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Endodontics
There may be an issue with women and root canals. Period
Women receiving root canal treatment may experience increased dental anxiety during certain phases of their menstrual cycle, a Scientific Reports study asserts.
October 24, 2025
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Cardiovascular
Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk
The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.
October 23, 2025
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Smile Design
This method may improve complete arch restorations
The key to an accurate complete arch restoration may lie in using this technique, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
October 23, 2025
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Periodontics
Researchers work to improve mouth grafts
Researchers hope to grow oral tissue using reprogrammed stem cells, creating living grafts with blood vessels that closely mimic natural tissue.
October 21, 2025
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TMJ/TMD
$17M grant to study TMD pain
Two University of Pittsburgh researchers will lead a study to improve how TMD-related pain is managed.
October 20, 2025
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Periodontics
Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.
October 20, 2025
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AI
AI may predict orthodontic extractions
AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 17, 2025
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Pediatrics
Breastfeeding may not be a risk factor for caries, but these are
Certain factors, but not breastfeeding, may boost children’s risk of tooth decay, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 16, 2025
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Imaging Systems
The most reliable dentures may start with this scanner
One scanner type outperformed intraoral scanners in replicating removable complete dentures, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 15, 2025
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Alternative Pain Therapies
Got oral pain, inflammation? Maybe it's CBD to the rescue
A recently published review reported significant reductions in chronic orofacial pain, post-op dental pain, TMD, and bruxism.
October 14, 2025
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Legal Issues
Man sentenced for assaulting women he promised teeth whitening
A man convicted of sexually assaulting women, including those he lured into his teeth whitening salon, was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
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Endodontics
There may be an issue with women and root canals. Period
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Insurance
The importance of adding medical billing to the dental practice
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Legal Issues
Dentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop posing as boy
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Man sentenced for assaulting women he promised teeth whitening
By Melissa Busch
A man convicted of sexually assaulting women, including those he lured into his teeth whitening salon, was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
October 24, 2025
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There may be an issue with women and root canals. Period
By Ava Barros
Women receiving root canal treatment may experience increased dental anxiety during certain phases of their menstrual cycle, a Scientific Reports study asserts.
October 24, 2025
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The importance of adding medical billing to the dental practice
By Christine Taxin
Mastering dental and medical insurance is vital for dental practices to optimize their reimbursement processes, writes Christine Taxin.
October 24, 2025
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Dentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop posing as boy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested after allegedly attempting to solicit a teenage boy online who was an undercover officer.
October 23, 2025
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Higher dental caries may be linked to cardiovascular risk
By Ava Barros
The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index may predict cardiovascular disease risk, according to recent research.
October 23, 2025
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Industry leaders discuss tariff impacts on dentistry, dental practices
By Kevin Henry
In this conversation, sponsored by GC America, Kevin Henry examines the effects tariffs are having on manufacturers, distributors, and, ultimately, dentists.
October 23, 2025
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This method may improve complete arch restorations
By Ava Barros
The key to an accurate complete arch restoration may lie in using this technique, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
October 23, 2025
Arch Bridge Implant
1 workflow, 1 block, 1 visit: A chairside implant crown with CEREC and Katana Zirconia One for Implant
By Dr. Daniel Vasquez
Learn Dr. Daniel Vasquez’s workflow for delivering functional, aesthetic, implant-supported crowns using CEREC and Katana Zirconia One with minimal chair time.
October 23, 2025
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Q&A: Adult orthodontics, AI, and digital dentistry's future
By Kevin Henry
A conversation with Jill Uhryniak, group vice president, orthodontics and aligner solutions for Dentsply Sirona, about innovation and patient care in orthodontics
October 23, 2025
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Ex-orthodontist to plead guilty to exploiting minors
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who closed his practices after he was arrested has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. child exploitation charges.
October 22, 2025
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More U.S. dentists than ever are killing themselves
By Melissa Busch
Suicide rates among dentists exceeded those of the general population over 40 years and have climbed steadily for the last 25 years.
October 22, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi dishes on Kuraray Noritake Katana Zirconia One
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi focuses on how one zirconia block can make a difference for your dental practice.
October 22, 2025
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