Kathy Kincade

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Study offers tips for managing ONJ in cancer patients

The increasing use of bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis and the role these drugs can play in the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in cancer patients are a growing concern. Dentists need to be aware of ONJ risks and complications, and work to actively detect, prevent, and treat this condition, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.

September 30, 2013

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Legal Scales

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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Tackling the senior oral healthcare crisis

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

Bariatric surgery may raise oral disease risk

Bariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.

December 9, 2025

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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?

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

Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.

December 5, 2025

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