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Industry Updates
Nexa3D adds new partners, resins
3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D has added two dental partners in North America and has launched three new resins.
March 5, 2024
New Pac Dent 3D printing resins for dental procedures and restorative applications include Denture Base 2.0, Surgical Guide 2.0, and Splint 2.0. Image and caption courtesy of Nexa3D.
Industry Updates
AAODM to sponsor Spear
The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) is now a corporate-level sponsor of Spear Education for 2024.
March 5, 2024
Dental Receptionist
Hygiene Tools
Woman breaks world record with tongue wider than a soda can
A woman in Oregon has made it into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest tongue circumference for a female.
March 2, 2024
Jenny DuVander. Image courtesy of guinnessworldrecords/Instagram.
Hygiene Tools
DJ Khaled goes gold, promoting high-end oral care line
DJ Khaled is taking oral care to the next level.
March 2, 2024
DJ Khaled. Image courtesy DJ Khaled/Instagram.
Product Updates
Dentsply's scanner to be integrated into A-dec systems
The Primescan Connect intraoral scanner from dental manufacturer Dentsply Sirona will be integrated into dental operatory equipment manufacturer A-dec's 500 and A-dec 300 delivery systems.
March 1, 2024
Intraoral Scanner
Dental Education
Schein, NDA, Schattner accepting mentorship applications
Henry Schein, the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Schattner Foundation are seeking applicants for a mentorship program tailored to aspiring dental professionals.
March 1, 2024
Students Diverse College
Legal Issues
U.S. court rules in favor of Align in 2 antitrust suits
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgments in favor of Invisalign maker Align Technology in two antitrust class action lawsuits.
February 29, 2024
Gavel Judge
Industry Updates
Planet DDS introduces revamped Denticon
Cloud-based dental software provider Planet DDS has launched a revised version of its Denticon practice management platform.
February 29, 2024
Female Dentists Computer
Invisible Aligners
New aligner brand FirstClass launches
FirstClass Aligners has launched its new clear aligner service, aiming to boost standards in quality, convenience, and affordability.
February 28, 2024
Clear Aligner
Vulnerable Populations
Univ. of Minn. gets $100K to better care for special needs patients
The University of Minnesota (Univ. of Minn.) School of Dentistry’s Special Healthcare Needs Clinic has received a $100,000 grant to cover updates at the facility.
February 28, 2024
Dental Hygienist Woman
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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.
A young girl smiles as the viewer.
Pediatrics
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
A woman healthcare worker accepts a credit card from a woman patient.
Office Management
Nearly 1 in 5 practices pays 4% or more to accept credit cards
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Dental Practice
Do’s and don’ts for adding a new service
DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image, featuring a microphone, a masked cartoon dentist, and sound wave graphics.
Podcasts
Your AR report only tells you what already went wrong. Here's where dental revenue actually breaks.
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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
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, CEO of Levin Group.
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
Wooden judge's gavel and legal balance scales are positioned next to legal documents.
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
Close-up of hand holding lit cigarette with smoke drifting.
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
Dental invoice with instruments.
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
A woman with a shocked expression reviews a dental bill.
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
Close-up of a man's hand holding an needle next to a bare arm.
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
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a cartoon masked dentist and a professional microphone.
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
A man grimaces in pain and holds two hands to his jaw.
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
Medical researchers collaborate over a laptop in a bright laboratory setting.
Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
January 28, 2026
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