DrBicuspid.com staff writersImaging & CAD/CAMCarestream Dental, ADA Forsyth Institute announce strategic initiativeCarestream DentalCarestream Dental is giving one of oral health's top research organizations a powerful new tool.July 29, 2026DSODSO Smile Doctors names new CFODental service organization (DSO) Smile Doctors has appointed Jeff Knudson as its chief financial officer (CFO).July 29, 2026Scope of PracticeDel. bill expands dental hygienists' scope of practiceSenate Bill 283, awaiting the governor's signature, lets Delaware hygienists provide more preventive care independently.July 28, 2026Orofacial PainSeptodont launches Flavalta, the 1st lidocaine formula with flavoring agentsSeptodontFlavalta, the first lidocaine formula with flavoring agents, marks a significant innovation for Septodont.July 28, 2026Regulatory UpdatesCalif. delays $1B in Medi-Cal dental cuts 1 yearGov. Gavin Newsom and the legislature delayed the cuts a year, preserving Medi-Cal dental rates and coverage for undocumented patients.July 27, 2026Smile DesignOrtek positions BasicBites as 'daily enamel nutrition,' a new category built on microbiome scienceOrtek believes BasicBites were built on microbiome science before it was mainstream. Now the company is giving that science its own category in oral care.July 27, 2026Dental AssistantAspen Dental, DANB announce Aspen Award for Excellence in Dental AssistingAspen Dental and the DANB are recognizing Aspen dental assistants who pursue certification and demonstrate excellence.July 24, 2026DSODentalcorp enters the U.S. market with latest acquisitionDentalcorp, one of the largest networks of dental practices in Canada, has entered the U.S. market.July 24, 2026Hygiene ToolsOpalescence launches new toothpastesOpalescence has added two new whitening toothpastes to its lineup.July 23, 2026ConferencesConvergence Health Summit set to tackle healthcare adoption gapThe inaugural summit, set for July 24 in New York City, will emphasize technology adoption over product demonstrations.July 23, 2026Page 1 of 78Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. judge rules against state advertising ruleA U.S. judge has struck down a dental advertising rule as unconstitutional under the First Amendment.TMJ/TMDTaking birth control pills may be a real pain for your mouthSmile DesignHe built a practice around hospitality 1st, and the cosmetic dentistry followedLegal IssuesDentist accused of assaulting 2 patients suspendedSponsor ContentFree webinar for dental leaders
