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DSO Heartland announces 2023 milestones
Dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental achieved several milestones, including adding 94 supported practices and relocating existing offices, in 2023.
February 8, 2024
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Industry Updates
Subscribili raises $4M, partially funded by Vyne
Subscription-based dental firm Subscribili has secured $4.3 million in seed funding, which was partially supported by Vyne Dental.
February 8, 2024
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Product Updates
Armis to debut at Chicago Midwinter with product deal
Armis Biopharma will debut its dental infection control products at a discounted price for the first time at the Chicago Dental Society 2024 Midwinter Meeting.
February 7, 2024
Armis Biopharma's dental infection control products. Image courtesy of Armis Biopharma.
Industry Updates
DGTL to move restoration manufacturing to the U.S.
DGTL has launched its network of digital-only dental labs that will stop manufacturing restorations overseas and make them in the U.S.
February 7, 2024
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Envista joins Women in DSO
Dental products company Envista Holdings has joined Women in DSO as a platinum industry partner.
February 7, 2024
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DSO DCA adds practices in Conn., Wis.
Dental service organization (DSO) Dental Care Alliance (DCA) has acquired two new practices in Connecticut and Wisconsin.
February 7, 2024
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Millennium Dental offers free gum disease laser treatment
Laser-assisted regeneration technology company Millennium Dental Technologies is giving away gum disease dental laser treatments to 100 patients.
February 6, 2024
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Industry Updates
DSO PDS Foundation touts 2023 achievements
Dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation achieved several milestones, including awarding scholarships to more than 70 students, in 2023.
February 6, 2024
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Align launches new intraoral scanner
Invisalign maker Align Technology has launched the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner, which is designed for faster scanning and improved visualization.
February 6, 2024
The iTero Lumina intraoral scanner wand. Image and caption courtesy of Align Technology Inc.
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Planet DDS gets data security certification
Cloud-based dental software provider Planet DDS has received the System and Organization Controls 2 Type 2 data security certification.
February 6, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced to 2 decades of hard labor
A dentist who pleaded guilty to attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has been sentenced.
A male patient has his eyes examined by an opthomologist.
Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may be linked to serious eye condition
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Hygiene Tools
Brush and add 1 more thing: A simple dental home care approach that sticks
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Legal Issues
Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
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Pediatrics
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
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The golden age of dental practice: Why 2026 is your year to transform
By Dr. Lior Tamir
Discover how cloud technology, AI, and digital tools are revolutionizing dental practices in 2026.
January 16, 2026
Modern dental operatory with advanced diagnostic equipment and monitors.
Case report reveals woman with extremely rare fused teeth
By Melissa Busch
A woman presented with an extremely rare case of bilateral fusion of her permanent lower jaw lateral incisors and canines, according to a case report.
January 15, 2026
Dental x-ray series showing multiple views of tooth structures.
The looming threat facing academic dentistry
By Ava Barros
An imminent faculty shortage in dental schools threatens to jeopardize student success and strain universities.
January 15, 2026
A dental professional works on a patient's teeth while an instructor supervises.
Podcast: The power of internal marketing in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Brett Allen of Marketing 32 discusses how effective communication with existing patients can lead to increased revenue and improved patient experiences.
January 15, 2026
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When definitions become barriers
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Supporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.
January 15, 2026
A dental hygienists cleans a patient's teeth.
Dentist with disciplinary history cited for infection control issues
By Clark Kauffman
The sanctioned dentist's prior violations included cocaine use and sales.
January 14, 2026
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Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults
By Melissa Busch
Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
January 14, 2026
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This dentist's wish for her colleagues in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Leana Lundt imparts her advice to fellow dentists about taking charge of your future and how to differentiate yourself in dentistry.
January 14, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Leana Lundt.
Happy Teeth may help teach kids about oral health
By Ava Barros
The Happy Teeth digital app may outperform traditional methods in improving kids’ knowledge of oral health and healthy eating.
January 14, 2026
A young girl smiles as she looks at a smartphone. She is holding a toothbrush in her right hand.
Court rules clinic retaliated against assistant over BLM comment
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. district court ruled that a dental clinic retaliated against a dental assistant who was placed on leave after objecting to being asked if she attended a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest.
January 13, 2026
Judicial bench with golden eagle, scales of justice, and U.S. and state flags.
Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist
By Ava Barros
The findings reinforce how socioeconomic status affects oral health inequalities and highlight the need for removing barriers to care.
January 13, 2026
Close-up of damaged and discolored teeth with visible gaps and decay.
Why dental practices are prime targets for email-based cyberattacks
By Usman Choudhary
How can you reduce your practice's risk of a cyberattack without disrupting care? Usman Choudhary offers his thoughts.
January 13, 2026
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