Patient Communication

Shadow AI is creating a new patient data blind spot in dentistry

By Jacob Nolen

Dentistry's AI boom boosts efficiency, but shadow AI, says Jacob Nolen, is quietly exposing patient data.

July 2, 2026

Delta Dental patient portal users may be owed cash for privacy settlement

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Patients with a my.deltadentalcoversme.com account (January 23, 2021-January 23, 2025) may qualify for a payment; the deadline is in August.

July 1, 2026

Large U.S. dental referral firm hit with cyberstrike

By Melissa Busch

A devastating ransomware attack has targeted a major U.S. dental referral firm, jeopardizing the data of millions of people.

June 30, 2026

AI translation tool bridges communication gaps for Spanish-speaking patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The new tool is designed to resolve communication challenges for rural practices and clinics.

June 24, 2026

Don't spend another dollar on dental marketing until these things are in place

By Alex Nuttall

Building a strong marketing foundation is essential before investing another dollar into advertising, writes Alex Nuttall.

June 19, 2026

AGD members gain access to Oryx dental software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

AGD members can now unlock AI-powered practice management at exclusive member rates.

June 11, 2026

Vyne Dental, Carestream announce strategic partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental practices will gain access to Vyne ClearCoverage, enabling real-time benefits verification in existing workflows.

June 10, 2026

'Everybody likes parfaits.' Implementing layered cybersecurity in your dental practice, Part 2

By Tasha Dickinson

Tasha Dickinson believes the seven-layer cybersecurity approach transforming how dental practices safeguard patient information

June 9, 2026

Dental benefits administrator hit with cyberstrike affecting 2.6M

By Melissa Busch

The network of a major dental benefits administrator has been compromised, with customer data publicly leaked online.

June 5, 2026

Do’s and don’ts for offering patient financing

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Interest-free financing can boost case acceptance and practice revenue, but patients have to know it’s available, says Dr. Roger P. Levin.

June 1, 2026

Do’s and don’ts for scheduling overdue patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Overdue patients can cost a practice over $1 million over a dentist’s career, but prompt action can fix it, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

May 17, 2026

Why 'dentist near me' is no longer enough and what dental practices need to do instead

Patients aren't just searching for the nearest dentist anymore. They're researching, comparing and deciding, often before they ever reach your website, writes Nathan Giblett.

May 17, 2026

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