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Privacy
Delta Dental of Va. hit with breach, affecting 146K
Delta Dental of Virginia says it's experienced a data security incident that may have affected the personal information of about 146,000 people.
December 2, 2025
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Patient Communication
Keeping patients’ trust when upselling claims arise
A Denver Post report spotlighted practices allegedly driving costly, unnecessary treatments. DrBicuspid asked dentists how they safeguard patient trust.
December 2, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dental employee accused of stealing half a million from employer
A former dental office employee accused of stealing more than $600,000 from her employer was arrested on November 18.
December 1, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegations
Two dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.
November 26, 2025
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Legal Issues
Dentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patients
A judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.
November 25, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run gets no jail time
A dentist who entered a no-contest plea to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run was sentenced to one year of probation, avoiding any jail time.
November 24, 2025
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Pediatrics
Asthma inhaler use may cause tooth wear
Children and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.
November 24, 2025
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Legal Issues
Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations
An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.
November 21, 2025
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Ex-dental worker accused of major theft from employer pleads
A former practice employee accused of stealing over $500,000 from her employer pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
November 20, 2025
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Dental Practice
TikTok famous ‘The Twin Dentists’ allegedly mocked patients
Clinicians known as “The Twin Dentists” on social media and their staff allegedly mocked patients and used derogatory language in the workplace.
November 19, 2025
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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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Legal Issues
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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KaVo DIAGNOcam: The next-gen cavity diagnosis tool
By Dr. Ankur Gupta
Learn from Dr. Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education how DIAGNOcam by KaVo has revolutionized cavity detection in his practice with its advanced features.
February 2, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for offsetting inflation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With inflation squeezing margins, practices must increase production and decrease overhead. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips for doing both with minimal stress.
February 2, 2026
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Imposter dentist pleads not guilty to scamming patients
By Melissa Busch
A man who allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million while illegally practicing dentistry without a license has pleaded not guilty.
January 30, 2026
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These addictions may be tied to TMDs
By Ava Barros
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be associated with higher rates of certain addictions among university students, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
January 30, 2026
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The billing problems dental practices are carrying, and how to stop repeating them
By Ashley Bond
Break the cycle of billing chaos with better systems that reduce rework and create predictability in 2026, writes Ashley Bond.
January 30, 2026
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The 'credit invisible' problem in dental care
By Max Axler
Nearly half of U.S. adults worry about dental care costs. Holistic credit assessment technology can help 45 million 'credit invisible' Americans access necessary treatment, writes Max Axler.
January 30, 2026
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Dentist charged with arson
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.
January 29, 2026
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How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
By Melissa Busch
Disruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.
January 29, 2026
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Podcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOs
By Kevin Henry
The office manager role is evolving, and Dr. Roger P. Levin believes it's time clinicians appreciate the valuable potential the position holds.
January 29, 2026
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Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
By Ava Barros
Research suggests the roots of tooth pain may lie in social and maternal education gaps, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 29, 2026
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Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
By Kevin Henry
Aggressive dentistry and social media misinformation can disastrously harm patients. Dr. Anjali Rajpal discusses why expert guidance is crucial for safeguarding patients' oral health.
January 29, 2026
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$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments
By Ava Barros
University at Buffalo researchers are participating in a multi-institutional study to deepen the understanding of TMDs and drive better treatments.
January 29, 2026
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