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Behind the billions lost: Dental fraud is rare but costly

Dental fraud is rare but costly. As much as $13 billion of the $136 billion Americans spend annually on dental care is lost to dental fraud. Kaiser Health News investigates some of the tactics used by dentists to unethically boost their bottom lines.

May 20, 2021

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Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient

The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.

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Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?

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Is your AI dental receptionist failing? Here’s how to fix the real problem

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi's scheduling hacks for your practice

Webinar: The 2026 Practice Upgrade Blueprint

Webinar: The 2026 Practice Upgrade Blueprint

Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient

By Melissa Busch

The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.

January 8, 2026

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Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?

Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.

January 8, 2026

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Is your AI dental receptionist failing? Here’s how to fix the real problem

By Danielle Caplain

Your AI receptionist works perfectly, except it's not delivering results. Danielle Caplain offers strategies on achieving a harmonious balance with AI and staff.

January 8, 2026

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi's scheduling hacks for your practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Make your days smoother and your mind calmer with these scheduling hacks from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

January 8, 2026

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Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.

January 7, 2026

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What oral health stigma is doing to your patients

Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.

January 7, 2026

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Why the 'Four Chiefs Conversation' should be part of your dental practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Paul Homoly says the Four Chiefs Conversation helps dentists develop trust and retain patients, as well as grow their practice.

January 7, 2026

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Long recovery expected for dental assistant shot at work

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times by her partner at work suffered severe injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.

January 6, 2026

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Reimbursement rates may be driving SDF adoption

Insurance coverage restrictions may influence dentists’ decisions whether to prescribe silver diamine fluoride.

January 6, 2026

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The top cyberthreats targeting dental practices

By Tasha Dickinson

Five cyberthreats will target dental practices in 2026. Information technology expert Tasha Dickinson outlines how to protect yourself.

January 6, 2026

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Dentist, wife found dead, 2 kids left unharmed

By Melissa Busch

After a dentist didn't show up for work, a wellness check revealed the clinician and his wife were fatally shot while their kids were unharmed.

January 5, 2026

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2nd dentist involved in patient death faces multiple disciplinary charges

By Clark Kauffman

An Iowa dentist accused of participating in a surgical procedure that ended with the patient’s death is now facing multiple disciplinary charges.

January 5, 2026

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