Tony Edwards

Opioids
Study finds opioids less effective after tooth extraction
Patients who took opioids for pain relief after tooth extraction reported higher levels of pain than patients who took other analgesics in a new study, published in JAMA Network Open. The findings suggest nonopioid analgesics should be the first-line pain relief for extractions.
March 23, 2020
2020 03 10 18 19 3978 Man Jaw Tooth Pain 400
Dental Specialties
West Coast tops U.S. wellness rankings
Wellness is composed of many factors, such as a healthy diet, affordable healthcare and medical costs, and opportunities for being physically active. Personal finance website WalletHub examined 43 key indicators and found that West Coast cities are the best, at least in terms of healthiest U.S. cities.
March 5, 2020
2020 03 06 00 21 9248 Fruits Vegetables 400
Oral Bacteria
Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk
Vaping changes a user's oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.
March 3, 2020
2019 12 16 22 15 2940 Vaping E Cigarette Woman 400
Periodontics
Review suggests cavities, periodontitis share common origin
Sugar, sweet drinks, and other fermentable carbohydrates may promote the development of both cavities and periodontal disease, according to recent research. These diseases may both emerge in response to nutritional imbalances in your patient's mouth.
February 18, 2020
2020 02 18 23 17 2219 Tooth Pain 400
Dental Practice
Utah, La. at different ends of U.S. dental rankings
Louisiana has the fewest dentists per 100,000 residents in the U.S., suggesting an opportunity for entrepreneurial dentists or dental service organizations. On the opposite side of the scale, Utah is the state with the most dentists per capita. These and other findings were announced in the latest report on the state of U.S. dental care by personal finance website WalletHub.
February 17, 2020
2019 11 08 00 35 6788 Teens Smile 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Smoking costs add up in healthcare tally
Smoking costs more than $300 billion each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But which U.S. states bear the brunt of these costs? Personal finance website WalletHub ran the data and found that Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York had the highest total annual costs per adult smoker.
January 15, 2020
2016 11 14 17 08 22 202 Cigarette Smoking 400
Oral Cancer
Returning to work may offer benefit for oral cancer patients
Returning to work may have a positive effect on the survival rates of patients diagnosed with oral cancer, according to a new study. The benefit may be due to higher income, increased physical activity, and better emotional status, the authors noted.
January 6, 2020
2018 01 09 22 19 8339 Cancer Cell 400
Obesity
Review suggests link between perio disease, obesity
Does body weight affect the likelihood that a patient may have periodontal disease? Evidence suggests it does, according to a recent review published in the British Dental Journal.
December 11, 2019
2019 12 10 21 09 1174 Obesity 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Report: Midwestern cities rank highest for excess
Total the number of smokers, coffee drinkers, and the number of fast-food restaurants in a city and you have one formula to identify a population in need of dental care -- and potential for periodontal disease. Personal finance website WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for "vice and excess" and found three midwestern U.S. cities ranked highest.
December 1, 2019
2019 12 01 21 43 7540 Smoking Drinking 400
Imaging Systems
Radiation-free imaging system aids caries detection
Near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, but is it an effective modality for detecting caries? Researchers tested NILT against direct digital radiography in almost 140 teeth to find out.
October 17, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
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Legal Issues
Dentist cleared of abuse charge
A dentist accused in 2024 of threatening and physically abusing a child under the age of 16 had all charges dropped against him.
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Pediatrics
Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later
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Analgesics
Turmeric extract rinse may ease orthodontic patients' pain
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Office Management
Building a world-class team
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Legal Issues
Dentist calls police on patient over shunned AI technology
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Dentist cleared of abuse charge
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused in 2024 of threatening and physically abusing a child under the age of 16 had all charges dropped against him.
November 13, 2025
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Low-birth weight may be linked to oral health issues later
By Ava Barros
Children born with low birth weights may be more likely to develop frequent caries and gum inflammation in adolescence.
November 13, 2025
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Turmeric extract rinse may ease orthodontic patients' pain
By Ava Barros
Turmeric may ease the initial pain of orthodontic treatment, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
November 13, 2025
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Building a world-class team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares four integral strategies that will strengthen your team and accelerate practice growth.
November 13, 2025
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Dentist calls police on patient over shunned AI technology
By Melissa Busch
A periodontist called police on a dental patient after she allegedly did not consent to using an AI note-taking program during her visit.
November 12, 2025
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Periodontitis may subtly damage the brain
By Ava Barros
People with gum disease may be more likely to have cerebral small vessel disease, a neurological condition with an increased risk of stroke and dementia.
November 12, 2025
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Clinical tip: How single-visit dental implant crowns are now possible
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Juergen Langenbach shares his experience beta-testing the Katana Zirconia One For Implant by Kuraray Noritake Dental.
November 12, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Dentist accused of ‘gross incompetence’ surrenders license
By Melissa Busch
A dentist suspended indefinitely in 2024 due to “gross incompetence and ignorance in the practice of dentistry” has surrendered his license to practice.
November 11, 2025
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There may be a link between obesity and oral health habits
By Ava Barros
Could belly fat hurt oral health? A new study links it to poor brushing, flossing, and tooth decay.
November 11, 2025
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Podcast: Dental team costs are rising. What does that mean for dentists?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental labor costs are projected to jump. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, shares her tips on maximizing the ROI on your practice's most important asset.
November 11, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
Dental surgeon spots rare anatomical detail in Shroud of Turin
By Karie Neeley Anderson
An oral surgeon viewing the Shroud of Turin says there is an astonishing detail captured in the linen burial cloth.
November 10, 2025
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Caries, gum disease may be tied to increased stroke risk
By Ava Barros
Merging dental care into routine medical assessments and promoting good hygiene habits may reduce stroke risk across the population, a study suggests.
November 10, 2025
Brain Stroke 400
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