Emily Hayes

Dental Assistant
Vt. tops list of states with best pay for dental assistants
Vermont tops the list of states with the best hourly pay rates for dental assistants, according to a new survey conducted by the Dental Assisting National Board. Delaware, Washington, Arkansas, and Massachusetts rounded out the top five spots.
July 19, 2021
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Dental Practice
How dentists can ride the digital communication wave
A surge in the use of digital communication tools during the pandemic has created new challenges for dental providers in patient outreach, with the potential for long-lasting effects beyond the public health crisis.
April 26, 2021
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Sports Dentistry
New CAD preop aid could help reduce radiation exposure
A new CAD-based referencing method that uses a digital dental scan could help reduce radiation exposure before craniomaxillofacial surgeries, according to a study published on February 7 in the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery.
February 17, 2021
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X-Ray
Study flags cancer risks from dental x-rays
Dental x-ray radiation exposure caused an estimated 967 cancers in the U.S. in 2019, according to a recent study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Of these cancers, the vast majority could have been prevented, the researchers found.
February 16, 2021
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Cardiovascular
Patients approve of medical screening at dental offices
Patients generally approve of getting general medical screening -- including blood pressure tests and lab tests -- at their dentists' offices, according to a new study. The results support a broader role for dentists in identifying conditions in high-risk patients.
February 4, 2021
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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.
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Orthodontics
How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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