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In 2024, dentistry made strides in clinical advancements, innovative tools, and unexpected discoveries. Stories about using x-rays to detect osteoporosis and alternative sleep apnea solutions were DrBicuspid's top stories.

Feb 4, 2025 · Liquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations.

Dec 28, 2024 · Each Thursday DrBicuspid publishes a case study from dental expert Dr. Juan Yepes, MPH, DrPH, to share knowledge about the complexity and unusual nature of certain oral conditions and the modern treatment strategies that can provide relief and resolution to patients.As part of DrBicuspid's year-end recap, we've assembled the following list of the most popular case studies based on member views ...

Feb 4, 2025 · Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH. Across the nation, all of us wait to see how the issue of fluoridated water will play out as a new president has taken office and there have been rumblings within his potential administration picks of removing fluoride from the water supply.Finally, 2025 will change our professional lives because a compact license for dentists and dental hygienists may go into effect ...

Nov 8, 2024 · Cut through the noise and focus on what truly works for practice owners like you. You’ll learn how to overcome the obstacles holding you back, take advantage of untapped opportunities, and build momentum that carries you through the entire year.

Jan 14, 2025 · Dr. Michael Wiseman shared with DrBicuspid the importance of ensuring the safety and oral priorities of today's older dental patients and how dentists can prepare for an older patient demographic.

Dec 30, 2024 · Dental patient deaths, dental professionals caught up in crimes, and the latest research related to caries, and more were the topics that made DrBicuspid.com's top 10 top articles of 2024, which are based on member views.. In 2024, some of our top stories related to two patient deaths, including a 23-year-old who died in November following a medical emergency during a dental procedure.

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