Jimmy Earll author description for Laughing Gas home page

Jan 15, 2009

Jimmy Earll (not his real name) is a practicing dentist in Northern California and a stand-up comic who performs all over North America. His column, Laughing Gas, appears regularly on the DrBicuspid.com advice and opinion page, Second Opinion.

Dentist sues state over implicit bias training

April 18, 2025

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Podcast: What makes up a dental practice's personality?

April 18, 2025

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Do you really want a bigger practice?

April 18, 2025

Dentist sues state over implicit bias training

By Melissa Busch

A dentist is suing over a requirement that mandates clinicians take implicit bias training to maintain their dental licenses.

April 18, 2025

Podcast: What makes up a dental practice's personality?

We spoke with Dr. Scott Craven to discuss the dynamics of dental practices, focusing on the importance of team culture, business systems, and more.

April 18, 2025

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Unpacking the true value of a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, explains how a detailed analysis and critique of a practice valuation can impact the outcome of divorce proceedings.

April 18, 2025

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Do you really want a bigger practice?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

While growth is usually good, adding more practices or expanding your existing one may not be the best route. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help you devise an informed strategy to practice growth.

April 18, 2025

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Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.

April 17, 2025

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Dental duets: 25 years of dental technology -- hits, misses, and future winners

By Michael Ventriello

Michael Ventriello spoke with Dr. John Flucke, one of dentistry's thought leaders when it comes to technology, to discuss dental technology trends we've seen and what's to come.

April 17, 2025

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Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD

Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

April 17, 2025

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Is this hindering burning mouth syndrome treatment?

By Melissa Busch

Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment.

April 17, 2025

Burning Mouth Adeniadit

Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth

Poor oral health may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Pain Research.

April 17, 2025

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Man dies following dental procedure

By Melissa Busch

A 62-year-old man went into cardiac arrest while sedated and undergoing a dental procedure and died less than two weeks later.

April 16, 2025

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Mouthguards appear to work for apnea

Long-term mandibular advancement appliance use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 16, 2025

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Clinical tip: How to increase case acceptance using CBCT

Dr. Steven Hernandez, a member of the CDOCS faculty, offers his tips to help you improve your case presentation skills, especially with dental implants using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

April 16, 2025

Using CBCT for better case presentation

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