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Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw

A New York gardener’s "baseballs" were mastodon molars still seated in a complete fossil mandible.

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Buyer beware: What ‘active patient count’ really means in a practice sale

Confession: I keep my flossers by my couch, in my car, and beside my computer ... and I tell patients to do the same

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Dentist arrested for aggravated assault

October 14, 2026

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Do this, and you may keep your hygienist from leaving

October 14, 2026

Case study: Replacing a debonded zirconia crown with a different type of material

October 14, 2026

It may not be a hiring problem: A look at the patterns behind dental team turnover

October 14, 2026

Check out our Cases of the Week!

60-year-old woman with an incidental posterior maxillary lesion

A 60-year-old woman presented to the oral surgeon with a lesion that was discovered on a panoramic film located at the left posterior maxilla.

17-year-old boy with an asymptomatic posterior mandibular lesion

5-year-old boy with gingival bleeding, fever, oral-hand lesions

A dentist wearing a surgical mask and gloves holds a dental implant abutment.

3DDX launches AI dental implant planning

Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw

Preheating trims Katana zirconia sintering to 8 minutes

Case study: Replacing a debonded zirconia crown with a different type of material

These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury

A hand holds a green-bristle toothbrush under running water.

Report: Only 55% of adults replace toothbrushes as recommended

Confession: I keep my flossers by my couch, in my car, and beside my computer ... and I tell patients to do the same

Do this, and you may keep your hygienist from leaving

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping oral health profiles, hygiene care

ADA, ADEX turn attention to dental hygiene licensure exams

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Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print

AI, treatment planning, and the future of full-arch dental implants

ADA launches CBCT training program for dentists, dental teams

Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery

DEXIS unveils innovations to its imaging ecosystem

It may not be a hiring problem: A look at the patterns behind dental team turnover

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Report: Only 55% of adults replace toothbrushes as recommended

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental's survey finds most adults brush and floss daily, but many fall behind on replacing toothbrushes.

October 15, 2026

A hand holds a green-bristle toothbrush under running water.

3DDX launches AI dental implant planning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

AI Planning prepares implant plans within minutes, and a 3DDX dentist validates each case before surgical guide production begins.

October 15, 2026

A dentist wearing a surgical mask and gloves holds a dental implant abutment.

Preheating trims Katana zirconia sintering to 8 minutes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Katana Zirconia One Speed can be sintered in eight minutes, speeding same-day restorations.

October 14, 2026

Two ceramic dental crowns lie on a glossy black surface.

Henry Schein names new CFO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has named Emmanuel Caprais as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).

October 14, 2026

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GLP-1 drugs are reshaping oral health profiles, hygiene care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As GLP-1 drug use grows, hygienists should update health history reviews to address dry mouth, diet changes, and caries risk.

October 13, 2026

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Dental equipment market projected to reach $11.5B by 2031

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new report forecasts 5.5% annual growth through 2031, driven by digital imaging, CAD/CAM, and intraoral scanner adoption.

October 13, 2026

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Supervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower case

By Melissa Busch

A recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.

October 13, 2026

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3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom

By Dr. Monique M. Nadeau

A dentist who reviews malpractice cases shares three habits that keep complaints out of court.

October 13, 2026

Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print

Before joining a dental tech beta program, patent attorney Kwanwoo Lee explains what you should check first.

October 13, 2026

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TAG names omnichannel senior VP

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Aspen Group (TAG) has named Miguel Oliveira as its senior vice president of omnichannel experience.

October 12, 2026

Dentist gets probation for infection control violations

By Melissa Busch

A dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.

October 12, 2026

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ADA, ADEX turn attention to dental hygiene licensure exams

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA, JCNDE, and ADEX are exploring ways to modernize dental hygiene licensure assessment.

October 12, 2026

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