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Infection Control
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the importance of a water control referee in your practice
Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains why every dental practice needs a water quality lead for testing, records, and documentation.
October 30, 2026
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Staff Shortages
Dental shortage areas top 8K in U.S., HRSA reports
Nearly 79 million people now live in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas as some hygienist vacancies stretch past six months.
October 30, 2026
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Industry Updates
DentalXChange names president
Revenue cycle management for dentistry provider DentalXChange has named Scott Hampel as president.
October 30, 2026
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Industry Updates
Delta Dental Foundation of N.C. pledges $1M for access, workforce improvements
The new foundation will fund dental education programs and community oral health services to address statewide care shortages.
October 29, 2026
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Practice Management Software
New $199 Ascend Starter aims to lower the cost of opening a practice
Henry Schein ONE
The $199-a-month Ascend by Dentrix package for new practice owners includes a startup consultant and monthly benchmarking data.
October 29, 2026
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Orofacial Pain
Study ties pediatric anesthesia safety to clinician training
An AAOMS analysis found no evidence that a separate anesthesia provider makes office-based pediatric dental anesthesia safer.
October 29, 2026
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Industry Updates
3rd annual Dental VIP Summit returns to Chicago in February
The summit connects dental innovators with investors, clinicians, and DSO leaders a day before Chicago Midwinter begins.
October 28, 2026
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Organized Dentistry
AAE launches new online marketplace
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has launched the AAE Marketplace.
October 28, 2026
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Industry Updates
Appeals court revives antitrust claims against Invisalign maker
A U.S. appeals court said dentists’ and patients’ claims over Align’s cutoff of 3Shape scanners can move forward.
October 27, 2026
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Implants
Dentsply Sirona hosts 2026 MIS Education Forum
Dentsply Sirona
The November forum combines hands-on training and peer exchange on digital workflows, full-arch cases, and implant complications.
October 27, 2026
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Legal Issues
Suspected DUI crash leads to call not to eat toothpaste
A woman's bizarre toothpaste trick failed during a DUI stop.
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Hygiene Tools
More than 8 in 10 HSA and FSA holders would spend tax-free dollars on oral care
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Office Management
From Sunday night dread to freedom: How one dentist redesigned her dental practice
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Infection Control
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the importance of a water control referee in your practice
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Legal Issues
Assault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspension
More in Authors
Dr. Jessica Shireman
October 28, 2026
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Dr. Anna K. McGuire
October 28, 2026
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Hanna Aronovich
October 26, 2026
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Dr. Megan Peterson Boyle
October 26, 2026
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Dr. Elsie Joel-Morse
October 20, 2026
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Dr. Katelyn Gunn
October 19, 2026
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Dr. Alex Sharp
October 16, 2026
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Dr. Kim Ledermann, MS
October 15, 2026
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Dr. Marie Alejandrino- Buell
October 14, 2026
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Kim Milleman, PhD, MS, RDH
October 13, 2026
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Dr. Robert Frey, MPH
October 12, 2026
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Dr. Monique M. Nadeau
October 12, 2026
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