DrBicuspid.com staff writersInsuranceMedi-Cal to drop routine dental coverage for undocumented adultsCalifornia's Medi-Cal program will end routine dental benefits for roughly 2 million undocumented adult enrollees on July 1.May 29, 2026Industry UpdatesDentsply Sirona expands U.S. distribution networkDentsply SironaDentsply Sirona has expanded its U.S. distribution network.May 29, 2026Regulatory UpdatesMore states enact hygiene legislationA wave of legislation will affect how dental hygienists practice in 2026.May 28, 2026Industry UpdatesSchein elects independent board chairmanHenry Schein’s board of directors has elected William K. Daniel as its independent chairman.May 28, 2026HomeDid Neanderthals invent the root canal?A 59,000-year-old tooth discovered in a Siberian cave may be the first root canal. And its owner kept using it.May 28, 2026Hygiene ToolsTheraBreath presents clinical data for new toothpaste lineEight studies presented at IADR suggest that TheraBreath Healthy Gums Toothpaste outperformed Crest Regular on gum health, plaque, and malodor.May 27, 2026ImplantsRoe launches coping for full-arch implantsRoe Dental Laboratory now offers a self-adjusting titanium coping for full-arch implant restorations.May 27, 2026Smile DesignSprintRay unveils 'Close the Gap' campaignDrew Doughty stars in SprintRay's campaign, proving that same-day smiles are finally possible for dental patients.May 27, 2026Oral-Systemic LinkDelta Dental report: Patient awareness of oral-systemic link reaches record highThe State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report shows strong generational shifts in attitudes and persistent gaps in rural access.May 27, 2026Staff ShortagesADHA updates position statement on workforce shortageThe ADHA says three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce crisis is a retention problem, not a pipeline problem.May 26, 2026Page 1 of 66Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist arrested for ambush-style murderA dentist was arrested on May 27 for allegedly fatally shooting a 58-year-old man he lured outside.Legal IssuesWoman accused of running illegal home dental practiceOral-Systemic LinkCase report reveals hair growing in 11-year-old’s mouthOffice ManagementStreamline your practice for successSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
