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Industry Updates
Dominion individual offerings to expand in Texas
The dental insurer is expanding its individual dental plans in Texas, effective January 1, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Dental Insurance
Oral-Systemic Link
Tooth loss may be linked to depression
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
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TMJ/TMD
Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD
“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2025
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Cardiovascular
Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
Root Canal Malyutinaanna
Pediatrics
Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.
November 25, 2025
Child Hypomineralization Antonio Gravante
Pediatrics
More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.
November 21, 2025
Dental Exam Girl
Periodontics
Oral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive decline
Oral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.
November 19, 2025
Woman Dementia Alzheimer
Intraoral Scanners
What to know about the accuracy of intraoral scanners
When scanning removable complete dentures, one intraoral scanner may be more accurate than others, according to a recently published study.
November 19, 2025
Scanner Intraoral Dental
Nutrition
These fruits, veggies may affect gum health
A diet rich in certain micronutrients may improve gum health by reducing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss.
November 18, 2025
Fruits Vegetables
Implants
Vitamin D may play a role in implant failure
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to early implant failure, while supplementation appears to boost osseointegration, according to a review.
November 14, 2025
Dental Implant Placement
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Top Stories
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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
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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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Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence
By Dr. Richard Nagelberg
Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.
February 10, 2026
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How your practice is likely leaving money on the table
By Ashley Bond
Your practice may be producing well, but are hidden billing gaps quietly draining revenue and stressing your team?
February 10, 2026
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Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction
By Melissa Busch
Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.
February 9, 2026
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Whiter teeth may start with toothbrush vibrations
By Ava Barros
A powder made of strontium, calcium, and barium titanate may offer a novel approach to whitening teeth without damaging tooth enamel.
February 9, 2026
Smile Design Lime Sky
Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2
By Michael Ventriello
Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.
February 9, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for creating healthy practice finances
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful practices stay attuned to these two indicators continuously, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 9, 2026
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Patients in this state may have the worst dental health
By Ava Barros
Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.
February 6, 2026
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Why dental technology must put security first
By Tasha Dickinson
Dental technology is evolving fast. Without secure-by-design principles, innovation may jeopardize dental practices and patient data, writes Tasha Dickinson.
February 6, 2026
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The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments
By Kevin Henry
Using compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy is growing. Dentists should think twice before switching from FDA-approved treatments, says Dr. Tim Donley.
February 6, 2026
Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio
Mastering compliance in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Transform your dental practice's compliance game with expert insider strategies from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
February 6, 2026
Just A Minute Doc 400
What do dental patients really think of AI?
By Ava Barros
Patients tend to have a favorable view of AI in dentistry, but they have some concerns.
February 5, 2026
Ai Tech Dentistry Salmanmughal
How dental hygienists are holding up
By Melissa Busch
Dental hygienists reported how they are feeling professionally, and the study results may surprise you.
February 5, 2026
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