DrBicuspid.com staff writersRegulatory UpdatesAGD analyzes impact of CMS amalgam phaseout on dentistsThe AGD is outlining the financial and clinical challenges general dentists may face under CMS' Medicaid amalgam phaseout.September 10, 2026AIADHA journal studies AI charting tools in hygiene educationA pilot study reported that AI-based documentation tools improved workflow efficiency and patient connection in student clinics.September 10, 2026Staff ShortagesHygienist shortage pushes practices to rework staffing modelsMore than 90% of dentists call hygienist recruitment difficult, and federal projections show the workforce gap could widen through 2038.September 9, 2026Practice Management SoftwareCurve Dental introduces Curve MembershipsCurve Memberships is designed to help practices identify patients who could benefit from an in-house dental membership plan.September 9, 2026Organized DentistryADA seeks CDT 2028 code change requests by Nov. 1The ADA is accepting requests to add, revise, or delete dental procedure codes, with accepted changes taking effect January 1, 2028.September 8, 2026Industry UpdatesDelta Dental of R.I., Boston University launch scholarship to build state's workforceDelta Dental of Rhode Island and Boston University launched a scholarship to build the state's dental workforce.September 8, 2026Hygiene ToolsDyson launches CameraJet toothbrushThe $499 Dyson CameraJet uses a camera and AI to analyze teeth and deliver a precision jet of mouth rinse to combat plaque.September 4, 2026Treatment SoftwareDSO Mosaic Dental selects Planet DDS’ DenticonDental service organization (DSO) Mosaic Dental Collective selected Denticon as its enterprise practice management platform.September 4, 2026EndodonticsWhy one endodontist calls Biodentine XP a 'win-win' for patients and dentistsSeptodontDr. Robert Salehrabi explains why Biodentine XP is a staple in his endodontic practice, from single-dose capsules to a 12-minute set time.September 3, 2026Smile DesignIvoclar unveils Adhese 2Adhese 2 universal adhesive combines light- and dual-curing capabilities in a single product.September 3, 2026Page 1 of 84Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCEO accused of stealing $800K in dental bill fundsA healthcare CEO is accused of stealing $800K from three school districts' healthcare accounts.Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryMaybe tune into this to curb 3rd-molar surgery anxiety?MarketingThe power of SWOTPrivacyeAssist Dental reportedly struck by ransomware attackLegal IssuesDentist accused of having inappropriate conduct with minor
