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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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Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.

Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.

June 16, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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 accused of disfiguring patients ordered to pay $9.5M

A judge ordered a dentist to pay $9.5 million to two dozen former patients who claim they were permanently disfigured after treatment.

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Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?

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Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?

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Redefining what’s possible with universal composites

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Do’s and don’ts for riding out economic change

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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Are dentists really dropping dental insurance? Here's what the data say

Jay Millikan of Fluent joins the podcast to definitively answer whether dental practices are dropping insurance. Is it a myth or a reality?

December 5, 2025

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New dental gel may upend tooth repair

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A patented breakthrough gel could not only halt dental erosion in its tracks but “regrow” enamel.

December 5, 2025

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Oral infections cause eyeball growths on TV personality

By Melissa Busch

Model and TV personality Jenny McCarthy claims that a recurring oral infection led to her teeth falling out and growths to form on her eyeballs.

December 4, 2025

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Podcast: Pediatric dentistry tips every dentist should know

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Treating pediatric patients is challenging but rewarding. Dr. Christine Armenian shares her top tips for treating tots and building trust with parents.

December 4, 2025

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The next wave of dental M&A is coming. Are you prepared?

A wave of dental M&A is coming, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales. Here's how savvy practice owners are preparing.

December 4, 2025

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