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Dental Education
Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
September 11, 2025
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Office Management
Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.
Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.
June 16, 2025
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Legal Issues
Possibly pickled dentist sued for groping, botching smile
A man is suing, claiming that a New York City dentist was “under the influence of some mind-altering substance” when she inappropriately touched him and left him with a crooked smile.
May 9, 2025
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Legal Issues
Swallowed dental scaler tip leads to lawsuit
A dental patient is suing a dentist and a practice, claiming she swallowed a dislodged ultrasonic scaler that led to permanent injuries.
May 5, 2025
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Secret dental practice bathroom camera leads to lawsuit, suicide
Three women are suing the estate and former dental practice of a clinician who took his life after police began investigating him.
May 2, 2025
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Legal Issues
More details uncovered in dental director’s death
Additional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.
April 25, 2025
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Legal Issues
Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
April 14, 2025
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Anesthesia
New details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patient
The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.
April 4, 2025
Candle In Memory
Periodontics
Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee
A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.
March 28, 2025
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Legal Issues
Woman arrested for running illegal dental practice
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal dental business from a home without a license, and this may not have been her only location.
March 18, 2025
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Dentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops plea
Dr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.
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Patient Communication
Patients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about it
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Dental Hygiene
The dental hygienist's guide to thriving in a challenging field
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Dentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops plea
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.
October 31, 2025
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Patients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about it
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Dental shame keeps patients away, but training in “shame competence” may help build trust and improve oral health outcomes.
October 31, 2025
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The dental hygienist's guide to thriving in a challenging field
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Three dental hygienists share their thoughts on the profession as National Dental Hygiene Month comes to a close.
October 31, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
3D-printed dentures: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's advice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering offering 3D-printed dentures in your practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice for you.
October 31, 2025
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Cause of teen's death after dental visit revealed
By Melissa Busch
The cause of death of a teen who died shortly after a dental extraction has been determined.
October 30, 2025
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Sealants may help this caries type but not others
By Ava Barros
Sealants on primary molars appeared to reduce and delay certain cavities but not all.
October 30, 2025
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Discussing innovations in imaging and dental implants with Dr. Theresa Wang
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Theresa Wang shares how innovative solutions are ensuring successful outcomes in challenging treatment cases and better patient experiences.
October 30, 2025
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30-minute 3D-printed restorations are in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have fine-tuned a technology that creates 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations in a single day.
October 30, 2025
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What to know about LinkIt and a digital workflow within Dentrix
By Kevin Henry
Learn how cutting-edge technology, especially imaging, is evolving and how hardware and software providers are collaborating to create seamless workflows.
October 30, 2025
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Often benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy woman
By Melissa Busch
A healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.
October 29, 2025
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Podcast: What impact will the merger of dental examining boards have on dentistry?
By Kevin Henry
Alexander Vandiver, CEO of the American Board of Dental Examiners, discusses licensure changes, exam portability in exams, and what's next for dentistry.
October 29, 2025
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Clinical tip: The importance of lab work for specific dental cases
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Chris Campbell emphasizes the importance of lab work in some dental cases, particularly when treating adolescents or children with trauma.
October 29, 2025
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