Erik L. Ridley

Sleep Apnea
Dentists play key role in screening for OSA
Dentists should regularly screen both pediatric and adult patients for sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
June 8, 2023
Dentist Advise Patient
Pediatrics
Sensory-adapted dental rooms soothe children with autism
A sensory-adapted dental clinic environment can make dental cleanings a lot less distressing for autistic children.
June 7, 2023
At the SADE research clinic at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, sensory adaptations to the environment were shown to significantly reduce autistic children’s physiological and behavioral stress during dental cleanings.
Scope of Practice
USPSTF finds lack of evidence for oral health screening, interventions by PCPs
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is not ready to endorse oral health screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers (PCPs) for adults and adolescents at risk of developing certain oral diseases.
June 6, 2023
Physician Mouth Exam
Oral Cancer
Research may enable individualized HNC treatment for Black patients
Several genomic alterations and signatures found in head and neck cancer (HNC) may pave the way for more personalized diagnosis and treatment.
May 3, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
Organized Dentistry
Lawmakers back AAPD effort for outpatient oral surgeries
Bipartisan lawmakers in U.S. Congress are supporting an effort to allow oral health surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers.
April 17, 2023
Boy Procedure Suction
Public Health
NYU team lands NIDCR grant to study mitochondria role in tooth enamel formation
Researchers from the NYU College of Dentistry will study the role of mitochondria in the formation of tooth enamel.
April 12, 2023
Woman Lab Microscope
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Top Stories
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Legal Issues
Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K
Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
Medicinal Power Jar Scoop Tankist276
Nutrition
A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygiene
Beyond the scaler: How biological hygienists are redefining dental care
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Podcasts
Podcast: Unlocking interoperability is the future for dental practices
Angry Patient Lightfield Studios
Legal Issues
Patient accused of practice rampage after being tardy sentenced
More in Home
Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K
By Melissa Busch
Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
January 22, 2026
Gavel Money Lawsuit
A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A naturally occurring amino acid may significantly weaken biofilms that cause caries and gingivitis.
January 22, 2026
Medicinal Power Jar Scoop Tankist276
Beyond the scaler: How biological hygienists are redefining dental care
By Tracee Dahm
Learn from biological dental hygienist Barbara Tritz, who reveals how dental hygiene is being transformed from "cleaning teeth" into true healing and prevention.
January 22, 2026
Dental Hygienist
Podcast: Unlocking interoperability is the future for dental practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
James Grover, president of Vyne Dental, says the need for innovation and adaptability has never been clearer in 2026 as patient and provider needs continue to evolve.
January 22, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Patient accused of practice rampage after being tardy sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A patient who reportedly trashed a dental practice in Scotland and attacked a dentist after she was told she was late for her appointment was sentenced.
January 21, 2026
Angry Patient Lightfield Studios
What affects the environment more: aligners or braces?
By Ava Barros
A recent review compared the ecological footprint of clear aligners versus traditional orthodontics.
January 21, 2026
Dentist Installing Aligner Karrastock
Clinical tip: How to improve scanning
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Sara Mahmood shares how she ensures her team members capture the right scans every day.
January 21, 2026
Dr. Sara Mahmood.
Podcast: Addressing oral health inequity while advancing technology and care
By Kevin Henry
Ellen Bosl of Solventum joins the podcast to discuss oral health inequities, oral healthcare access barriers, and tech's impact on patient care.
January 21, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
This may be better for disinfecting root canals
By Ava Barros
This nanoparticle exerted strong antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, suggesting its use an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for root canal disinfection.
January 20, 2026
Root Canal Malyutinaanna
Dental calculus may hold the key to early diabetes detection
By Melissa Busch
Potassium levels in dental calculus may be a possible indicator of diabetes.
January 20, 2026
Hygienist Ultrasonic Scaling Studio Romantic
3 mistakes office managers make
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals the three mistakes that cost practices profits, efficiency, and teamwork.
January 20, 2026
Woman Manager Liubomir
Navigating team technology acceptance in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Learn how emotional intelligence, training, and cultural shifts drive successful technology integration in dental teams and practices.
January 20, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
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