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AI
New Videa tool aims to help dental teams improve treatment presentations
Ambient Coaching analyzes patient-provider conversations to show how treatment is presented and where communication needs more clarity.
November 6, 2026
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Oral-Systemic Link
3rd annual Oral Health Prevention Summit to focus on turning prevention into practice
The summit returns to Boston on January 27, 2027, with a keynote by Dr. Brett Kessler and the Prevention Ecosystem Workshop.
November 6, 2026
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Privacy
Hackers claim breach of dental software firm iDentalSoft
A ransomware group says it stole patient records from the cloud dental software vendor, which has not publicly confirmed a breach.
November 5, 2026
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Industry Updates
Align Technology names new CEO
Jennifer L. Davis will lead Align Technology, effective December 31, 2026.
November 5, 2026
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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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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
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Dental Education
These factors affect burnout in dentistry
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Marketing
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
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Brain
What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
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