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Legal Issues
Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement
A major dental plan was allegedly caught billing fake counseling calls to boost profits.
October 6, 2026
Dental tools lie on top of several $100 bills.
Patient Communication
What dental professionals really think about patients with obesity
A new study reveals an unspoken, uncomfortable truth about dental professionals' beliefs about obesity.
October 6, 2026
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Vulnerable Populations
Childhood adversity may have a startling effect on oral health
Childhood trauma may leave a mark on kids' teeth, according to a new study.
October 5, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist, practice arraigned on 40 crimes
A dentist and his practice were arraigned on more than three dozen crimes.
October 2, 2026
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Legal Issues
Man accused of abducting, assaulting, terrorizing dental employee
A dental office cleaner has been arrested in a shocking kidnapping and assault case.
October 1, 2026
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Infection Control
Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
A dentist was suspended after the Colorado Dental Board found many infection control failures.
October 1, 2026
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Sports Dentistry
Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
A study suggests that a dual approach may protect swimmers' enamel from chlorine-induced dental erosion.
October 1, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental manager charged with a dozen-plus felonies
A dental manager in Michigan was arraigned on 15 felonies.
September 30, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea
A college student is stuck in South Korea's legal system, with no immediate resolution in sight.
September 29, 2026
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Hygiene Tools
CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
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Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
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Office Management
Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
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Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
More in Home
3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom
By Dr. Monique M. Nadeau
A dentist who reviews malpractice cases shares habits that keep complaints out of court.
October 13, 2026
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Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print
By Kwanwoo Lee
Before joining a dental tech beta program, patent attorney Kwanwoo Lee explains what you should check first.
October 13, 2026
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Dentist gets probation for infection control violations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.
October 12, 2026
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These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury
By Melissa Busch
Mercury exposure disparities related to amalgam fillings exist among children, according to a new study.
October 12, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for enhancing the new patient experience
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Following Dr. Roger P. Levin's tips, you can ensure a patient's first visit leads to a highly satisfied, lifelong patient.
October 12, 2026
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AI, treatment planning, and the future of full-arch dental implants
By Kevin Henry
21D founder Dr. Rajesh Vijay explains how AI could help general dentists plan treatment for full-arch cases in 15 minutes.
October 12, 2026
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Work less for the good of teeth? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.
October 9, 2026
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Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
By Dr. Peter Auster
Shofu's BeautiLink SA combines Giomer bioactivity, strong zirconia bonding, and easy cleanup. Learn why it earned Catapult's Vote of Confidence.
October 9, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn how the AAP Dental Hygienist Recognition Program helps hygienists learn, connect, earn CE, and advance periodontal care.
October 9, 2026
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Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey couple who operated a nonprofit claiming to help at-risk populations was convicted of defrauding the U.S. government.
October 8, 2026
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This may push your hygienist to quit
By Melissa Busch
Eight in 10 dental hygienists have these experiences at work that destroy morale and make them want to leave their jobs.
October 8, 2026
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Type 1 diabetes and oral health: Considerations for dental practitioners
By Dr. Samira Shafaee
Dr. Samira Shafaee explains the specific oral health risks and emergency protocols dentists must understand with type 1 diabetes.
October 8, 2026
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