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3 dental practices agree to pay $1M in settlements
By Melissa Busch
Three Washington state dental practices accused of engaging in fraudulent billing practices have reached settlements.
July 2, 2026
Magnifying Glass Fraud
Co-substance use is surging in this age group
By Karie Neeley Anderson
The patients who may likely be using alcohol-- including drinking heavily -- and mixing it with medications and drugs may be those you least expect.
July 2, 2026
Alcohol Bottles Drinks
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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Dentist to pay half a million-dollar settlement
By Melissa Busch
An Ohio dentist's alleged illegal billing workaround will cost him half a million dollars in a settlement.
July 1, 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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The CDT codes every dental hygienist should be able to defend in an audit
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, details three periodontal coding decisions that fall apart under audit and how to fix them.
July 1, 2026
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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
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Dentist sues university governing body
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is suing a California university for allegedly being forced into VIP patient favoritism over ethical care standards.
June 30, 2026
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Poor diet may increase oral cancer risk in women, absent tobacco or alcohol use
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Less-healthy diets have been linked to a higher oral cancer risk in women, especially nonsmokers and nondrinkers, with no similar increase seen in men.
June 30, 2026
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The state of dental care delivery in 2026 and beyond, Part 1
By Melissa K. Turner
Melissa K. Turner and Michael Cembrola detail what dental leaders need to understand as care moves beyond the traditional operatory.
June 30, 2026
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Man accused of dental office rampage to stand trial
By Melissa Busch
A judge ruled that an alleged disgruntled ex-patient will stand trial for the shooting death of dentist Dr. Benjamin Harouni in El Cajon, CA.
June 29, 2026
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Did you know these medications can hurt dental implants?
By Melissa Busch
These medications might be sabotaging your dental implants, according to a new study.
June 29, 2026
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