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Privacy
eAssist Dental reportedly struck by ransomware attack
A major dental billing platform was allegedly hit by a sophisticated ransomware gang.
September 9, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of having inappropriate conduct with minor
A Utah dentist is accused of shocking crimes involving a minor.
September 9, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist disciplined for lax infection control practices
A dentist was disciplined for numerous infection control practices, including using unsterilized instruments.
September 8, 2026
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Vulnerable Populations
Do you know about this dental paradox?
People who need dentists the most are avoiding them entirely.
September 8, 2026
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Legal Issues
Judge rules in dental patient death case
A judge ruled in a death complaint filed against a dentist.
September 3, 2026
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Alternative Pain Therapies
CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.
September 2, 2026
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Implants
Root canal vs. implant: Which comes out on top?
A new study compares root canal therapy versus implants.
September 1, 2026
A dentist illustrates a dental implant to a woman patient.
Legal Issues
Man accused of breaking into dental practice
A man was arrested after a break-in at a New York dental practice that left equipment in ruins.
August 31, 2026
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Fluoride
Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
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DSO
Colo. stays rule reshaping DSO ownership
Colorado has pumped the brakes on controversial dental service organization (DSO) ownership restrictions.
August 27, 2026
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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
Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea
By Melissa Busch
A college student is stuck in South Korea's legal system, with no immediate resolution in sight.
September 29, 2026
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CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
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Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
By Dr. Henry Hackney
Dr. Henry Hackney chimes in on the emotional burden in implant dentistry. The procedure is only part of the difficulty, he writes.
September 29, 2026
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Ex-Henry Schein manager gets jail for major embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
Luxury vacations and greed led to the 30-month prison sentence for a former credit supervisor at Henry Schein.
September 28, 2026
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Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse
By Melissa Busch
Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.
September 28, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for knowing your practice's numbers
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing the right numbers, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin, reveals your practice’s performance, issues, and the opportunities for growth.
September 28, 2026
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Oral surgeon wins suit over sleep apnea surgery
By Melissa Busch
A court has sided with a surgeon in a sleep apnea malpractice battle involving a jaw procedure.
September 25, 2026
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The importance of rediscovering the human side of dentistry
By Dr. Ricardo Mitrani
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani argues that presence, not merely clinical skill, builds the trust that grows a practice.
September 25, 2026
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Black and white gets the job done. Color gets you dental patient referrals.
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Dental patient referrals come from hospitality, not just service. Find out how to add color to your practice.
September 25, 2026
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Dentist disciplined after patient swallows dental file
By Melissa Busch
A dentist reportedly skipped one protective step during a root canal, leading to state discipline.
September 24, 2026
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How much ibuprofen is too much? Tom Viola on dentistry's most common pain medication question.
By Kevin Henry
Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down a new combo pain reliever's dosing and addresses dentistry's ongoing "how much is too much" debate.
September 24, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals what he wished he knew as a young dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares three pieces of advice he wishes he had known when he was launching his practice.
September 24, 2026
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