Gwen Essex, RDH, EdD

Aug 3, 2015

Snails may be the key to soothing canker sores

January 6, 2025

Older Man Smiling

How people in these states achieve the best smiles

January 6, 2025

Woman Computer Office Mangostar

Running year-end in Dentrix: Essential tips for a smooth transition

January 6, 2025

Dental Operatory Obscured

The future of dentistry: 5 must-know trends for 2025

January 6, 2025

Snails may be the key to soothing canker sores

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A hydrogel made of the sticky, gel-like substance produced by snails may provide relief and healing from canker sores and other oral wounds, according to an article recently published in The Harvard Gazette.

January 6, 2025

How people in these states achieve the best smiles

This Eastern state ranked as the one with the best dental care, with about 73% of its population visiting a dentist in 2020 and approximately 90% of its public water systems are fluoridated, according to research conducted by Celebrate Dental and Braces.

January 6, 2025

Older Man Smiling

Running year-end in Dentrix: Essential tips for a smooth transition

By Dayna Johnson

As a certified Dentrix trainer, Dayna Johnson is often asked about year-end reports when the new year dawns. Here is her best advice for maximizing your Dentrix software.

January 6, 2025

Woman Computer Office Mangostar

The future of dentistry: 5 must-know trends for 2025

By Josh DeVries

Josh DeVries, the CEO and co-founder of Intiveo, shares his insights about the trends that will impact dental practices in 2025.

January 6, 2025

Dental Operatory Obscured

Do's and don'ts for hiring an office manager

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If you're in the process of hiring an office manager, look for an individual with these qualities, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 6, 2025

Roger Levin 400

Proposed deal reached in alleged cyberattack coverup at practice

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Indiana has agreed to a proposed agreement to settle allegations that it failed to report and tried to conceal a ransomware attack that exposed patient personal data.

January 3, 2025

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Researchers to develop safe-to-swallow mouthwash

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Wyoming are developing a swallow-safe mouthwash using natural antibiofilm compounds, according to a news release dated December 18.

January 3, 2025

Mouthwash Pavelis

Protein-based sweetener that won't rot teeth in the works

By Melissa Busch

Researchers are developing a protein-based sweetener that contains no sugar, is sweeter, and won't cause tooth decay.

January 3, 2025

Sugar Stocksnapper

Few Medicare Advantage dental plans meet quality standards

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental coverage provided by Medicare Advantage, the privatized version of the healthcare insurance, may be subpar, according to a study conducted by Massachusetts-based healthcare system Mass General Brigham.

January 3, 2025

Dental Operatory Obscured

4 dentists, practice indicted

By Melissa Busch

Four dentists and the dental practice in Alaska where they are employed are accused of theft and committing Medicaid fraud over a five-year period and have been indicted.

January 2, 2025

Magnifying Glass Fraud

Dentistry's top 5 legal stories in 2024

By Melissa Busch

DrBicuspid breaks down the top legal issue stories of 2024.

January 2, 2025

Gavel Scale Justice

VR helps dental students in getting the perfect shot

By Karie Neeley Anderson

The New York University College of Dentistry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) to help future dentists fine-tune their skills, including administering anesthetic injections, according to an NYU news story.

January 2, 2025

Anesthetic Needle Vials

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