Privacy

Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.
October 19, 2026
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Critical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practice
By Tasha Dickinson
A practice can look perfect and hide a cybersecurity problem. Tasha Dickinson shares what buyers must ask before closing a deal.
October 19, 2026
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Hawaii Family Dental breach affects nearly 46,000 patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A July hacking incident exposed names, contact information, and treatment records for tens of thousands of Hawaii Family Dental patients.
September 22, 2026
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Your website's tracking pixel just cost a DSO $18.7 million. Here's what to check on yours.
By Marshall Strisik
Aspen Dental’s $18.7 million tracking pixel settlement is a wake-up call. Even if you're an independent practice, you're still at risk.
September 22, 2026
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Decades-old dental x-rays litter Lake Erie
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Decades-old dental radiographs mysteriously started washing up on the shores of Lake Erie in New York this summer.
September 15, 2026
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eAssist Dental reportedly struck by ransomware attack
By Melissa Busch
A major dental billing platform was allegedly hit by a sophisticated ransomware gang.
September 9, 2026
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Dentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices update
By Marshall Strisik
A new U.S. rule requires dentists to update their notice of privacy practices. Marshall Strisik offers a fast fix to ensure compliance.
September 1, 2026
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Could someone hack your dental practice from the parking lot?
By Tasha Dickinson
Waiting room Wi-Fi could be a path into your practice's network. Here's how to close the gap before hackers find it from the parking lot.
September 1, 2026
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Cybersecurity and the hidden liability in dental practice sales, Part 1
By Tasha Dickinson
Buyers now conduct cybersecurity due diligence before closing, writes Tasha Dickinson, and many sellers remain exposed.
August 11, 2026
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Black Talon Security named AAOMS Advantage Partner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) members can now access Black Talon's enterprise-grade security platform.
August 7, 2026
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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
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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
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