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Dental Practice

4 ways to digitize the front of your office

You might have brought in advanced technology to your practice, but have you given the same attention to the technology in your waiting area? Matt Gibbs of UPshow offers four ideas to bring technology to the front of your office that will entertain patients and maybe help reduce their dental anxiety.

July 11, 2018

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Amalgam Filling

Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings

In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.

Arch Bridge Implant

These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy

Girl Fear Drill Irina Mikhailichenko

Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Podcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?

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What should your office manager be doing?

Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings

By Melissa Busch

In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.

December 19, 2025

Amalgam Filling

These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy

For patients with significant bone loss, this type of dental implant had a high survival rate up to four years after placement.

December 19, 2025

Arch Bridge Implant

Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Using aerodynamics, researchers are designing quieter drills that minimize patient anxiety without sacrificing performance.

December 19, 2025

Girl Fear Drill Irina Mikhailichenko

Podcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Evidence-based dentistry is crucial. Explore the importance of clinical guidelines, the shortcomings of AI, and generational differences in adopting new practices.

December 19, 2025

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What should your office manager be doing?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practice management expert Dr. Roger P. Levin offers insight into identifying and hiring a dental office manager who effectively leads a practice.

December 19, 2025

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Periodontist who treated patient who later died is disciplined

By Melissa Busch

The Florida state dentistry board has sanctioned a periodontist in a sedation lapse that led to a patient's death.

December 18, 2025

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Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers

This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.

December 18, 2025

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Dental billing predictions for 2026: What's changing and what practices need to know

Three major shifts will reshape dentistry in 2026 and your billing. Ashley Bond explains how to be well prepared.

December 18, 2025

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From server to cloud-based PMS: Leading your dental practice through the change

By Mike Huffaker

Dental offices are switching from server-based systems to the cloud. While daunting, the switch offers strategic advantages, Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS says.

December 18, 2025

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Dental office employee nearly assaulted by delivery driver at work

By Melissa Busch

An Amazon delivery driver was arrested on December 15 for allegedly punching and attempting to sexually assault an employee in front of patients at a dental practice.

December 17, 2025

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Dentist pleads not guilty to child exploitation

By Melissa Busch

A dentist charged with multiple counts of child exploitation has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges.

December 17, 2025

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This noninvasive treatment may improve TMJ

While not a cure-all, using deep heat to relax the jaw muscles and joints showed promise in improving TMJ pain and boosting quality of life.

December 17, 2025

Diathermy Therapy Antonio Diaz

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