Claudia LaSmith

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Dental Practice

Why cross-training is important for your practice

If COVID-19 has taught us one thing, it is to be prepared, writes dental office manager Claudia LaSmith. In this article, she discusses how cross-training dental team members has benefited her North Carolina practice, as well as the difference it could make for your patients and the bottom line.

November 24, 2020

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Investigator Police Badge Social

More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife

Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.

Discipline Employee

Dentist with long disciplinary history, now 79, agrees to surrender his license

Missing Teeth Pano

Tooth loss may affect thinking

Washington Dc Capitol

The economic and legislative shifts shaping practice sales

Webinar: The 2026 Practice Upgrade Blueprint

Webinar: The 2026 Practice Upgrade Blueprint

More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife

By Melissa Busch

Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.

January 9, 2026

Investigator Police Badge Social

Dentist with long disciplinary history, now 79, agrees to surrender his license

By Clark Kauffman

A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist is repeatedly accused of taking patients’ medications.

January 9, 2026

Discipline Employee

Tooth loss may affect thinking

Tooth loss may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults, possibly harming brain regions involving memory, even if good nutrition is maintained.

January 9, 2026

Missing Teeth Pano

The economic and legislative shifts shaping practice sales

In a turbulent economic market, Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales lays out how some practices are preparing for a high-value sale.

January 9, 2026

Washington Dc Capitol

Tech adoption in dentistry: Partnership wins

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Tech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.

January 9, 2026

Dental Operatory Tech Diignat

Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient

By Melissa Busch

The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.

January 8, 2026

Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock

Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?

Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.

January 8, 2026

Toothpaste Girl Katrin

Is your AI dental receptionist failing? Here’s how to fix the real problem

By Danielle Caplain

Your AI receptionist works perfectly, except it's not delivering results. Danielle Caplain offers strategies on achieving a harmonious balance with AI and staff.

January 8, 2026

Dental Receptionist Africa Studio

Dr. Tom Giacobbi's scheduling hacks for your practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Make your days smoother and your mind calmer with these scheduling hacks from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

January 8, 2026

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Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.

January 7, 2026

Doctor Handcuffs

What oral health stigma is doing to your patients

Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.

January 7, 2026

Dentist Consult Patient Zamrznuti Tonovi

Why the 'Four Chiefs Conversation' should be part of your dental practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Paul Homoly says the Four Chiefs Conversation helps dentists develop trust and retain patients, as well as grow their practice.

January 7, 2026

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