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Legal Issues
New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.
February 16, 2026
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
February 13, 2026
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Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.
February 13, 2026
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
February 12, 2026
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Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients
A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.
February 11, 2026
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Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs
A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.
February 10, 2026
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Insurance
Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?
Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.
February 10, 2026
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Legal Issues
Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction
Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.
February 9, 2026
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Dental Hygiene
How dental hygienists are holding up
Dental hygienists reported how they are feeling professionally, and the study results may surprise you.
February 5, 2026
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Trial postponed for dentist accused of assault
A dentist accused of assaulting a woman multiple times over a year has had his trial delayed, according to a story.
February 4, 2026
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
This may indicate the severity of dental infections
This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.
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Marketing
Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI
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Hygiene Tools
Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes
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Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges
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Orofacial Pain
Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists
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Troubled dental manager convicted
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager accused of fraud, prescribing drugs, and performing dangerous procedures without a dental license was convicted.
February 24, 2026
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There may be a new reason to undergo orthodontics
By Ava Barros
Patients with this anatomical feature had a higher risk of posterior tooth loss, reports a study published in Clinical Oral Investigations.
February 24, 2026
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Dentists could be on the frontline for detecting this disease
By Ava Barros
In a study, researchers report that chairside testing revealed that 35% of patients were undiagnosed with this condition.
February 24, 2026
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This whitening method may preserve enamel
By Ava Barros
A nonperoxide toothpaste appeared to whiten teeth as effectively as peroxide-fluoride formulations without weakening enamel.
February 24, 2026
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Are bulk-fill resins effective for dental restorations?
By Ava Barros
How do bulk-fill composite resins fare versus incremental layering? A Journal of Dentistry review breaks it down.
February 24, 2026
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5 essential clinical tips from CDOCS
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover five skill-altering clinical tips from CDOCS experts to transform your dental practice, improve patient outcomes, and elevate your surgical techniques.
February 24, 2026
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What dental professionals should know about X-linked hypophosphatemia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clinicians may encounter X-linked hyphosphatemia. Dr. Juan Yepes explains the signs dentists should look for and the effective treatments.
February 24, 2026
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Team USA’s Jack Hughes loses teeth during gold medal victory
By Kevin Henry
Jack Hughes lost three teeth after taking a stick to the face during Team USA's gold medal hockey win over Canada. Learn what happened and Hughes' recovery details.
February 23, 2026
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67-year-old dentist allegedly drugged, assaulted high schooler
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for predatory crimes against a high school student.
February 23, 2026
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Columbia University, with Epstein ties, punishes 2, announces donation
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Columbia University disciplined two school officials alleged to have helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend gain acceptance into its dental school.
February 23, 2026
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Dental hygiene debate: Virginia's risky scope changes
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, cautions that controversial proposed changes to the dental workforce in Virginia should concern all oral healthcare professionals.
February 23, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices can quickly and sustainably bump production 20% by following two key steps, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 23, 2026
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