Dr. Lavanya Chadaram

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Regulatory Updates
What a 1st-time 'Hill Day' taught a dentist about debt, policy, and why advocacy can't wait
One dentist relates her experience on Capitol Hill and says policymakers want to hear from clinicians and are listening.
July 24, 2026
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
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Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
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Office Management
Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
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Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
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