Dear DrBicuspid Member,
DrBicuspid readers enjoyed a wide range of stories this week, including the pain of paying for long-acting local anesthetic liposomal bupivacaine and a new rap song and music video about the importance of good oral hygiene. However, the top story wasn't so light-hearted: A California dentist was arrested after someone discovered a hidden camera in his office's restroom, according to news reports.
Below are all of the top stories from the week:
- A California dentist was taken into custody after a hidden camera was found in the restroom of his dental practice.
- Patients want to receive the long-acting local anesthetic liposomal bupivacaine to help manage pain after third-molar surgery, but few are willing to pay for it themselves.
- Rapper and "Human Beat Box" Doug E. Fresh released a song and music video that teaches kids about the importance of good oral hygiene and its link to overall health.
- A second patient has died after receiving bone graft materials tainted with tuberculosis (TB) that were used in dozens of dental and medical procedures.
- About 35% of dentists have implemented artificial intelligence in their practice, according to a recent survey.
