Rick Zieska

Dental Practice
7 checklists for routine maintenance to reduce service calls
One of the best ways to keep your equipment working well and for as long as possible is routine maintenance. Rick Zieska lists what you need to do on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis to keep your equipment in good shape and avoid downtime and service calls.
September 27, 2021
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More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
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More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
By Melissa Busch
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
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Dentist with long disciplinary history, now 79, agrees to surrender his license
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist is repeatedly accused of taking patients’ medications.
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Tooth loss may affect thinking
By Ava Barros
Tooth loss may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults, possibly harming brain regions involving memory, even if good nutrition is maintained.
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The economic and legislative shifts shaping practice sales
By Ryan Mingus
In a turbulent economic market, Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales lays out how some practices are preparing for a high-value sale.
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Tech adoption in dentistry: Partnership wins
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Tech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.
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Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient
By Melissa Busch
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.
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By Ava Barros
Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.
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Is your AI dental receptionist failing? Here’s how to fix the real problem
By Danielle Caplain
Your AI receptionist works perfectly, except it's not delivering results. Danielle Caplain offers strategies on achieving a harmonious balance with AI and staff.
January 8, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi's scheduling hacks for your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Make your days smoother and your mind calmer with these scheduling hacks from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
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Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.
January 7, 2026
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What oral health stigma is doing to your patients
By Ava Barros
Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.
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Why the 'Four Chiefs Conversation' should be part of your dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Paul Homoly says the Four Chiefs Conversation helps dentists develop trust and retain patients, as well as grow their practice.
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