Researchers are developing a protein-based sweetener that contains no sugar, is sweeter, and won't cause tooth decay, according to a press release from the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology ...

Four dentists and the dental practice in Alaska where they are employed are accused of theft and committing Medicaid fraud over a five-year period and have been indicted, according to multiple news ...

Dental coverage provided by Medicare Advantage, the privatized version of the healthcare insurance, may be subpar, according to a recent study conducted by Massachusetts-based healthcare system Mass ...

The pandemic taught us many things, one of which is that face-to-face dental events are here to stay! We've dabbled in the virtual realm, from marathon Zoom sessions to interactive, gamified ...

A 3-month-old boy presented to the pediatrician with his mother. The boy was born full-term without complications. The mother told the doctor that she was having difficulty breastfeeding her son for ...

A dental practice in Indiana has agreed to a proposed agreement to settle allegations posed by the state that it failed to report and tried to conceal a ransomware attack that exposed patient personal ...

The dental field made headlines in 2024 for a series of incidents that ranged from patient deaths and legal battles to criminal cases. These stories highlight the challenges of operating a dental ...

Patient deaths, murder, and a major lawsuit were the most popular legal issue articles published in 2024 by DrBicuspid.com that resonated with readers. The stories made it to the list based on our ...

The dental industry experienced significant events during 2024, some of which were startling and disruptive and others that presented new beginnings and opportunities. These articles, in order of ...

The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) to help future dentists fine-tune their skills, including administering anesthetic injections, according to an NYU ...

Susan Gunn has spoken at dental meetings on the subject of ethics for years. However, as we head into 2025, Gunn is worried that dentistry is at a crossroads when it comes to ethics, both personally ...

Customer service can help your practice in many different ways, and all it takes is improvement in this critical area to enjoy the benefits. Always focus on the patient. First, answer all questions ...