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Vulnerable Populations
Tooth loss may affect thinking
Tooth loss may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults, possibly harming brain regions involving memory, even if good nutrition is maintained.
January 9, 2026
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Pediatrics
Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?
Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.
January 8, 2026
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Vulnerable Populations
What oral health stigma is doing to your patients
Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.
January 7, 2026
A dentist listens to a patient sitting in a dental chair.
Fluoride
Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption
Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.
January 6, 2026
Close-up of a hygienist applying fluoride to a child's teeth.
TMJ/TMD
What you need to know about adolescents with TMD symptoms
Preteens and teens with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be more likely to experience psychological distress and chronic headaches, a new JADA study reports.
January 5, 2026
A young man holds his jaw in pain.
Periodontics
Preventing gum disease by disrupting germ 'chatter'
Oral bacteria communicate, and researchers are disrupting how they “talk” to prevent gum disease.
January 2, 2026
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Dental Practice
What were DrBicuspid’s top 10 stories of 2025?
From groundbreaking research to controversial dentist behavior, 2025 was full of news that captured the attention of DrBicuspid's readers.
December 30, 2025
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Clinical
Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
DrBicuspid’s 2025 recap continues with the top five digital dentistry articles that captivated readers.
December 29, 2025
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Periodontics
This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease
Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.
December 27, 2025
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Dental Practice
Top 5 practice management stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, these practice management articles captured DrBicuspid’s readers the most.
December 25, 2025
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Top Stories
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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.
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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
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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
Judge rules in dental patient death case
By Melissa Busch
A judge ruled in a death complaint filed against a dentist.
September 3, 2026
Close-up of a male judge wearing a black robe holding a gavel in his right hand.
Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk
By Ava Barros
Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.
September 3, 2026
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Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice
By Dr. Alan Stern
Money isn't the whole story, writes Dr. Alan Stern. Practices need to rethink what a dental assistant career can offer and whom they hire.
September 3, 2026
A woman dentist and a woman dental assistant both have instruments placed in a child's mouth. They are working on a restorative treatment.
Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
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Board charges Iowa dentist with negligence
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist faces disciplinary action involving charges of negligence.
September 2, 2026
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CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition
By Melissa Busch
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.
September 2, 2026
Close-up of gold oil dripping from a dropper tip into an amber glass bottle.
The 10 features orthodontists rarely talk about
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Trevor Nichols breaks down how airway health, team training, and general dentistry shape his orthodontic practice.
September 2, 2026
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Dentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices update
By Marshall Strisik
A new U.S. rule requires dentists to update their notice of privacy practices. Marshall Strisik offers a fast fix to ensure compliance.
September 1, 2026
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Root canal vs. implant: Which comes out on top?
By Melissa Busch
A new study compares root canal therapy versus implants.
September 1, 2026
A dentist illustrates a dental implant to a woman patient.
Could someone hack your dental practice from the parking lot?
By Tasha Dickinson
Waiting room Wi-Fi could be a path into your practice's network. Here's how to close the gap before hackers find it from the parking lot.
September 1, 2026
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Man accused of breaking into dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A man was arrested after a break-in at a New York dental practice that left equipment in ruins.
August 31, 2026
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Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
By Melissa Busch
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
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