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Oral-Systemic Link
Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.
March 31, 2025
Dental Tools
Restorations
Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish
Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.
March 28, 2025
Porcelain Crown Bridge
Periodontics
Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease
Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
March 27, 2025
Alcohol Bottles Drinks
Nutrition
Postbiotics may help prevent caries
Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
March 26, 2025
Oral Bacteria
Patient Communication
One-third of adults experience anxiety at the dentist
Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 25, 2025
Dentist Drill Patient Dentophobia
Dental Education
What it takes to lure dental graduates to underserved areas
Collaboration among dental educators, administrators, and clinicians may improve access to dental care and serve underserved populations, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.
March 25, 2025
Rural Main Street Jonbilous
Antibiotics
Persistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concerns
The consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 24, 2025
Antibiotics Concept
Pediatrics
This parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visit
Children raised with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 24, 2025
Girl Dentist Green Optix
Diabetes
Diabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosis
Implementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 21, 2025
Glucose Test Proxima Studio
Oral-Systemic Link
Caries may be linked to osteoporosis
Severe caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 18, 2025
Older Woman Dentist
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Anesthesia
9-year-old girl dies hours after dental surgery
A girl who had turned 9 about two weeks earlier died after she was given anesthesia and underwent dental surgery at a dental practice in California.
Dental Tools
Oral-Systemic Link
Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
Blood Test Samples Lab
Nutrition
These trace elements may be linked to caries in the U.S.
2025 03 28 Ashley Lerman
Podcasts
Podcast: Pediatric dentistry and the importance of education
Ids Cologne 400
Practice Trends
IDS wrap-up: 3 dental trends I heard time and time again
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9-year-old girl dies hours after dental surgery
By Melissa Busch
A girl who had turned 9 about two weeks earlier died after she was given anesthesia and underwent dental surgery at a dental practice in California.
March 31, 2025
Emergency Robert Hainer
Biologic agents may lead to more dental problems
By Ava Barros
Patients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.
March 31, 2025
Dental Tools
These trace elements may be linked to caries in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
Dental caries may be linked to the presence of certain trace elements, according to a new study.
March 31, 2025
Blood Test Samples Lab
Podcast: Pediatric dentistry and the importance of education
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Dr. Ashley Lerman, a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Firstgrin, an oral health tech company aimed at educating parents about their children's dental care.
March 31, 2025
2025 03 28 Ashley Lerman
IDS wrap-up: 3 dental trends I heard time and time again
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry reflects on key trends from the International Dental Show (IDS) and how they will impact dental practices in 2025.
March 31, 2025
Ids Cologne 400
Do's and don'ts for practice hiring
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Hiring preparedness saves you a lot of time and frustration when a team member suddenly quits. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on what steps to take now.
March 31, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Accused attempted murderer tries to flee after dental visit
By Melissa Busch
An inmate accused of attempting to murder officers during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment.
March 28, 2025
Inmate Law Enforcement Lightfield Studios
Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish
By Ava Barros
Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.
March 28, 2025
Porcelain Crown Bridge
IDS podcast: Exploring Italy's role in the global dental industry
By Kevin Henry
This conversation -- recorded live in Cologne, Germany -- highlights the significance of the Italian dental industry, its collaboration with German companies, and global recognition of Italian dental products for their quality and innovation.
March 28, 2025
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Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee
By Melissa Busch
A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.
March 28, 2025
Chocolate
Imposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.
March 27, 2025
Pliers Avocado Studio
Dental HR case study: New office manager with lack of training leads to disastrous results
By Kevin Henry
Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss what happened when an office manager without managerial training relied on the practice's outdated employee handbook.
March 27, 2025
Twigg Alan 400
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