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Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
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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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Dental manager charged with a dozen-plus felonies
September 30, 2026
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Why CDT codes tell a bigger dental story than we realize
September 30, 2026
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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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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
Infection Control
Where dentists stand on antibiotics for arthroplasty patients
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Patient Communication
Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
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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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GSO names new president
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The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has named co-founder Christopher M. Lazzara as president.
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Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
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Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
By Kevin Henry
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
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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Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea
By Melissa Busch
A college student is stuck in South Korea's legal system, with no immediate resolution in sight.
September 29, 2026
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CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
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Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
By Dr. Henry Hackney
Dr. Henry Hackney chimes in on the emotional burden in implant dentistry. The procedure is only part of the difficulty, he writes.
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.
September 28, 2026
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