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Mo. hygienists sue over dental assistant scaling rule

Porcelain isn't always the answer. Here's when injectable composite is.

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The top 3 PMS features to optimize your dental practice before 2026 ends

October 7, 2026

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Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement

October 6, 2026

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What dental professionals really think about patients with obesity

October 6, 2026

Creating a business plan

October 6, 2026

Check out our Cases of the Week!

17-year-old boy with an asymptomatic posterior mandibular lesion

A panoramic x-ray revealed a radiolucency in the posterior left mandible of a 17-year-old orthodontic patient.

5-year-old boy with gingival bleeding, fever, oral-hand lesions

16-year-old girl with tooth mobility, absent root formation, and a mandibular lesion

Porcelain isn't always the answer. Here's when injectable composite is.

Aspen Dental opens Day of Service scheduling, including ClearChoice

Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth

Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?

Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz

ADHA's Dental Hygiene Month campaign offers free CE

One hygienist's bold prediction: Self-regulation is coming, and it will change everything

Tom's of Maine launches fluoride-free hydroxyapatite toothpaste

Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended

CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities

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ADA launches CBCT training program for dentists, dental teams

Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery

DEXIS unveils innovations to its imaging ecosystem

Opinion: AI isn’t an insult to dentists’ clinical skills. It’s complementary.

Essential questions to ask before buying AI for your practice

The top 3 PMS features to optimize your dental practice before 2026 ends

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ADHA's Dental Hygiene Month campaign offers free CE

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADHA's 2026 campaign, themed "The Power of Us," includes free CE webinars on biofilm control and the periodontal-systemic link.

October 7, 2026

Personify Group launches trade show ROI guide and calculator ahead of dental meeting season

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Personify Group's free ROI guide and interactive calculator help dental exhibitors measure spending, conversions, and results.

October 7, 2026

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Speaking Consulting Network publishes data-driven 2026 Dental Speaker Index

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry ranks No. 1 in the Leadership, Culture & Workforce category.

October 6, 2026

DANB names 2026-2027 board of directors, officers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) announced its 2026-2027 board of directors and officers.

October 6, 2026

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This medical billing expert believes dentistry needs to reconnect with its 'why' before chasing better reimbursement

Kandra Sellers, RDH, explains why dentistry's silo may finally be breaking.

October 6, 2026

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ADA launches CBCT training program for dentists, dental teams

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A two-track CE program from the ADA covers cone-beam CT fundamentals, image interpretation, and clinical integration.

October 5, 2026

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DSO Specialty1 Partners adds Conn. practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Specialty1 Partners has partnered with Greater Waterbury Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in Waterbury, CT.

October 5, 2026

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Childhood adversity may have a startling effect on oral health

By Melissa Busch

Childhood trauma may leave a mark on kids' teeth, according to a new study.

October 5, 2026

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What's your biggest dental software headache? We want to know.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

What's your biggest dental software headache? Tell us what's broken and if you're ready to switch. Your answers will shape our coverage.

October 5, 2026

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What the alleged Minn. abduction reveals about vetting dental practice vendors

A Minnesota dental employee's alleged abduction by the office cleaner raises questions about vetting vendors. An HR expert responds.

October 5, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for team building

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to retain and grow your team through transparency, development, and fun.

October 5, 2026

One hygienist's bold prediction: Self-regulation is coming, and it will change everything

Hygienist self-regulation is coming, predicts Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD. License portability and new tech could reshape the profession.

October 5, 2026

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