Rod Franklin

Periodontics
Salivary diagnostics moves into the mainstream
Will oral health providers one day be able to scout for evidence of systemic disease in the time it takes to clean a patient's teeth? It's an ever-likely scenario, according to those at the forefront of salivary diagnostics research.
February 14, 2012
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Dental Education
Women dentists urged to take more leadership roles
More women are needed to fill leadership positions in dentistry -- especially given that female enrollment in U.S. dental schools is projected to top 50% in the "very near term," according to Kathleen O'Loughlin, DMD, executive director of the ADA, at a recent discussion forum sponsored by the Colorado Dental Association.
July 26, 2011
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Whitening
Mouth breathing at night poses risks for kids
Dental professionals should vigilantly pursue proper diagnosis and management of problems associated with upper airway breathing passages to ensure that the brains of younger patients receive adequate oxygenation, a sleep apnea expert urged at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Colorado.
January 26, 2011
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Dental Education
How social media can help -- and hurt -- your practice
The expanding world of social media offers dentists some real advantages in terms of potential market reach, but it is also fraught with legal caveats, according to presenters at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention.
January 19, 2011
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Restorations
Deconstructing the arguments against BPA
The case against bisphenol A (BPA) as an estrogen-mimetic toxin is weakening, according to a presentation last week at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Denver.
January 16, 2011
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Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
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Fluoride
Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight
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Podcasts
Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it
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Legal Issues
Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice
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Nutrition
Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know
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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
Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Matthew Korn shares his personal recovery journey and how the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use has changed.
January 27, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.
January 26, 2026
Handcuffs Money Financial Crime Teacher Photo
Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know
By Ava Barros
Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.
January 26, 2026
Woman Bathroom Floor Gpointstudio
Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
By Michael Ventriello
In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
January 26, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your inactive patients make up nearly a quarter of your patient base. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to easily bring them back.
January 26, 2026
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Dentist charged with distributing drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
January 23, 2026
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What dental therapies are cropping up for sleep disorders?
By Ava Barros
Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.
January 23, 2026
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DSO sales vs. traditional transitions: Understanding the real price
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
DSO sales promise higher returns, but incentive-based payouts create uncertainty. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, says real value requires accounting for these factors.
January 23, 2026
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What Gen Z dental patients really want
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores what Gen Z dental patients value most and how practices can better connect with this growing demographic.
January 23, 2026
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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
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