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Scope of Practice
ADA opens CDHC course to practicing hygienists, assistants
Hygienists and assistants already in practice can now take the ADA’s community dental health coordinator (CDHC) course fully online.
November 4, 2026
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AI
SoftSmile launches Vision Forecast, an AI module for early orthodontic case assessment
SoftSmile launches Vision Forecast, an AI module that gives orthodontists a case summary, complexity estimate and treatment duration forecast in the first minutes of a consultation.
November 4, 2026
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Industry Updates
HuFriedyGroup to acquire Mectron’s dental business
The HuFriedyGroup will acquire the dental business of Mectron.
November 3, 2026
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Insurance
NCD tool tracks 2027 Medicare Advantage dental benefit cuts
Nearly a third of Medicare Advantage members are in plans that lowered annual dental maximums for 2027, according to NCD’s analysis.
November 3, 2026
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Industry Updates
$650M acquisition of Weave completed
Francisco Partners has finalized its acquisition of patient engagement platform Weave.
November 2, 2026
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Hygiene Tools
Tao Clean’s new Travel Case 2.0 sanitizes toothbrushes on the road
The battery-powered BioShield Travel Case 2.0 runs a four-minute sanitizing cycle for its Sonic Toothbrush wherever travelers go.
November 2, 2026
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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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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of killing woman sentenced
A dentist accused of driving drunk and killing a woman who was walking her dog near her home in 2025 was sentenced.
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TMJ/TMD
Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally
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Smile Design
Opinion: Biocompatibility belongs in every restorative decision
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Podcasts
Start where you are: A practical first step for AI in dental practices
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Legal Issues
Pediatric dentist gets probation for lax infection control
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Dr. Katelyn Gunn
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Dr. Alex Sharp
October 16, 2026
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Dr. Kim Ledermann, MS
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Dr. Marie Alejandrino- Buell
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Kim Milleman, PhD, MS, RDH
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Dr. Robert Frey, MPH
October 12, 2026
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