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2025’s top 5 legal stories
DrBicuspid revisits its most popular stories involving legal issues in 2025.
December 24, 2025
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Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison
A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
December 23, 2025
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'Largest ever' tumor attached to jaw of fetus safely removed
A 2.3-inch tumor believed to be the "largest ever" that was attached to the upper jaw of a girl was successfully removed after her birth.
December 22, 2025
Surgeon Georgii
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Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings
In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.
December 19, 2025
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Periodontist who treated patient who later died is disciplined
The Florida state dentistry board has sanctioned a periodontist in a sedation lapse that led to a patient's death.
December 18, 2025
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Dental office employee nearly assaulted by delivery driver at work
An Amazon delivery driver was arrested on December 15 for allegedly punching and attempting to sexually assault an employee in front of patients at a dental practice.
December 17, 2025
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Dentist pleads not guilty to child exploitation
A dentist charged with multiple counts of child exploitation has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges.
December 17, 2025
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Dentist accused of soliciting girl gets license revoked
A dentist arrested for allegedly traveling to pay a 14-year-old girl for sex recently had his dental license revoked.
December 16, 2025
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More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.
December 15, 2025
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Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice
A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.
December 12, 2025
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Top 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025
What challenged dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are our takes on five trends that matter heading into 2026.
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Dan Van Eps from Henry Schein Practice Transitions sees a golden lining for dentists selling their practice in 2026. Learn why.
December 27, 2025
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This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.
December 27, 2025
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By Karie Neeley Anderson
From a gold‑tooth mystery to lawsuits and data breaches, DrBicuspid counts down the top five business stories of the year.
December 27, 2025
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Lost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures
By Dr. Alexis Lee
Lost dentures devastate nursing home patients who already struggle to access care. Dr. Alexis Lee offers tips if this mishap occurs.
December 26, 2025
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December 25, 2025
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2025’s top 5 legal stories
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits its most popular stories involving legal issues in 2025.
December 24, 2025
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Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
December 23, 2025
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2025’s top 5 dental hygiene stories
By Karie Neeley Anderson
DrBicuspid’s editors review the top five dental hygiene articles that dominated readers’ interests in 2025.
December 23, 2025
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DrBicuspid's top 5 podcasts of 2025
By Kevin Henry
What were the top podcasts that intrigued dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are the DrBicuspid.com podcasts you loved the most.
December 23, 2025
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How Visa’s CEDP could reshape dental suppliers' 2026 budgets
By Emily Edwards
Suppliers, Visa's new Commercial Enhanced Data Program will increase your processing costs, unless you start preparing now.
December 23, 2025
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'Largest ever' tumor attached to jaw of fetus safely removed
By Melissa Busch
A 2.3-inch tumor believed to be the "largest ever" that was attached to the upper jaw of a girl was successfully removed after her birth.
December 22, 2025
Surgeon Georgii
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