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A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.

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A 3-year-old boy presented at the pediatric dentist with gingival retraction and tooth mobility.

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When it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lie

High iron levels may be linked to gum disease

Can heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.

The research team, led by Professor Shi Huang (left). The AI system achieved a 93% accuracy rate in predicting caries that would develop two months later.

AI may detect early childhood caries in individual teeth

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Implants that mimic real teeth? They’re in the works.

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Dental Practices Are Failing in 2025 — Here's How to Make Sure Yours Isn't Next

The economy is unraveling—will your dental practice make it out alive?

July 9, 2025

ADHA charitable arm rebrands

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has renamed its charitable arm from the Institute for Oral Health to the ADHA Foundation, the name it held from 1978-1986.

July 9, 2025

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Intiveo completes security audit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental patient engagement software provider Intiveo has successfully completed its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 type II audit.

July 9, 2025

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CareQuest, Matter unveil 2025 SMILE Health Cohort

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

CareQuest Innovation Partners and healthcare startup incubator Matter have selected eight startups for the SMILE Health program cohort.

July 8, 2025

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DSO USOSM names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has named Doug Drew, MBA, as its CEO.

July 8, 2025

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Gum disease may be an independent risk factor for stroke

A study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice reveals a tie between periodontal disease and increased stroke risk, but controlling dental biofilm may help.

July 8, 2025

Dr. Roger Levin on the customer experience revolution in dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Truly viewing patients as customers enhances their experience and can lead to better practice growth, says Dr. Roger P. Levin in this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode.

July 8, 2025

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Why every dentist needs a reliable glass ionomer in their toolkit

By Dr. Danny Snyder

A reliable glass ionomer is essential for every dentist, writes Dr. Danny Snyder, and SDI Riva Light Cure stands out. Catapult Education evaluates Riva's biomimetic formula in a class V lesion.

July 8, 2025

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ADHA names CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has appointed Jennifer Hill as its new CEO following her service as interim CEO since July 2023.

July 7, 2025

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DSO Innovate 32 adds Texas practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Innovate 32 and Fort Bend Dental in Houston announced their partnership.

July 7, 2025

DSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations

By Melissa Busch

A health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.

July 7, 2025

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1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth

By Melissa Busch

An immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in a 27-year-old woman, which is believed to be the first case of its kind.

July 7, 2025

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