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Malpractice
Dentist indicted for Medicaid fraud
A dentist in Massachusetts has been indicted for submitting about $200,000 in false claims to the state's Medicaid program.
March 8, 2024
Envelope Cash
Restorations
Kerr launches new diamond bur line
Kerr Dental, a global manufacturer of dental products, has launched a line of presterilized single-patient-use diamond burs.
March 7, 2024
The SimpliCut product line from Kerr. Image courtesy of Kerr.
DSO
DSO MB2 Dental enters W.Va.
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental has entered West Virginia, partnering with two locations in the state.
March 7, 2024
Dental Chair
Sleep Apnea
Aiomega’s OSA device gets FDA nod
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared AIO Breathe, a device used to treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from biomedical firm Aiomega.
March 7, 2024
Oral Sleep Appliance
Industry Updates
DSO Alcan partners with CareStack
Dental service organization (DSO) Alcan Dental Cooperative has partnered with dental platform software management provider CareStack.
March 6, 2024
Business Deal Handshake
Industry Updates
Liberty Dental appoints new chief people officer
Dental benefits administrator Liberty Dental Plan has appointed Dorie Ramey, MBA, as its chief people officer.
March 6, 2024
Dorie Ramey, MBA, chief people officer at Liberty Dental Plan. Image courtesy of Liberty Dental Plan.
Dental Education
Doctors in Ariz. to get more dental education
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Delta Dental of Arizona have collaborated to enhance oral health education for medical students.
March 6, 2024
Lecture Hall University
AI
Overjet raises $53M to expand its AI platform
Dental artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Overjet has raised $53 million in series C funding to expand its AI platform and ultimately create a unified standard for dental providers and payers.
March 6, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Ai
Endodontics
Sonendo sells software assets for $16M, amends loan
Sonendo has sold software assets comprising TDO Software to Montreal-based Valsoft for $16 million and has amended a loan with a creditor.
March 5, 2024
Businesspeople Decision
Dental Education
Columbia offers dual dental, engineering degree
Columbia University is offering a new Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Philosophy in dental biomedical engineering dual degree.
March 5, 2024
Graduation Cap Degree
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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.
More in Home
Do you know the dental needs of kids with obesity?
By Ava Barros
Heavier children may have greater oral health needs and a lower quality of life. Involving oral health professionals in a multidisciplinary team may help.
February 4, 2026
Dental mirror and probe examining teeth during a medical checkup.
The biggest challenges facing dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Reinvigorate your practice and mission with tips from Dr. David Hornbrook on how he establishes patient trust, his approach to recommending treatment, and how clinicians can build gratifying careers.
February 4, 2026
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Key financial insights to help scale your practice
By Kevin Henry
Jason Gamble of U.S. Bank counsels dentists seeking to scale their practice about the foundational strategies they can adopt today.
February 4, 2026
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Riva SC is the next breakthrough
By Dr. Haleh Fazeli
Dr. Haleh Fazeli shares her experience using Riva SC, an advanced glass ionomer that offers superior strength, adaptability, and fluoride release for diverse restoration challenges.
February 4, 2026
Close-up of a treated molar tooth.
Man indicted in dental practice shooting
By Melissa Busch
The 74-year-old man who allegedly shot an employee at a dental practice has been indicted.
February 3, 2026
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Gum disease germ may be linked to breast cancer
By Ava Barros
Scientists report that a gum disease-linked bacterium may be found in breast cancer tissue and spread through the mammary ducts or blood, speeding the growth of tumors.
February 3, 2026
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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
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Podcast: From conventional to innovative care in pediatric dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Howard Elson details his rewarding journey from conventional dentistry to pediatric care and, now, retirement.
February 3, 2026
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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
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What's in your mouth makes you pack on the pounds? Maybe
By Ava Barros
A new Cell Reports study suggests patients with obesity have unique oral microbiomes and metabolites linked to cardiometabolic disease markers.
February 2, 2026
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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
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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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