Dental Practice

Aspen Dental, DANB announce Aspen Award for Excellence in Dental Assisting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Aspen Dental and the DANB are recognizing Aspen dental assistants who pursue certification and demonstrate excellence.

July 24, 2026

Insurance pressure, consolidation, and status-chasing pulled dentistry away from the patient. Here's how to restore that.

By Matt Hutchings

Reimbursements stagnated, DSOs expanded, and practices optimized for scale. In that shift, says Matt Hutchings, dentistry lost sight of the patient.

July 24, 2026

Dental assistant sentenced to 40 years in prison

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant has been sentenced to decades in prison.

July 23, 2026

Are women in the U.S. on the precipice of taking over dentistry?

By Ava Barros

Women make up a larger share of U.S. dental students, especially at private schools, a study finds, boosting care access.

July 22, 2026

Jury convicts imposter dentist

By Melissa Busch

A jury has convicted a woman who performed illegal dental procedures.

July 21, 2026

4 generations, 1 practice: Dr. Mischa Krebs on reputation, technology, and what longevity means in dentistry

Dr. Mischa Krebs' grandfather placed a restoration in 1962 that lasted 45 years. That's the standard Mischa applies to everything.

July 21, 2026

Dentist arrested after 4-year-old dies disciplined

By Melissa Busch

Disciplinary action has been taken against a pediatric dentist who is accused of giving a 4-year-old a lethal dose of sedatives during a routine procedure.

July 20, 2026

That denied claim might not be over. Here's when to fight back.

By Ashley Bond

A denied claim isn't a final decision. It's often an invitation to provide more information. Ashley Bond explains how to tell the difference.

July 20, 2026

Do’s and don’ts for creating team longevity

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Strong teams thrive when practices foster trust, accountability, and there’s a culture of mutual respect, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

July 20, 2026

Dentist accused of abusing multiple women

By Melissa Busch

Three women have accused a New York dentist of predatory behavior and assault.

July 17, 2026

From chairside to check: Why documentation is a leadership issue

By Kathy James

Insurance companies and courts are judging your documentation, and most practices don't grasp how exposed they are, writes Kathy James.

July 17, 2026

Dentist arrested after 4-year-old dies following routine procedure

By Melissa Busch

A pediatric dentist was arrested for allegedly administering doses of sedatives, which would have been toxic for an adult, that killed a 4-year-old girl.

July 16, 2026

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