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Tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and a Dec. 11 deadline: What the midterms' Blue Wave could mean for dentistry

DTA policy adviser Chris Rorick explains what the midterms mean for tariffs, Medicaid cuts, a funding deadline, and dentist reimbursement.

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Dentist accused of killing woman sentenced

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Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally

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Opinion: Biocompatibility belongs in every restorative decision

November 4, 2026

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Start where you are: A practical first step for AI in dental practices

November 4, 2026

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Pediatric dentist gets probation for lax infection control

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When dental disease delays surgery: A case for closer medical-dental communication

November 3, 2026

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Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally

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SoftSmile launches Vision Forecast, an AI module for early orthodontic case assessment

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Tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and a Dec. 11 deadline: What the midterms' Blue Wave could mean for dentistry

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ADA opens CDHC course to practicing hygienists, assistants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hygienists and assistants already in practice can now take the ADA’s community dental health coordinator (CDHC) course fully online.

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SoftSmile launches Vision Forecast, an AI module for early orthodontic case assessment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SoftSmile launches Vision Forecast, an AI module that gives orthodontists a case summary, complexity estimate and treatment duration forecast in the first minutes of a consultation.

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HuFriedyGroup to acquire Mectron’s dental business

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The HuFriedyGroup will acquire the dental business of Mectron.

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NCD tool tracks 2027 Medicare Advantage dental benefit cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nearly a third of Medicare Advantage members are in plans that lowered annual dental maximums for 2027, according to NCD’s analysis.

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What the oral cancer guidelines don’t tell you: How to talk to the patient in the chair

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Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, explains how to talk with dental patients during oral cancer screenings.

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Gen Z, boomers, and AI: A generational researcher on what dental leaders are missing

Researcher Jason Dorsey explains how Gen Z’s rise, boomers’ transition, and AI are converging to reshape the dental industry.

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$650M acquisition of Weave completed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Francisco Partners has finalized its acquisition of patient engagement platform Weave.

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Tao Clean’s new Travel Case 2.0 sanitizes toothbrushes on the road

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The battery-powered BioShield Travel Case 2.0 runs a four-minute sanitizing cycle for its Sonic Toothbrush wherever travelers go.

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Fired dental worker files lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

A long-employed dental worker allegedly fired over billing irregularities is suing her former employer claiming retaliation.

November 2, 2026

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Gum disease, more may mean raised risk of this cancer

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease and more may be silently raising patients' cancer risk, according to a new study.

November 2, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for maintaining a 99% collection rate

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Keep a 99% collection rate to fund bills, income, and growth, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. Offering these two options can boost cash flow.

November 2, 2026

How does your practice’s diagnostic rate stack up? Dr. Jen Derse on finding blind spots before 2027.

Dr. Jen Derse explains what Pearl’s Oral Health Index reveals about missed diagnoses and how to involve patients in treatment decisions.

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