-all, using deep heat to relax the jaw muscles and joints showed promise in improving TMJ pain and boosting quality of life.
December 17, 2025
Diathermy Therapy Antonio Diaz
Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer
A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.
December 16, 2025
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
Orofacial Pain
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.
December 15, 2025
Sensitive Teeth Woman
Cardiovascular
Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
Heart Toothbrush Admin Design
Nutrition
Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk
A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.
December 11, 2025
Pregnant Woman
Public Health
What's the burden of gum disease where you live?
Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.
December 11, 2025
Teeth Periodontal Disease
Oral-Systemic Link
Do you know the hypersensitivity risks of antiseptic rinses?
More patients are experiencing hypersensitivity effects like chronic hives to topical antiseptics, especially with chlorhexidine.
December 10, 2025
Dermatitis Mouth ольга шефер
Vulnerable Populations
Tooth loss may be linked to sarcopenia
Edentulism may share a link with age-related muscle mass loss, reports new research. And routine health screenings may ID high-risk individuals.
December 10, 2025
Woman Dentures Nenad
Obesity
Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk
Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.
December 9, 2025
Robot Surgery Vadim
Vulnerable Populations
Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?
Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.
December 8, 2025
Dental Patient Receipt Oscar
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Police Aldeca Productions
Legal Issues
Celebrity dentist killed by police
Author and podcaster Dr. Steven Lin was shot dead by police after attacking two women at an apartment complex.
Discipline Employee
Legal Issues
Dentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his license
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Podcasts
Transforming dental office managers into COOs
Dentist Counsel Patient
Smile Design
Clinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close cases
Dentist Installing Aligner Karrastock
Orthodontics
What is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
By Melissa Busch
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
February 12, 2026
Woman Handcuffs
Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed
By Kevin Henry
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
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?
By Ava Barros
Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.
February 12, 2026
Ceramic Dental Bridge Sebra
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
Portable X Ray Oleksandra
Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model
By Ava Barros
A new detection model used on panoramic x-rays may offer improved accuracy and precision in identifying early-stage caries.
February 12, 2026
Panoramic Xray
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
25 Yo Man Mandibuar Lesion 400
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
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
By Ava Barros
A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
February 11, 2026
Bacteria Teeth Black Lion
Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?
By Kevin Henry
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
Bite Analysis Vladim Ka
Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.
February 11, 2026
Tooth Dna Chocolate
Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs
By Melissa Busch
A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.
February 10, 2026
Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios
Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?
By Melissa Busch
Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.
February 10, 2026
Medicare Enrollment Form Zimmytws
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