DrBicuspid.com staff writersSmile DesignKuraray marks 100th anniversary with global ceremonyKurarayKuraray Co. Ltd., parent company of Kuraray Noritake Dental, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a global ceremony.August 28, 2026Implants21D launches AI platform to plan full-arch implant casesArchOS, built on data from 8,000 full-arch cases, generates a complete implant treatment plan from patient scans in about 16 minutes.August 28, 2026Smile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of cheek retractorsLanmark360Do you use retraction devices in your dental practice? If not, you're missing a great aid that can really help, says Dr. Tom Giacobbi.August 28, 2026InsuranceMass. orders $8.4M in dental insurance rebatesMassachusetts ordered six insurers to return $8.4 million for missing the state's 83% dental loss ratio threshold.August 27, 2026MalpracticeDoctors Co. cites retained items, delayed diagnosis in dentistry claimsThe Doctors Company's August analysis highlights technical performance issues and delayed oral cancer diagnosis as key dentistry malpractice risks.August 26, 2026Industry UpdatesPatterson Companies names new CIOPatterson DentalPatterson Companies has appointed Wasi Ahmed as its chief information officer (CIO).August 26, 2026AntibioticsADA calls for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing in dentistryADA's new clinical practice statement finds dentist prescribing has stayed flat for a decade, even as antibiotic resistance grows.August 25, 2026Smile Design2 oral surgeons give their perspectives on 'veneer regret'Veneer regret is real. Two oral surgeons share why case selection, diagnosis, and permanence matter before patients say yes.August 25, 2026Smile DesignNew research links narrow jaws to nasal septum deviation, airway problems in kidsNarrow jaws can cause nasal septum deviation and breathing problems in children, a new study asserts, and early orthodontic treatment matters.August 25, 2026Patient CommunicationPolyAI launches direct Epic integration, PDS Health among 1st to deployPolyAI has launched a direct integration in the Epic electronic health record software. PDS Health will deploy it to 1,100-plus practices.August 24, 2026Page 1 of 82Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist fined for ‘unprofessional’ responses to patients’ online reviewsA state dental board fined a clinician, ruling that a dentist’s responses to online patient reviews violated patient confidentiality.AIWhat could a digital co-worker actually do in a dental practice?Smile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of cheek retractorsLegal IssuesEmployee accused of conning, stealing from dental practiceSmile DesignWho plans your aligner cases: You or your software?
