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Smile Design
This whitening method may preserve enamel
A nonperoxide toothpaste appeared to whiten teeth as effectively as peroxide-fluoride formulations without weakening enamel.
February 24, 2026
Before and after teeth whitening comparison showing discolored teeth on left and bright white teeth on right.
Smile Design
Are bulk-fill resins effective for dental restorations?
How do bulk-fill composite resins fare versus incremental layering? A Journal of Dentistry review breaks it down.
February 24, 2026
Close-up of a gloved hand using a dental tool to measure out dental composite.
Fluoride
Is fluoride varnish worth it?
Discover key insights from recent research on caries reduction and the cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnishes.
February 17, 2026
Green tray filled with a peach-colored gel.
Vulnerable Populations
Guess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?
A recent study identifies three key factors pointing to why U.S. adults put off dental visits.
February 16, 2026
A blue and white dental operatory exam chair.
Scope of Practice
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.
Imaging & CAD/CAM
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.
Imaging & CAD/CAM
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.
Fluoride
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.
Whitening
Whiter teeth may start with toothbrush vibrations
A powder made of strontium, calcium, and barium titanate may offer a novel approach to whitening teeth without damaging tooth enamel.
February 9, 2026
Dental teeth whitening comparison showing discolored and bright white teeth side by side.
Public Health
Patients in this state may have the worst dental health
Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.
February 6, 2026
Political map of the United States showing state boundaries and major cities.
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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.
Headshot of Dr. Peter Auster, founder and owner of Cosmetic Dental Associates.
Smile Design
Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Periodontics
Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
Empty wood jury chairs are shown.
Legal Issues
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.
Dental Hygiene
This may push your hygienist to quit
More in Home
Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition
By Melissa Busch
There may be a hidden dental crisis affecting young athletes that no one is talking about.
September 17, 2026
A man in a blue T-shirt holds his jaw in pain.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on how to build a dental team that stays together
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
What does it take to keep your dental team together and on the same page? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares some thoughts in his latest video.
September 17, 2026
Promotional image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health
By Ava Barros
New research links a composite marker of insulin resistance and abdominal obesity to higher periodontitis risk in patients.
September 17, 2026
Dental exam tools rest on blue tissue paper next to a plastic model of teeth.
Dr. Jason Auerbach’s 3 big lessons that changed his oral surgery practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Jason Auerbach shares the biggest lessons that shaped his oral surgery practice.
September 17, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Jason Auerbach, founder and CEO of Riverside Oral Surgery.
The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing beige scrubs looks at a computer screen while a patient looks on at the screen too.
What dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy case
By Melissa Busch
Dentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.
September 16, 2026
A wood gavel is pictured next to legal file folders and a brass scale of justice.
Hygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.
By Denise Ciardello
Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.
September 16, 2026
Headshot of Denise Ciardello, co-founder of Global Team Solutions.
The most common smile design questions you can anticipate patients asking
By Kevin Henry
Master the most common smile design questions patients ask, and prepare confident answers that build trust and close treatment plans.
September 16, 2026
A dentist wearing blue scrubs listens as a woman sitting in a dental chair speaks.
Opinion: AI isn’t an insult to dentists’ clinical skills. It’s complementary.
By Dr. Rania Saleh, MSD
Dr. Rania Saleh explains why AI isn't a threat; rather it's a partner that helps clinicians and educates patients better.
September 16, 2026
Close-up of a woman typing on a laptop computer.
Could a headset make new dentists and assistants better prepared for their first real patient?
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Manish Chhabra explains how VR training helps teams practice procedures risk-free and why it's not replacing hands-on courses.
September 16, 2026
Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast featuring a cartoon masked dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Decades-old dental x-rays litter Lake Erie
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Decades-old dental radiographs mysteriously started washing up on the shores of Lake Erie in New York this summer.
September 15, 2026
Assorted smooth pebbles and stones on a beach in various shades of brown, tan, blue, and gray.
Dentists, doctors file U.S. suit over gender transition services
By Melissa Busch
Healthcare professionals are fighting back against state-mandated transition care in Colorado.
September 15, 2026
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