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Pediatrics
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
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Vulnerable Populations
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
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Fluoride
Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption
Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.
January 6, 2026
Child Fluoride Application
TMJ/TMD
What you need to know about adolescents with TMD symptoms
Preteens and teens with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be more likely to experience psychological distress and chronic headaches, a new JADA study reports.
January 5, 2026
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Periodontics
Preventing gum disease by disrupting germ 'chatter'
Oral bacteria communicate, and researchers are disrupting how they “talk” to prevent gum disease.
January 2, 2026
Oral Bacteria
Dental Practice
What were DrBicuspid’s top 10 stories of 2025?
From groundbreaking research to controversial dentist behavior, 2025 was full of news that captured the attention of DrBicuspid's readers.
December 30, 2025
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Clinical
Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
DrBicuspid’s 2025 recap continues with the top five digital dentistry articles that captivated readers.
December 29, 2025
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Periodontics
This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease
Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.
December 27, 2025
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Dental Practice
Top 5 practice management stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, these practice management articles captured DrBicuspid’s readers the most.
December 25, 2025
Top 5 Hobbitfoot
Intraoral Scanners
This 3D technology may transform pediatric dentistry
Fluorescent 3D scans proved just as reliable as the human eye in spotting cavities, a recently published study reports.
December 22, 2025
Pediatric Xray Dentist
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.
Toothpaste Girl Katrin
Pediatrics
Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?
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AI
Is your AI dental receptionist failing? Here’s how to fix the real problem
Just A Minute Doc 400
Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi's scheduling hacks for your practice
Webinar: The 2026 Practice Upgrade Blueprint
Sponsor Content
Webinar: The 2026 Practice Upgrade Blueprint
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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?
By Ava Barros
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
Just A Minute Doc 400
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
By Ava Barros
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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Long recovery expected for dental assistant shot at work
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times by her partner at work suffered severe injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.
January 6, 2026
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Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption
By Ava Barros
Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.
January 6, 2026
Child Fluoride Application
The top cyberthreats targeting dental practices
By Tasha Dickinson
Five cyberthreats will target dental practices in 2026. Information technology expert Tasha Dickinson outlines how to protect yourself.
January 6, 2026
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Dentist, wife found dead, 2 kids left unharmed
By Melissa Busch
After a dentist didn't show up for work, a wellness check revealed the clinician and his wife were fatally shot while their kids were unharmed.
January 5, 2026
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2nd dentist involved in patient death faces multiple disciplinary charges
By Clark Kauffman
An Iowa dentist accused of participating in a surgical procedure that ended with the patient’s death is now facing multiple disciplinary charges.
January 5, 2026
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