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Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.

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Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea

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Glidewell opens new clinical education center in N.C.

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What those ages 18 to 21 need to know about gum disease

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CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities

DTA Foundation prepares for National Brush Day

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Where dentists stand on antibiotics for arthroplasty patients

What you need to know about the cleanliness of your dental unit waterlines

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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.

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CDS announces digital pass, enhancements for 2027 Midwinter Meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The 2027 CDS Midwinter Meeting is adding a digital pass, expanded hands-on learning, and more than 240 educational courses.

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GSO names new president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has named co-founder Christopher M. Lazzara as president.

September 30, 2026

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ADA: Proposed accreditation changes could disrupt dental education pipeline

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA warns that proposed accreditation changes could disrupt dental education, workforce development, and patient access to care.

September 29, 2026

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DSO Park Dental expands its reach in Ariz.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Park Dental Partners has affiliated with Sapphire Dental Care in Phoenix.

September 29, 2026

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Glidewell opens new clinical education center in N.C.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Glidewell's new Raleigh clinical education center delivers education and hands-on training to East Coast dentists.

September 28, 2026

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DSO USOSM names new payer relations senior VP

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management has named Cheryl Polmatier as its senior vice president of payer relations.

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Ex-Henry Schein manager gets jail for major embezzlement

By Melissa Busch

Luxury vacations and greed led to the 30-month prison sentence for a former credit supervisor at Henry Schein.

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Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse

By Melissa Busch

Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.

September 28, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for knowing your practice's numbers

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Knowing the right numbers, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin, reveals your practice’s performance, issues, and the opportunities for growth.

September 28, 2026

DTA Foundation prepares for National Brush Day

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is kicking off its #NBDDentSquad campaign for National Brush Day on Nov. 1.

September 25, 2026

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Oral surgeon wins suit over sleep apnea surgery

By Melissa Busch

A court has sided with a surgeon in a sleep apnea malpractice battle involving a jaw procedure.

September 25, 2026

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The importance of rediscovering the human side of dentistry

By Dr. Ricardo Mitrani

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani argues that presence, not merely clinical skill, builds the trust that grows a practice.

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