Bete Johnson

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Dental Practice

2 practice processes to weather the unpredictable

In the face of unpredictable runaway inflation and talk of a looming recession, Bete Johnson outlines two processes that offer comforting predictability in the areas of practice management that dentists and their team can directly control: patient satisfaction and collections.

August 4, 2022

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Class Action Gavel Zerbor

Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check

A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.

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Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it

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Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice

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Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know

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

Class Action Gavel Zerbor

Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight

“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.

January 27, 2026

Pregnant Woman Water Anastasiya

Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it

Dr. Matthew Korn shares his personal recovery journey and how the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use has changed.

January 27, 2026

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice

By Melissa Busch

An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.

January 26, 2026

Handcuffs Money Financial Crime Teacher Photo

Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know

Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.

January 26, 2026

Woman Bathroom Floor Gpointstudio

Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1

By Michael Ventriello

In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

January 26, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Your inactive patients make up nearly a quarter of your patient base. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to easily bring them back.

January 26, 2026

Levin Practice Success 400

Dentist charged with distributing drugs

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.

January 23, 2026

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What dental therapies are cropping up for sleep disorders?

Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.

January 23, 2026

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DSO sales vs. traditional transitions: Understanding the real price

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

DSO sales promise higher returns, but incentive-based payouts create uncertainty. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, says real value requires accounting for these factors.

January 23, 2026

What Gen Z dental patients really want

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores what Gen Z dental patients value most and how practices can better connect with this growing demographic.

January 23, 2026

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Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K

By Melissa Busch

Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.

January 22, 2026

Gavel Money Lawsuit

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