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3 trends that will shape the dental industry in 2026

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Three trends will separate thriving practices from struggling ones. Dr. Ryan Hungate explores these trends and how clinicians are using them and growing.

February 3, 2026

Dental Office Busy

Podcast: From conventional to innovative care in pediatric dentistry

Dr. Howard Elson details his rewarding journey from conventional dentistry to pediatric care and, now, retirement.

February 3, 2026

Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400

Oral surgeon faces suspension over patient death

By Melissa Busch

An examiner is recommending that an oral surgeon, who is the defendant in a lawsuit involving a man who died following a dental procedure, have his license suspended.

February 2, 2026

Formal Hearing Regulatory семен саливанчук

What's in your mouth makes you pack on the pounds? Maybe

A new Cell Reports study suggests patients with obesity have unique oral microbiomes and metabolites linked to cardiometabolic disease markers.

February 2, 2026

Mouth Dental Mirror New Africa

A slogan fit for the New England Patriots and dentistry

By Ann-Marie DePalma

"Believe it before you see it" applies to football and dentistry, where success hinges on aligned teams, consistent leadership, and a focus on excellence in patient care, writes Ann-Marie DePalma.

February 2, 2026

Operatory Football Field Level Up

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

Figure 1: I don’t think I sealed that gingival margin.

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

Levin Practice Success 400

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

Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock

These addictions may be tied to TMDs

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

Cigarette Smoker Closeup

The billing problems dental practices are carrying, and how to stop repeating them

Break the cycle of billing chaos with better systems that reduce rework and create predictability in 2026, writes Ashley Bond.

January 30, 2026

Dental Billing Africa Studio

The 'credit invisible' problem in dental care

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

Woman Bill Stressed Andrii Zastrozhnov

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

Fire Rescue Tape Stephen

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