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ADS kicks off DICAM with campaign focused on daily safety habits

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The Association for Dental Safety's 2026 awareness month emphasizes small, consistent infection control behaviors over a set weekly curriculum.

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It's a bird? No, it's a plane, and it's a way Smile Generation powered by PDS Health has partnered with Special Olympics Colorado.

September 11, 2026

PDS Health team members recently pulled a United plane as part of a fundraising event at Denver International Airport.

AGD analyzes impact of CMS amalgam phaseout on dentists

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The AGD is outlining the financial and clinical challenges general dentists may face under CMS' Medicaid amalgam phaseout.

September 10, 2026

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A pilot study reported that AI-based documentation tools improved workflow efficiency and patient connection in student clinics.

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A major dental billing platform was allegedly hit by a sophisticated ransomware gang.

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Hygienist shortage pushes practices to rework staffing models

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More than 90% of dentists call hygienist recruitment difficult, and federal projections show the workforce gap could widen through 2038.

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A Utah dentist is accused of shocking crimes involving a minor.

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Curve Memberships is designed to help practices identify patients who could benefit from an in-house dental membership plan.

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Could chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?

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A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.

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These 10 viral TikTok trends are permanently damaging teeth, dentist warns

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Think you've seen it all? These TikTok's dental "hacks" have racked up millions of views and could send patients to your chair.

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Is reducing operatory noise the next big lever for patient care, staff retention?

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ADA seeks CDT 2028 code change requests by Nov. 1

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The ADA is accepting requests to add, revise, or delete dental procedure codes, with accepted changes taking effect January 1, 2028.

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