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Dental Practice

Hygienists brace to battle dentists over practice laws

This year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.

October 19, 2021

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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.

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These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy

Girl Fear Drill Irina Mikhailichenko

Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon

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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

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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

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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

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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

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