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Ex-dental assistant pleads guilty to assaulting sedated patients
An ex-dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious man and others, including children, has pleaded guilty.
January 16, 2026
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Case report reveals woman with extremely rare fused teeth
A woman presented with an extremely rare case of bilateral fusion of her permanent lower jaw lateral incisors and canines, according to a case report.
January 15, 2026
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Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults
Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
January 14, 2026
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Court rules clinic retaliated against assistant over BLM comment
A U.S. district court ruled that a dental clinic retaliated against a dental assistant who was placed on leave after objecting to being asked if she attended a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest.
January 13, 2026
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Man accused of murdering dentist and wife arrested
Police arrested an Illinois vascular surgeon for allegedly murdering his ex-wife and her husband, a dentist, at their home in Ohio.
January 12, 2026
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Woman accused of running $11M dental fraud scam gets days in jail
A woman accused of operating a nearly $11 million scheme that defrauded dozens of patients was sentenced to days in jail.
January 12, 2026
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More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
January 9, 2026
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Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.
January 8, 2026
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Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint
A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.
January 7, 2026
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Long recovery expected for dental assistant shot at work
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times by her partner at work suffered severe injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.
January 6, 2026
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Ex-dental assistant pleads guilty to assaulting sedated patients
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Ex-dental assistant pleads guilty to assaulting sedated patients
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious man and others, including children, has pleaded guilty.
January 16, 2026
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Enriched artificial saliva may protect teeth in cancer patients
By Ava Barros
An artificial saliva mouthwash may safeguard teeth in patients with head and neck cancer by reducing bacteria and aiding disease control.
January 16, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi: 'It's still OK to love fluoride'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this video, Dr. Tom Giacobbi has a reminder about fluoride usage in today's society and the impact it has had for years.
January 16, 2026
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The golden age of dental practice: Why 2026 is your year to transform
By Dr. Lior Tamir
Discover how cloud technology, AI, and digital tools are revolutionizing dental practices in 2026.
January 16, 2026
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Case report reveals woman with extremely rare fused teeth
By Melissa Busch
A woman presented with an extremely rare case of bilateral fusion of her permanent lower jaw lateral incisors and canines, according to a case report.
January 15, 2026
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The looming threat facing academic dentistry
By Ava Barros
An imminent faculty shortage in dental schools threatens to jeopardize student success and strain universities.
January 15, 2026
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Podcast: The power of internal marketing in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Brett Allen of Marketing 32 discusses how effective communication with existing patients can lead to increased revenue and improved patient experiences.
January 15, 2026
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When definitions become barriers
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Supporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.
January 15, 2026
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Dentist with disciplinary history cited for infection control issues
By Clark Kauffman
The sanctioned dentist's prior violations included cocaine use and sales.
January 14, 2026
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Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults
By Melissa Busch
Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
January 14, 2026
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This dentist's wish for her colleagues in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Leana Lundt imparts her advice to fellow dentists about taking charge of your future and how to differentiate yourself in dentistry.
January 14, 2026
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Happy Teeth may help teach kids about oral health
By Ava Barros
The Happy Teeth digital app may outperform traditional methods in improving kids’ knowledge of oral health and healthy eating.
January 14, 2026
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