DrBicuspid.com staff writersInfection ControlADS kicks off DICAM with campaign focused on daily safety habitsThe Association for Dental Safety's 2026 awareness month emphasizes small, consistent infection control behaviors over a set weekly curriculum.September 11, 2026Industry UpdatesSmile Generation, powered by PDS Health, supports Special Olympics ColoradoIt's a bird? No, it's a plane, and it's a way Smile Generation powered by PDS Health has partnered with Special Olympics Colorado.September 11, 2026Office ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi gives his thoughts on green dentistryLanmark360Dr. Tom Giacobbi says now is the time to consider how you can use more planet-friendly products in your dental practice.September 11, 2026Regulatory 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, 2026Page 1 of 84Next PageTop StoriesDental AssistantWhat do EFDAs mean for the future of the U.S. dental workforce?Expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) remain underutilized, but a new study offers recommendations to create a robust workforce.AIEssential questions to ask before buying AI for your practiceOffice ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi gives his thoughts on green dentistryPodcastsHow AI is revolutionizing administrative processes in the dental practiceLegal IssuesCEO accused of stealing $800K in dental bill funds
