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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination

By Melissa Busch

A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.

April 11, 2025

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Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.

April 11, 2025

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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.

April 11, 2025

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This tool may read dental x-rays better

A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.

April 11, 2025

Simplifying digital dentistry: Dentsply Sirona's vision for the future

Bruce Peatey of Dentsply Sirona spoke with DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about how the company is pioneering technology that will revolutionize chairside digital dentistry while making the tech intuitive and simple for clinicians.

April 11, 2025

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Employee at LSU oral surgery clinic arrested

By Melissa Busch

A staff employee at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty Practice was arrested.

April 10, 2025

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Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities

In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.

April 10, 2025

Navigating dental hygiene salaries: A business perspective

After her recent article discussing dental hygienist salaries, which drew plenty of attention from the hygiene (and dentist) side of the equation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is back with more insights on hygienist pay.

April 10, 2025

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Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.

April 10, 2025

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Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.

Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.

April 10, 2025

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Dentist reprimanded following patient death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Florida accused of failing to stop the implant replacement of a sedated patient who died days after the procedure has been reprimanded.

April 9, 2025

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What gun violence may mean for your teeth

By Melissa Busch

Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.

April 9, 2025

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