Dan Tynan

Dental Education
Is dentistry ready for 'the cloud'?
Cloud computing may not be taking dentistry by storm just yet, but it is steadily making its way into the world of practice management software and systems. And there are many reasons dental practices should consider investing in it.
August 7, 2011
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Dental Education
Is Groupon right for your practice?
Group discount shopping services such as Groupon, Living Social, and Facebook Deals have taken the Internet by storm. Dental practitioners who have treaded these waters share their experiences -- good and bad.
May 10, 2011
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Marketing
Overcoming the 'Google effect'
Change practices recently? If so, you'd better make sure Google knows, or your patients might not. That's the advice of several practice management experts -- and a dentist who had it happen to him.
April 11, 2011
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Dental Education
Sim city: Dental education goes virtual
Some U.S. dental schools are adopting online simulation programs designed to augment live clinical training and student-teacher interactions. So far, most users are giving the virtual tools high marks.
July 19, 2009
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Marketing
Optimize SEO and watch your practice grow
You've got a Web site. But does anybody know about it? The right search engine optimization (SEO) strategy could make a big difference in your bottom line.
April 29, 2009
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Whitening
Lasers blaze new paths for GDs
Lasers make many soft-tissue procedures easier, opening up new opportunities for general dentists, according to experts who spoke at the 2008 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting. Some dentists are now able to do procedures in house that they used to refer to oral surgeons.
May 12, 2008
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The 'Four Seasons' practice
It's no longer enough to offer great dentistry. You've got to offer great customer service as well. Here's how a number of practices across the U.S. made the move.
February 24, 2008
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Whitening
Cosmetic confidential
The dark truth behind those bright smiles
October 22, 2007
Whitening
Cosmetic confidential, Part II: Where's the money?
The dark truth behind those bright smiles
October 7, 2007
Endodontics
Cosmetic confidential, Part I
The dark truth behind those bright smiles Ah, for the glamorous life of a cosmetic dentist. No more bratty kids or cranky codgers filling up the waiting room. No more extractions, fillings, or root canals. You'll spend your afternoons bleaching Lindsay Lohan's teeth or straightening Ashton Kutcher's smile. Who knows? You could end up with your own Extreme Makeover-style reality TV show.
September 25, 2007
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Top Stories
Fire Rescue Tape Stephen
Legal Issues
Dentist charged with arson
A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.
Steroid Injection Catalin Pop
Orthodontics
How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Podcasts
Podcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOs
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Orofacial Pain
Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Orofacial Pain
Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
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Dentist charged with arson
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.
January 29, 2026
Fire Rescue Tape Stephen
How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
By Melissa Busch
Disruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.
January 29, 2026
Steroid Injection Catalin Pop
Podcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOs
By Kevin Henry
The office manager role is evolving, and Dr. Roger P. Levin believes it's time clinicians appreciate the valuable potential the position holds.
January 29, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
By Ava Barros
Research suggests the roots of tooth pain may lie in social and maternal education gaps, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 29, 2026
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
By Kevin Henry
Aggressive dentistry and social media misinformation can disastrously harm patients. Dr. Anjali Rajpal discusses why expert guidance is crucial for safeguarding patients' oral health.
January 29, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments
By Ava Barros
University at Buffalo researchers are participating in a multi-institutional study to deepen the understanding of TMDs and drive better treatments.
January 29, 2026
Scientists Collaborate Team
Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
January 28, 2026
Handcuffs Money Financial Crime Teacher Photo
Loose teeth? This therapy may help
By Ava Barros
Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.
January 28, 2026
Dentist Tooth Mobility Test Svitlana
Helping a gunshot victim regain his smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After surviving a gunshot wound to the face and years without answers, John Doe received reconstructive care from Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, who restored the man's smile.
January 28, 2026
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ADHD may affect orthodontic treatment
By Melissa Busch
Patients with ADHD may be at greater risk of orthodontic treatment problems and reduced behavioral cooperation.
January 28, 2026
Orthodontic Patient Peopleimagecom
Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
January 27, 2026
Class Action Gavel Zerbor
Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight
By Ava Barros
“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.
January 27, 2026
Pregnant Woman Water Anastasiya
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