Industry Updates

ADA seeks CDT 2028 code change requests by Nov. 1
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is accepting requests to add, revise, or delete dental procedure codes, with accepted changes taking effect January 1, 2028.
September 8, 2026
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Delta Dental of R.I., Boston University launch scholarship to build state's workforce
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Rhode Island and Boston University launched a scholarship to build the state's dental workforce.
September 8, 2026
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Curve Dental names new chief product officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Curve Dental has promoted Luke Anderson to chief product officer.
September 3, 2026
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ADSO begins search for new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) announced that CEO Andrew Smith is stepping down at the end of 2026.
September 1, 2026
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Planet DDS reports midyear growth, expands AI agent suite
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Planet DDS posted 24.3% ARR growth for Denticon and added four new AI agents amid a shift to suite-based platform pricing.
August 31, 2026
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Patterson Companies names new CIO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Companies has appointed Wasi Ahmed as its chief information officer (CIO).
August 26, 2026
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ADA calls for evidence-based antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ADA's new clinical practice statement finds dentist prescribing has stayed flat for a decade, even as antibiotic resistance grows.
August 25, 2026
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Henry Schein, Special Olympics extend health partnership
The partnership, which expands health screenings and wellness support for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will last through 2030.
August 24, 2026
Special Olympics' Chief Health Officer Dr. Dimitri Christakis (center) and Special Olympics Nevada athlete Paul Brooks Jr. (right) at the Thrive Live conference in Las Vegas, where Henry Schein renewed its partnership with Special Olympics.
Schein partners with Walk Your Plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has partnered with immersive walk-through technology company Walk Your Plans.
August 18, 2026
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Smile Source acquires Profitable PPOs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Source has acquired Profitable PPOs.
August 10, 2026
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DSO USOSM names new CFO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has named a new chief financial officer (CFO).
August 5, 2026
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United Concordia invites network dentists to join its Toys for Treats program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia is encouraging its dentists to turn Halloween candy into a teachable moment. Registration closes August 14.
August 4, 2026
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