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Legal Issues
Heartbreaking details of plane crash that killed dentist, wife
The cause of the private plane crash in March that led to the death of a North Carolina dentist and his wife has been released.
May 8, 2025
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Oral Cancer
ADA Living Guideline: Clinical exams and biopsy remain gold standard for oral cancer detection
First ADA Living Guideline backs clinical exams and biopsy for early oral cancer detection, advises against routine use of adjuncts.
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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
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Oral-Systemic Link
Type 1 diabetes and oral health: Considerations for dental practitioners
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Wellness
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares advice on how to battle burnout in the dental practice
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ADA Living Guideline: Clinical exams and biopsy remain gold standard for oral cancer detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First ADA Living Guideline backs clinical exams and biopsy for early oral cancer detection, advises against routine use of adjuncts.
October 8, 2026
A woman dentist examines a female patient's teeth and mouth.
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey couple who operated a nonprofit claiming to help at-risk populations was convicted of defrauding the U.S. government.
October 8, 2026
Empty wood jury chairs are shown.
This may push your hygienist to quit
By Melissa Busch
Eight in 10 dental hygienists have these experiences at work that destroy morale and make them want to leave their jobs.
October 8, 2026
A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.
Type 1 diabetes and oral health: Considerations for dental practitioners
By Dr. Samira Shafaee
Dr. Samira Shafaee explains the specific oral health risks and emergency protocols dentists must understand with type 1 diabetes.
October 8, 2026
A young woman holds a diabetes lancet to a finger. She is going to perform a blood glucose test.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares advice on how to battle burnout in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Burnout will impact everyone at some point in their dental career. Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares how you can overcome it.
October 8, 2026
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Suit claims numbing agent at wrong site led to woman’s death
By Melissa Busch
A routine dental procedure turned fatal when a numbing agent was allegedly injected incorrectly.
October 7, 2026
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Mo. hygienists sue over dental assistant scaling rule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A lawsuit has been filed to block a proposed rule allowing expanded function dental assistants to perform supragingival scaling.
October 7, 2026
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Porcelain isn't always the answer. Here's when injectable composite is.
By Dr. Jennifer You
Dr. Jennifer You makes the case for injectable composite veneers as a first step for the right patient.
October 7, 2026
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The top 3 PMS features to optimize your dental practice before 2026 ends
By Kevin Henry
Dayna Johnson shares her top three practice management software features for optimizing scheduling, automating tasks, and tracking practice goals.
October 7, 2026
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Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement
By Melissa Busch
A major dental plan was allegedly caught billing fake counseling calls to boost profits.
October 6, 2026
Dental tools lie on top of several $100 bills.
What dental professionals really think about patients with obesity
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals an unspoken, uncomfortable truth about dental professionals' beliefs about obesity.
October 6, 2026
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Creating a business plan
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A rewarding, successful career hinges on a well-thought-out business plan. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the blueprint for a reasoned plan.
October 6, 2026
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