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Dental365 appoints new COO
Dental care provider Dental365 has promoted Jonathan Liebling to the position of chief operating officer (COO).
March 21, 2024
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DSO PepperPointe names new COO
Dental service organization (DSO) PepperPointe Partnerships has appointed Christy Englehart as its chief operating officer (COO), effective March 4.
March 21, 2024
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DSO MAX SSM appoints co-CEO
Dental service organization (DSO) Max Surgical Specialty Management (SSM) has named Mark Censoprano as its new co-CEO, effective immediately.
March 21, 2024
Mark Censoprano. Image courtesy of Mark Censoprano/LinkedIn.
Hygiene Tools
Picooc launches smart toothbrush
Personal care technology company Picooc has launched a new smart electronic toothbrush, the Picooc T1.
March 20, 2024
The Picooc T1 smart sonic electric toothbrush. Image courtesy of Picooc.
AI
Planmeca dental imaging software gets new AI tools
Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has launched new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for Planmeca Romexis.
March 20, 2024
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DSO
USOSM partners with 5 practices, enters Md.
Dental service organization U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has partnered with five new practices, including its first in Maryland.
March 20, 2024
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Staff Shortages
ADSO lauds bill that would make licensure easier
The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) has praised Florida lawmakers for passing a bill that would create a streamlined licensure pathway for out-of-state healthcare providers, including dentists, who move to the state.
March 19, 2024
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DSO
DSO Squire Dental names new CEO
Dental service organization (DSO) Squire Dental has named David North as its CEO.
March 19, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of prescribing drugs to herself
A dentist is accused of fraudulently buying controlled substances for personal use.
March 19, 2024
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AI
PatientTalk AI set to launch in 2024
Interactive voice artificial intelligence (AI) system for medical and dental practices PatientTalk AI is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.
March 18, 2024
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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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The self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnout
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Burnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
February 17, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing white lab clothes looks out a window.
What to consider before selling your practice
By Ryan Mingus
Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales outlines a checklist to ensure a profitable, headache-free practice sale.
February 17, 2026
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New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
By Melissa Busch
A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.
February 16, 2026
A dental implant model rests on a stack of $100 bills.
Guess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?
By Ava Barros
A recent study identifies three key factors pointing to why U.S. adults put off dental visits.
February 16, 2026
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IHS to cease using mercury amalgam
By Karie Neeley Anderson
The U.S. Indian Health Service is phasing out mercury amalgam by 2027, swapping it with heavy metal-free materials.
February 16, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New-patient phone calls are an invaluable brand-building opportunity, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these steps to make every call count.
February 16, 2026
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
February 13, 2026
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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
By Melissa Busch
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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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
By Ava Barros
Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.
February 13, 2026
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
By Melissa Busch
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
February 12, 2026
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Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed
By Kevin Henry
An expert reviews the do's and don'ts of romantic relationships in dental offices, from patient interactions to team dynamics and professional conduct.
February 12, 2026
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Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?
By Ava Barros
Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.
February 12, 2026
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