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Dentist, practice arraigned on 40 crimes
A dentist and his practice were arraigned on more than three dozen crimes.
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Dental Education
Not all evidence is created equal: Dr. Richard Nagelberg on reading the dental research
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Man accused of abducting, assaulting, terrorizing dental employee
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Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
October 1, 2026
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Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
October 1, 2026
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Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
October 1, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the dental patients who leave a mark
October 1, 2026
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A 5-year-old boy presented to the ER with bleeding gums, fever, and lesions on his maxilla and hands.
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Smile Design
Aspen Dental opens Day of Service scheduling, including ClearChoice
Sports Dentistry
Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
TMJ/TMD
Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
Smile Design
Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
Smile Design
Glidewell opens new clinical education center in N.C.
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Hygiene Tools
Tom's of Maine launches fluoride-free hydroxyapatite toothpaste
Infection Control
Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
Hygiene Tools
CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
Hygiene Tools
DTA Foundation prepares for National Brush Day
Infection Control
Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria
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Patient Communication
Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
Imaging & CAD/CAM
DEXIS unveils innovations to its imaging ecosystem
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Opinion: AI isn’t an insult to dentists’ clinical skills. It’s complementary.
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Essential questions to ask before buying AI for your practice
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ADHA journal studies AI charting tools in hygiene education
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Tom's of Maine launches fluoride-free hydroxyapatite toothpaste
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The new fluoride-free toothpaste contains hydroxyapatite, arginine, and calcium carbonate, offering whitening and sensitivity relief.
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Curve Dental has appointed Rick Hansen as its chief customer officer.
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Calif. law requires dental plans to honor assignment of benefits
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Starting in 2027, California dental plans must pay out-of-network dentists directly when patients assign their benefits.
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Aspen Dental opens Day of Service scheduling, including ClearChoice
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ClearChoice is joining Aspen Dental's Nov. 7 Day of Service, donating up to $1 million in implant care for veterans.
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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.
September 30, 2026
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GSO names new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
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Dental manager charged with a dozen-plus felonies
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager in Michigan was arraigned on 15 felonies.
September 30, 2026
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Why CDT codes tell a bigger dental story than we realize
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A CDT code isn't solely for insurance claims, it's part of the patient's clinical story, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 30, 2026
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Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A viral social media discussion surrounding former NFL star Aaron Donald has ensued following a video of him with noticeably brighter, even teeth.
September 30, 2026
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Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
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Olivia Wann explains why most fill-in dental hygienists should be W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
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ADA: Proposed accreditation changes could disrupt dental education pipeline
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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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