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FDA finalizes 510(k) guidance for composite resins, curing lights

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDA finalized its 510(k) submission guidance for dental composite resins and curing lights, replacing decades-old standards.

September 18, 2026

DSO SDB partners with Lightspun

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Specialty Dental Brands (SDB) has partnered with Lightspun.

September 18, 2026

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Delta Dental of Tenn. adds pediatric dentist to board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A pediatric dentist and past AAPD president, Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp joins Delta Dental of Tennessee's board of directors.

September 17, 2026

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Dr. Jason Auerbach’s 3 big lessons that changed his oral surgery practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Jason Auerbach shares the biggest lessons that shaped his oral surgery practice.

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The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing

By Mary K. Hughes, RDH

The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.

September 17, 2026

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Congress secures oral health funding through Dec. 11

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

President Trump signed a continuing resolution preserving federal oral health funding, giving Congress additional time to negotiate full-year appropriations.

September 16, 2026

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Dental equipment market projected to reach $27.8B by 2035

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The global dental equipment market is expected to grow at a 9% CAGR through 2035, driven by AI imaging and clear aligners.

September 16, 2026

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What dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy case

By Melissa Busch

Dentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.

September 16, 2026

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Hygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.

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Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.

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The most common smile design questions you can anticipate patients asking

Master the most common smile design questions patients ask, and prepare confident answers that build trust and close treatment plans.

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

By Dr. Rania Saleh, MSD

Dr. Rania Saleh explains why AI isn't a threat; rather it's a partner that helps clinicians and educates patients better.

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Could a headset make new dentists and assistants better prepared for their first real patient?

Dr. Manish Chhabra explains how VR training helps teams practice procedures risk-free and why it's not replacing hands-on courses.

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