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Vulnerable Populations
Racial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visits
Racial discrimination and low socioeconomic status were linked to poorer oral health, which, combined, can have pronounced effects on kids.
April 1, 2026
Girl Mouth Mirror
Prosthodontics
This may be costing you patients
Poorly fitting prosthetics are costing practices patients and productivity, and dentists are using tech to close the gap, Dandy reports.
March 31, 2026
Dental Crowns
Fluoride
SDF may top fluoride varnish for arresting caries
Silver diamine fluoride may outperform fluoride varnish at halting caries in children's first permanent molars and erupted teeth, research reports.
March 30, 2026
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Fluoride
SDF may remineralize teeth
A JADA review finds SDF may promote remineralization and slow caries progression, but more research on optimal concentrations is needed
March 27, 2026
Dental Caries
Infection Control
What you need to know about antibiotics and teeth
Exposure to antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during critical ages may disrupt enamel formation and mineralization.
March 26, 2026
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Infection Control
Maybe use this oxidizing agent to flush dental chair units
This agent may effectively eliminate microbes and biofilm in dental unit waterlines, reports a PLoS One study.
March 26, 2026
Dental Unit Water Syringe
TMJ/TMD
This is cortisol's possible role in TMDs
New research suggests high cortisol may be a biomarker for temporomandibular disorders, while certain computer-guided occlusal adjustments may reduce cortisol.
March 25, 2026
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Gut
Ulcers, reflux may be linked to some dental problems
GI conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers may raise patients' risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay, a new meta-analysis asserts.
March 24, 2026
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Vulnerable Populations
Dental care may be deferred more often due to medical debt
About 1 in 7 U.S. adults delay care because of medical debt, and dental care is often what they are postponing.
March 23, 2026
Man Stressed Bills
AI
Need to detect impacted teeth? AI may help.
AI shows promise for detecting and classifying impacted teeth (excluding third molars), but its reliability and transparency need more research.
March 19, 2026
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Dental assistant gets light sentence for fraud
A dental assistant's Medicaid fraud scheme resulted in a surprisingly lenient sentence.
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Vulnerable Populations
Racial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visits
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Loose veneers: What dentists and patients should know
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Dental assistant gets light sentence for fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant's Medicaid fraud scheme resulted in a surprisingly lenient sentence.
April 1, 2026
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Racial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visits
By Ava Barros
Racial discrimination and low socioeconomic status were linked to poorer oral health, which, combined, can have pronounced effects on kids.
April 1, 2026
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Loose veneers: What dentists and patients should know
By Dr. Catrise Austin
Dr. Catrise Austin explains the causes of veneer failure, prevention tips, and how dentists should handle these situations professionally.
April 1, 2026
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Efficiency meets aesthetics: Advancements in bulk flowable composite technology
By Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey
Learn how next-generation bulk flowable composites, like Visalys Bulk Flow, deliver a deeper cure, universal shading, and better outcomes.
April 1, 2026
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Could this detect dental structural problems before they become emergencies?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover InnerView, a revolutionary percussion diagnostic tool that detects dental structural problems before they become emergencies.
April 1, 2026
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Patient charged with threatening to kill 2 dental employees
By Melissa Busch
A patient faces felony charges after allegedly threatening dental employees.
March 31, 2026
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This may be costing you patients
By Ava Barros
Poorly fitting prosthetics are costing practices patients and productivity, and dentists are using tech to close the gap, Dandy reports.
March 31, 2026
Dental Crowns
Niche dental conferences are reshaping dentistry
By Melissa K. Turner
Large dental conferences aren't dying, says Melissa K. Turner, RDH. These events prioritize genuine connection over attendance numbers.
March 31, 2026
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A tip of the cap to dental assistants as March ends
By Kevin Henry
A former dental assistant shares why she is passionate about the skills and care these valuable team members bring to dental practices.
March 31, 2026
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Are phone skills still important in the age of AI?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AI can't replicate the emotional intelligence of a person who converts first-time callers into steadfast patients, says coach Danny Bobrow.
March 31, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Dentist found guilty of murdering her boyfriend
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's life unravels in a shocking murder conviction after a reported jealous rage.
March 30, 2026
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Dentist’s defamation lawsuit tossed
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's defamation suit over a racist Juneteenth party was dismissed, and the clinician now faces costly legal consequences.
March 30, 2026
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