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Figure 1: Clear aligner attachments visualized using the Valo X black light diagnostic feature, providing enhanced visualization of clear aligner attachments for easy removal.

The X-factor in curing: A clinical look at the Valo X

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How menopause shows up in the dental chair

Why dentistry's hiring problem isn't easing

November 11, 2026

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Jilted lover leads to arrest of alleged dentist swindler

November 10, 2026

Implant-supported or abutment-supported? How the ADA's coding change could affect your dental claims.

November 10, 2026

Your dental billing should show its work. Now the technology can as well.

November 10, 2026

Check out our Cases of the Week!

8-year-old boy with an enlarged pulp chamber and atypical dentin

An 8-year-old boy, asymptomatic, presented to the dentist for a new patient exam. X-rays revealed an anomaly with an incisor.

3-year-old boy with yearlong lower lip swelling

29-year-old asymptomatic woman with a lesion on her left mandible

Belixa dental composite syringes in various shades with gold plungers and application tips displayed in a product lineup

Essential Dental Systems introduces Belixa Injectable+ and Bulk Fill composites

The X-factor in curing: A clinical look at the Valo X

How menopause shows up in the dental chair

Meet Flavalta: Lidocaine with flavoring agents

Angelalign unveils SuperElastic aligner material for complex cases

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3rd annual Oral Health Prevention Summit to focus on turning prevention into practice

What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning

ADA opens CDHC course to practicing hygienists, assistants

When dental disease delays surgery: A case for closer medical-dental communication

What the oral cancer guidelines don’t tell you: How to talk to the patient in the chair

Implant-supported or abutment-supported? How the ADA's coding change could affect your dental claims.

BioHorizons launches Ceralog metal-free ceramic implant

New Videa tool aims to help dental teams improve treatment presentations

SoftSmile launches Vision Forecast, an AI module for early orthodontic case assessment

Start where you are: A practical first step for AI in dental practices

Why dentistry's hiring problem isn't easing

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Essential Dental Systems introduces Belixa Injectable+ and Bulk Fill composites

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Belixa Injectable+ and Bulk Fill composites are designed to offer refined handling and superior strength for direct restorations.

November 11, 2026

Belixa dental composite syringes in various shades with gold plungers and application tips displayed in a product lineup

ADSO names Dr. AJ Acierno as executive director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADSO has named dentist and DSO founder Dr. AJ Acierno its next executive director to lead state and U.S. advocacy efforts.

November 11, 2026

Modern executive office pictured with a wood desk, white chair, wall-mounted cabinets, and teal accent seating.

Meet Flavalta: Lidocaine with flavoring agents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In its most significant dental local anesthetic innovation in over 25 years, Septodont launches Flavalta, the first and only lidocaine with flavoring agents.

November 10, 2026

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Angelalign unveils SuperElastic aligner material for complex cases

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The proprietary clear aligner material is designed to deliver gentle, continuous force and a larger elastic range for complex cases.

November 10, 2026

A woman holds a clear aligner up to her mouth.

DSO Parkview Dental appoints new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) Parkview Dental Partners has appointed Jon Gregoire as its CEO.

November 10, 2026

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Be the fast follower: A futurist’s advice on adopting new technology

Futurist Crystal Washington urges dental leaders to be “fast followers” of new tech, with some caveats.

November 10, 2026

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ADA wants cybersecurity bill tailored to small dental practices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA wants a Senate-passed cybersecurity bill to scale requirements to practice size and open grants to dental offices.

November 9, 2026

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BioHorizons launches Ceralog metal-free ceramic implant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

BioHorizons' Ceralog Progressive-Line implants offer a metal-free alternative to titanium dental implants.

November 9, 2026

The Ceralog Progressive-Line ceramic dental implant.

Woman arrested for scamming dentist

By Melissa Busch

A woman claiming to be a disgruntled former patient stole thousands of dollars from a dentist before she was arrested.

November 9, 2026

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Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients

By Melissa Busch

Dentists' hidden bias toward cavity-prone kids may undermine treatment quality and care access, according to a new study.

November 9, 2026

A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.

Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Production starts with fundamentals. Dr. Roger Levin shares strategies to grow revenue despite lower reimbursements and inflation.

November 9, 2026

Dentistry’s 'age of disorder': What DSOs, practices, and suppliers must do differently

Dykema’s Brian Colao explains why dentistry has entered an “age of disorder,” why DSOs were hit hard, and how suppliers should respond.

November 9, 2026

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