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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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Law change sought following dental patient death

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

The parents of a 40-year-old man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer, according to a story published June 16 on Arizona ABC15. Bill and Brenda Swanson, the parents of Derek Swanson, who died after undergoing a procedure by Dr. Derek Lamb at Scottsdale Facial and Oral Surgery in Arizona, wants the law changed, requiring two providers during procedures.
Treatments that may protect kids' teeth long term

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros

When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), according to a study published recently in JAMA Network Open. Furthermore, using minimally invasive techniques like SDF in children at school may help reduce health disparities, the authors wrote.
Georgia dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A dentist in Georgia arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home remains in jail after a judge denied her request for bail, according to a story published on June 17 in First Coast News.
Dentist must pay terminated colleague

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A Virginia appeals court upheld a verdict ordering a dentist to pay $1.85 million to another dentist whom he reportedly made disparaging statements about before terminating him, according to a court ruling dated June 3. The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled that Dr. Charles Brown, the owner and operator of Charles Brown, DDS in Hayfield, VA, must pay $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages to Dr. Richard Grundy who was previously employed at the practice.
Washington dental assistant accused of diverting drugs reinstated

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A dental assistant in Washington who had her credential suspended in 2024 for allegedly diverting controlled substances at the dental practice where she worked has been reinstated, according to an order from the Washington State Department of Health. Tia Riley, who was issued a dental assistant credential in 2019, had it reinstated, according to a press release dated June 11 by the department.
Dental prostheses may save your life

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

There may be good news for patients who consistently wear dental prosthetics. Doing so may be associated with an increased likelihood of survival, according to a large Japanese study published on June 6 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Furthermore, this link was greater among those with fewer natural teeth, the authors wrote.
There may be a link between emerging teeth and bruxism

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros

The number of erupted primary molars and canines may be linked to how often parents reported awake bruxism (AB) in young children, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. During this stage of tooth development, teeth grinding while awake may be adaptive behavior, the authors wrote.
Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb Mo. dental practice

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice in Missouri, forcing the business to evacuate and close for the day, according to a state probable cause statement. James Trotter, 68, was charged with making terrorist threats in the second degree. His bond was set at $25,000.
Is sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

Sexual misconduct, which may include verbal, nonverbal, or physical actions that create a hostile work environment, may be significantly underreported in dentistry, according to a news article published on June 9 in BDJ Practice.
Gum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsia

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros

Gum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage. The study was published recently in the International Journal of Dentistry. Therefore, improved coordinated care among dental professionals, obstetricians, and midwives is needed, the authors wrote.