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Cardiovascular
Daily brushing could be good for heart health
Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
November 1, 2023
Gingipain released by P. gingivalis cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. Image and caption courtesy of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Tokyo Medical Dental University.
Brain
Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk
Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
October 30, 2023
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Dental Education
Pacific, Stanford receive $3.8M grant for 'Primed' program
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University for the Pacific-Stanford Primed Program.
October 25, 2023
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Wellness
Nearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnout
Nearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 23, 2023
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Restorations
Military tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devices
The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.
October 19, 2023
A DFIS sits on display during operational testing at Fort Liberty, NC, on September 12, 2023. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support) recently during operational testing of the DFIS, the FPDS, and the dental amalgamator as part of a wider modernization effort to help meet the future frontline dental care needs of U.S. service members. During the operational testing, medical developers and evaluators with USAMTEAC and USAMMDA worked directly with soldiers belonging to the 257th MCDAS to assess the real-world utility of the FPDS, the DFIS, and the dental amalgamator in a field environment. Photo By T. T. Parish. Image and caption courtesy of the U.S. Army/Released.
Periodontics
Researchers discover mechanism involved in dental inflammation
Brazilian researchers have found connections in the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage.
October 16, 2023
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Public Health
New research to study long-term health effects of vaping
Researchers from the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport in the U.K. are studying the long-term health effects of smoking e-cigarettes.
October 12, 2023
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Wellness
Report: Tooth pain leads to shocking amount of work time lost
Nearly 3 in 10 Britons have taken time off from work because of tooth pain, which is equivalent to 11.7 million working-age people.
October 4, 2023
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Oral Cancer
Young users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stress
Young people who vape are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress.
October 3, 2023
Vaping Teenager
Oral-Systemic Link
Tooth loss tied to mortality, functional disability
Preventing tooth loss may be tied to reduced mortality and functional disability, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Prosthodontic Research.
October 2, 2023
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Legal Issues
Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
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Clinical
Top 10 case reports of 2025
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Team Management
Culture is the hidden advantage no dentist can buy
Top 5 Gustavofrazao
Clinical
Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
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AI
Top 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025
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Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
By Melissa Busch
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
December 29, 2025
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Top 10 case reports of 2025
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits the top 10 case reports of 2025.
December 29, 2025
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Culture is the hidden advantage no dentist can buy
By Sandy Baird
Your practice's culture is the competitive advantage no other dentist can duplicate, driving loyalty, referrals, and revenue, writes Sandy Baird, MBA.
December 29, 2025
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Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
By Ava Barros
DrBicuspid’s 2025 recap continues with the top five digital dentistry articles that captivated readers.
December 29, 2025
Top 5 Gustavofrazao
Top 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025
By Kevin Henry
What challenged dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are our takes on five trends that matter heading into 2026.
December 27, 2025
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Podcast: Insights on dental practice transitions in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
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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DrBicuspid’s top 5 business stories of 2025
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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Top 5 practice management stories of 2025
By Ava Barros
As 2025 comes to an end, these practice management articles captured DrBicuspid’s readers the most.
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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