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Vulnerable Populations
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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Industry Updates
Dominion individual offerings to expand in Texas
The dental insurer is expanding its individual dental plans in Texas, effective January 1, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Dental Insurance
Oral-Systemic Link
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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TMJ/TMD
Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD
“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2025
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Cardiovascular
Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
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Pediatrics
Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
Early changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.
November 25, 2025
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Pediatrics
More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.
November 21, 2025
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Periodontics
Oral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive decline
Oral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.
November 19, 2025
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Intraoral Scanners
What to know about the accuracy of intraoral scanners
When scanning removable complete dentures, one intraoral scanner may be more accurate than others, according to a recently published study.
November 19, 2025
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Nutrition
These fruits, veggies may affect gum health
A diet rich in certain micronutrients may improve gum health by reducing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss.
November 18, 2025
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Legal Issues
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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Pediatrics
Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?
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Vulnerable Populations
Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?
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Restorations
Redefining what’s possible with universal composites
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Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for riding out economic change
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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.
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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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Are dentists really dropping dental insurance? Here's what the data say
By Kevin Henry
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?
By Ryan Mingus
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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