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Sleep Apnea
What dental therapies are cropping up for sleep disorders?
Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.
January 23, 2026
A woman covers her ears while her partner snores.
Orthodontics
What affects the environment more: aligners or braces?
A recent review compared the ecological footprint of clear aligners versus traditional orthodontics.
January 21, 2026
Close-up of a woman's teeth as she is fitted with a clear aligner.
Endodontics
This may be better for disinfecting root canals
This nanoparticle exerted strong antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, suggesting its use an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for root canal disinfection.
January 20, 2026
Exposed molar tooth during a root canal procedure.
AI
AI smiles may affect perception but not treatment motivation
An AI tool to simulate orthodontic treatment improved people’s perception of their teeth, but without clinical input, few patients pursued orthodontic treatment.
January 19, 2026
Close-up of a woman's smile.
Dental Hygiene
These drugs may give you bad breath
Certain medications can act as an underlying cause for halitosis, a study published in the International Dental Journal reports.
January 19, 2026
A woman holds a hand in front of her mouth in a self-conscious gesture.
Oral Cancer
Enriched artificial saliva may protect teeth in cancer patients
An artificial saliva mouthwash may safeguard teeth in patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacteria and aiding disease control.
January 16, 2026
Close-up of a man pouring mouthwash into a lid.
Dental Education
The looming threat facing academic dentistry
An imminent faculty shortage in dental schools threatens to jeopardize student success and strain universities.
January 15, 2026
A dental professional works on a patient's teeth while an instructor supervises.
Pediatrics
Happy Teeth may help teach kids about oral health
The Happy Teeth digital app may outperform traditional methods in improving kids’ knowledge of oral health and healthy eating.
January 14, 2026
A young girl smiles as she looks at a smartphone. She is holding a toothbrush in her right hand.
Vulnerable Populations
Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist
The findings reinforce how socioeconomic status affects oral health inequalities and highlight the need for removing barriers to care.
January 13, 2026
Close-up of damaged and discolored teeth with visible gaps and decay.
Pediatrics
This is when kids need to start brushing their teeth
Initiating toothbrushing at this age may be linked to reduced early childhood caries, reports a review published in BMC Oral Health.
January 12, 2026
A young girl brushes her teeth while holding a cup in her left hand.
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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
eAssist Dental reportedly struck by ransomware attack
By Melissa Busch
A major dental billing platform was allegedly hit by a sophisticated ransomware gang.
September 9, 2026
Cybersecurity concept with blue padlock icons that are locked and one red unlocked padlock, indicating a breach in security, above a laptop keyboard.
Dentist accused of having inappropriate conduct with minor
By Melissa Busch
A Utah dentist is accused of shocking crimes involving a minor.
September 9, 2026
A judge's gavel, handcuffs, and an arrest warrant document are pictured on a wood table.
Could chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.
September 9, 2026
Close-up of a man with a slight beard holding a piece of chewing gum to his mouth.
These 10 viral TikTok trends are permanently damaging teeth, dentist warns
By Andrey Ilyabayev
Think you've seen it all? These TikTok's dental "hacks" have racked up millions of views and could send patients to your chair.
September 9, 2026
An older man wearing glasses looks at his smartphone with a concerned expression on his face.
Is reducing operatory noise the next big lever for patient care, staff retention?
By Kevin Henry
In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, learn about a new solution that promises to end noise while boosting efficiency.
September 9, 2026
Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Dentist disciplined for lax infection control practices
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was disciplined for numerous infection control practices, including using unsterilized instruments.
September 8, 2026
A business professional grips a pen next to a clipboard containing documents. Across from him is a man with his hands clasped together. The image signifies formal disciplinary action.
Do you know about this dental paradox?
By Melissa Busch
People who need dentists the most are avoiding them entirely.
September 8, 2026
A woman dentist sits in a modern dental operatory. She holds her hand to her chin deep in thought.
Do’s and don’ts for providing exceptional customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful practices have systems that help them exceed patient expectations. Learn how to deliver a hospitality-driven experience.
September 8, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.
September 4, 2026
A dentist wearing a mask uses tools to inspect a pregnant women's teeth.
How a dental hygienist fell in love with the practice's numbers
By Lauren Stanford, RDH
A hygienist explains why she fell for the numbers and how reading collections reports reveals where money is leaking from dental practices.
September 4, 2026
Headshot of Lauren Stanford, RDH.
Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness
By Mehmet Dogan
Mehmet Dogan of Planet DDS explains a step-by-process on how marketing teams can turn demand into booked chairs.
September 4, 2026
Dental office scene with a patient in a chair receiving treatment while dental professionals in blue scrubs assist with digital imaging equipment.
Improving patient recovery following SRP
By Maryam Shamuel, RDH, Dr. Ben Alvarez
How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.
September 4, 2026
Four intraoral dental photographs showing tooth structures and gum tissue from different angles and positions.
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