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Industry Updates
Henry Schein to host ThriveLive 2024 in May
Henry Schein will host ThriveLive 2024, its annual dental event at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, NV, from May 2-4.
April 4, 2024
Las Vegas Sign
Industry Updates
ZimVie close on $375M sale of spine business
Products manufacturer ZimVie is now a dental-only business after completing the sale of its spine business to an H.I.G. Capital affiliate for $375 million.
April 4, 2024
Money Pile
Industry Updates
3M dental, medical spinoff Solventum completed
3M
3M’s healthcare spinoff Solventum has been completed and began publicly trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 1.
April 3, 2024
Stock Exchange
Public Health
Used chewing gum used to create medical tests
Single-use rapid medical tests, known as lateral flow tests (LFT), have been crafted using a range of recycled materials, including discarded chewing gum, according to video that Reuters shared on social media on March 27.
April 3, 2024
Girl Bubble Gum Social
DSO
DSO Straine adds more practices, enters FL
Dental Service Organization (DSO) Straine Dental Management has affiliated with new practices, expanding into Florida.
April 2, 2024
Business Handshake Meeting
Product Updates
Plus Ultra, Zimba debuted at Walmart in March
Oral care sister brands Plus Ultra and Zimba were made available for purchase at some Walmart stores in March.
April 1, 2024
Teeth Whitening Strips Ed
Industry Updates
Shils Fund seeks “Shark Tank” participants at CDA
The Shils Entrepreneurial Fund is looking for oral health innovators for its “Shark Tank”-style Great Oral Health Pitch Event, held at the California Dental Association Meeting (CAD) on May 18.
April 1, 2024
Oral Care Products Resized
Restorations
Dentsply's academy offers indirect restorations courses
Dentsply Sirona (DS) is offering a new indirect restorations continuing education course series through the DS Academy.
March 30, 2024
Dental Chair Res
Legal Issues
Ex-employee accused of stealing $400K from dental practice
A former employee at a dental practice in New York has been accused of stealing more than $400,000 from the business.
March 29, 2024
Money Bills Handcuffs
Industry Updates
KYT Dental gains in-network status
KYT Dental Services, a dental practice located in Fountain Valley, CA, is now in-network with all major preferred provider organization (PPO) insurance providers.
March 28, 2024
Dental Insurance
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Legal Issues
Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
A dentist's decade-long Halloween tradition crumbles after he faces city fines and code violations.
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Pediatrics
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
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Office Management
Nearly 1 in 5 practices pays 4% or more to accept credit cards
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Dental Practice
Do’s and don’ts for adding a new service
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Podcasts
Your AR report only tells you what already went wrong. Here's where dental revenue actually breaks.
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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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Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
February 20, 2026
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