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DrBicuspid.com is a complimentary, community-focused platform designed for general dentists, specialists, and various dental professionals. The site aims to provide valuable, reliable, and relevant information, including news, features, and columns that can enhance the efficiency and profitability of your practice. DrBicuspid.com offers essential clinical and business updates that can significantly benefit your practice. Through in-depth articles, we gather top insights from industry professionals, including marketers, practice managers, and implant specialists. We delve into current trending topics and highlight new social and technological developments that may affect your work. Additionally, DrBicuspid.com features engaging Case Studies and interactive quizzes that challenge your diagnostic abilities against those of the experts. Interested in staying updated? We send out regular newsletters that highlight new articles, fresh sections of the site, and other exciting content. When it comes to resources, DrBicuspid.com has you covered with various tools, including job listings, a Vendor Connect section, an extensive conference calendar, and links to professional and academic organizations. Moreover, DrBicuspid.com facilitates networking and collaboration through dedicated Forums linked to each article, allowing you to engage in discussions on topics that matter to you.

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How often should aligners be changed?

1 day ago | drbicuspid.com | Kevin Henry

For this week's clinical tip, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS returns to discuss how often clear aligners should be changed out in order to help the patient achieve his or her orthodontic goals. Learn more about CDOCS, and learn more about CDOCS' hands-on workshops. Video transcript"Hi. This is Shalin from CDOCS. Today's tip of the day is the frequency and changing of aligners. "Our general recommendation is to give the first aligner and to allow the patient to wear it for three weeks.
Dentist sues state over implicit bias training

6 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A dentist in Michigan is suing the state over a requirement that mandates clinicians take implicit bias training to maintain their dental licenses, according to a lawsuit recently filed in the Michigan Court of Claims.
What makes up a dental practice's personality?

6 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Kevin Henry

In this episode, DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Dr. Scott Craven about the dynamics of dental practices, focusing on the importance of team culture, business systems, and defining one's ideal dental practice. Craven shares insights from his experience and his book, emphasizing the need for balance within a practice and the significance of understanding personal and team values to create a successful dental environment. Learn more about Craven's book.
Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Clark Kauffman

A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice in Pennsylvania has entered into a deal, agreeing to plead guilty to simple assault by physical menace, according to multiple news stories published on April 15.
Is this hindering burning mouth syndrome treatment?

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch

Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment. The study was published in April in Clinical Oral Investigations.
Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros

Poor oral health (OH) may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system. This study was published in Frontiers in Pain Research. Furthermore, certain oral pathogenic species may have a significant association with body pain and migraine headaches in women, the study's authors wrote.
Man dies following dental procedure

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Clark Kauffman

A 62-year-old man in Ohio went into cardiac arrest while he was sedated and undergoing a dental procedure at a practice in Indiana and died less than two weeks later, according to multiple news stories dated April 15. Larry Lewis, of Haviland, OH, was sedated on March 13 at an unidentified dental practice in Allen County, IN. During the dental procedure, Lewis experienced a cardiopulmonary arrest event, according to news stories.
GSO creates $8.5M orthodontics scholarship program

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros

Atlanta-based GSO has established a historic partnership with the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation and commits to $8.5 million to establish John Lewis Legacy Scholarships. From left to right: Christopher M. Lazzara, GSO co-founder and trustee; Detria Everson, president and CEO of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation; and Dr. Randy Kluender, president and chairman of the GSO Board of Trustees. Image and caption courtesy of GSO.
Mouthguards may work for apnea

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch

Long-term mandibular advancement appliance (MAA) use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Furthermore, MAA therapy may affect how OSA patients perceive their symptoms, such as decreased daytime sleepiness, the authors wrote.
How to manage stress in times of rapid change

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch |Abram Whitehead |Caitlin Parsons

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and many of us find ourselves grappling with the emotional weight of it. From political decisions in Washington, D.C., to economic shifts, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. One of the most unsettling feelings is the uncertainty of what the future holds. We may head to the office every day thinking that what's happening in Washington won't directly affect our daily lives â€¦ but will it?