Dentistry is supposed to be about care, precision, and connection. Yet for many practices today, the daily grind feels more like survival mode. From staffing shortages and insurance chaos to the ...

Dental patients reported that they highly value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control methods, according to survey results recently published by the ...

Though the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has no formal position on microplastics -- which can expose humans to chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other health issues -- ...

While dental service organizations (DSO) Heartland Dental, TAG - The Aspen Group, and Pacific Dental Services maintained their stronghold as the top three largest DSOs in the U.S., respectively, they ...

Workforce challenges, economic uncertainty, and rising costs dominated the challenges facing dental groups during the first half of 2025. In the first of this two-part series, DSO leaders from Smile ...

Currently, attaching brackets to teeth entails applying phosphoric acid to etch the enamel to ensure stronger attachments to tooth enamel. However, an unfortunate side effect of this method is white ...

Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. One significant oral health issue influenced by medication is bruxism -- a ...

Epinephrine is an essential tool in dental care, playing a critical role in pain management and procedural control. Most commonly, we use it to enhance the duration of local anesthesia, decrease ...

In this conversation, recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) annual meeting in Napa, CA, Dr. Brett Kessler, president of the ADA, joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss the current ...

Dr. Alvin “Dr. Al” Danenberg, a retired periodontist in South Carolina and a DrBicuspid.com contributor, passed away on August 2 following a battle with cancer, according to one of his friends. “He ...

In the U.S., approximately 27% of adults, or about 72 million people, do not have dental insurance. This lack of coverage may contribute to worsening overall health, according to a report released by ...

In January 2023, an 87-year-old patient with a history of health conditions, including dementia, congestive heart failure, strokes, hypertension, and an in situ pacemaker, went to Laney's oral surgery ...