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Veterinary dentists face unique challenges
Think of the last endo procedure you performed. You probably had a working length of around 20 mm, right? Now imagine instrumenting and irrigating a canal more than 50 mm long.
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November 25, 2010
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The advantages of dedicated core buildups
Why choose a core composite over a universal composite for buildup procedures? There are many reasons, but one of the most important is cost.
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Unraveling the mysteries of glass ionomers
What exactly are glass ionomers, and which indications are these unique restorative materials most appropriate for? You might be surprised at the answers.
September 20, 2010
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Adhesive classifications: Science or marketing?
Are you using a fifth-, sixth-, or seventh-generation bonding adhesive? Who decides what generation it is, and what constitutes a new generation -- the number of steps involved or something else? Here is one attempt to decipher what often seems to be little more than marketing speak.
September 1, 2010
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Flowable composites: The unsung heroes of bonding
Once thought to be a passing fad, flowable composites have become a versatile workhorse in aesthetic dental procedures.
August 16, 2010
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New trial date set for dentist accused of covering up murder
A dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a 38-year-old woman will not have his day in court until 2026.
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Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk
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Why dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members now
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Podcast: Dr. Martin Mendelson on transforming dentistry through behavioral science
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New trial date set for dentist accused of covering up murder
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a 38-year-old woman will not have his day in court until 2026.
December 9, 2025
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Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk
By Ava Barros
Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.
December 9, 2025
Robot Surgery Vadim
Why dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members now
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Rising labor costs demand frank discussion about performance and culture, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Delays will be costly.
December 9, 2025
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Podcast: Dr. Martin Mendelson on transforming dentistry through behavioral science
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this podcast, Dr. Martin Mendelson shares actionable steps clinicians can take to banish burnout and step into being effective leaders.
December 9, 2025
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Tackling the senior oral healthcare crisis
By Dr. Candace Mitchell, Dr. Richard Gesker, MBA, Dr. Monique Powell-Davis
Millions of seniors lack dental coverage, risking serious health complications. One partnership is transforming oral health access for older adults.
December 9, 2025
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Dentist accused of disfiguring patients ordered to pay $9.5M
By Melissa Busch
A judge ordered a dentist to pay $9.5 million to two dozen former patients who claim they were permanently disfigured after treatment.
December 8, 2025
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Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Elevated levels of a certain hormone in utero may hasten how early and how many teeth erupt in infants before the age of 6 months.
December 8, 2025
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Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?
By Ava Barros
Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.
December 8, 2025
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Redefining what’s possible with universal composites
By Dr. John Zalesky
Dr. John Zalesky and the Catapult Education Evaluators provide their clinical feedback of Ultradent's Transcend Universal Composite.
December 8, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for riding out economic change
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A cooling economy is affecting practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares what your practice should be doing to boost production.
December 8, 2025
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Dental assistant shot at practice ID'd
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at a Georgia practice has been identified.
December 5, 2025
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Tooth loss may be linked to depression
By Ava Barros
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
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