DrBicuspid.com staff writersRegulatory UpdatesCongress secures oral health funding through Dec. 11President Trump signed a continuing resolution preserving federal oral health funding, giving Congress additional time to negotiate full-year appropriations.September 16, 2026Industry UpdatesDental equipment market projected to reach $27.8B by 2035The global dental equipment market is expected to grow at a 9% CAGR through 2035, driven by AI imaging and clear aligners.September 16, 2026Industry UpdatesNHL Minnesota Wild, Solventum partnerMinnesota Wild and Solventum are creating buzz with an interactive dental campaign.September 15, 2026DSODSO 42 North Dental names new leadershipDental service organization (DSO) 42 North Dental has named a new CEO and expanded its executive team.September 15, 2026Regulatory UpdatesNew FDA clear aligner webpage emphasizes supervisionThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a new consumer webpage about clear aligners.September 14, 2026CardiovascularAHA statement links periodontal disease to heart disease riskThe American Heart Association's updated statement highlights evidence linking periodontal disease with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.September 14, 2026PeriodonticsUnited Concordia, PDS Health launch saliva screening pilotThe 18-month pilot program uses saliva screening to track gum disease progress and patient engagement across 125 California practices.September 14, 2026Infection ControlADS kicks off DICAM with campaign focused on daily safety habitsThe Association for Dental Safety's 2026 awareness month emphasizes small, consistent infection control behaviors over a set weekly curriculum.September 11, 2026Industry UpdatesSmile Generation, powered by PDS Health, supports Special Olympics ColoradoIt'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, 2026Office ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi gives his thoughts on green dentistryLanmark360Dr. Tom Giacobbi says now is the time to consider how you can use more planet-friendly products in your dental practice.September 11, 2026Page 1 of 85Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesWhat dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy caseDentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.Dental HygieneHygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.Smile DesignThe most common smile design questions you can anticipate patients askingAIOpinion: AI isn’t an insult to dentists’ clinical skills. It’s complementary.PodcastsCould a headset make new dentists and assistants better prepared for their first real patient?
