Top Story

Gavel Scale Justice Social
Legal Issues
2 dental practices sued for exploiting patients
Two dental practices are facing a major lawsuit for allegedly systematically exploiting vulnerable patients.
Featured
Mouthguard
Sports Dentistry
This may be why your patients' teeth are at risk
Brian Hanks 400
Practice Sales
The 10-minute 'lemon test' every dental buyer needs
Latest News
Levin Practice Success 400
Do’s and don’ts for evaluating opportunities for growth
August 3, 2026
Free webinar for dental leaders
Sponsored
Free webinar for dental leaders
July 29, 2026
Legal Scale Documents Mind And I
Valuation adjustments and the critical role of analysis in dental practice valuation
July 31, 2026
Just A Minute Doc 400
What's in your waterlines? Dr. David Reznik makes the case for testing
July 31, 2026
Cases of the Week
Check out our Cases of the Week!
34-year-old man with asymptomatic mandibular lesion
A 34-year-old man was referred to the oral surgeon for an asymptomatic, mixed-density periapical lesion at tooth #29.
9-year-old girl with a large mandibular lesion
8-year-old boy with an unusual finding at the anterior maxilla
View All Cases
Mouthguard
Sports Dentistry
This may be why your patients' teeth are at risk
Orofacial Pain
Spinal pain may be a sign of this dental problem in adulthood
Orofacial Pain
PBMT may speed up dental anesthesia recovery in kids
TMJ/TMD
Taking birth control pills may be a real pain for your mouth
Smile Design
He built a practice around hospitality 1st, and the cosmetic dentistry followed
Hospital Staff Back Pain
Dental Hygiene
Physical activity may ease pain, extend hygienists' careers
Infection Control
What's in your waterlines? Dr. David Reznik makes the case for testing
Fluoride
SDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progression
Scope of Practice
Del. bill expands dental hygienists' scope of practice
Hygiene Tools
Opalescence launches new toothpastes
Attendees at the 2025 DS World event.
Conferences
Dentsply Sirona reveals main stage lineup at DS World Las Vegas 2026
Regulatory Updates
Velmeni for Dentists 3D gets FDA nod
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Carestream Dental, ADA Forsyth Institute announce strategic initiative
Sleep Apnea
The dental patient grinding their teeth at night is probably trying to breathe
AI
Opinion: Dental AI must solve practice problems, not create new ones
Podcasts
Latest Episode
He built a practice around hospitality 1st, and the cosmetic dentistry followed
More episodes »
Free webinar for dental leaders
Read More
Free webinar for dental leaders
More from DrBicuspid.com
Dentsply Sirona reveals main stage lineup at DS World Las Vegas 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Sirona unveiled the program and speakers for its September 24-26 DS World Las Vegas 2026 event.
August 3, 2026
Attendees at the 2025 DS World event.
Physical activity may ease pain, extend hygienists' careers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research points to exercise as a tool for reducing pain and supporting career longevity among dental hygienists.
August 3, 2026
Hospital Staff Back Pain
Spear Education appoints new board member
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The former CEO of Glidewell has joined Spear Education's board of directors.
July 31, 2026
Board Table Chairs
Menlo Dental Transitions names sales VP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental practice transitions firm Menlo Dental Transitions has named Rob Brian as its vice president of practice sales.
July 31, 2026
Empty Chair Executive
Velmeni for Dentists 3D gets FDA nod
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Velmeni for Dentists 3D has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
July 30, 2026
Approved Stamp
U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against DSO
By Melissa Busch
The judge ruled that AI phone monitoring by a dental giant escapes legal liability despite patient privacy concerns.
July 30, 2026
Gavel Judge
SDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progression
By Ava Barros
A study suggests silver diamine fluoride may reduce radiation-induced caries risk and help prevent cavities despite low saliva levels.
July 30, 2026
Tooth Armour Silver Citi h
The dental claims that keep you up at night usually aren’t the ones you should chase
By Ashley Bond
Ashley Bond reveals why prioritizing the largest outstanding claim may not significantly impact your bottom line.
July 30, 2026
Bond Ashley 400
Spinal pain may be a sign of this dental problem in adulthood
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals a possible connection between spinal pain and dental problems.
July 30, 2026
Back Spine Skeleton
PBMT may speed up dental anesthesia recovery in kids
By Melissa Busch
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) with a diode laser may speed the recovery of soft tissue following local anesthesia in children.
July 30, 2026
Red Laser Light Javu
Carestream Dental, ADA Forsyth Institute announce strategic initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental is giving one of oral health's top research organizations a powerful new tool.
July 29, 2026
Carestream Dental donated a CBCT imaging system to the ADA Forsyth Institute.
DSO Smile Doctors names new CFO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization (DSO) Smile Doctors has appointed Jeff Knudson as its chief financial officer (CFO).
July 29, 2026
Empty Chair Exec Skyscrapers