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DSO
DSO DCA opens de novo practice in Mass.
Dental service organization (DSO) Dental Care Alliance (DCA) has opened a de novo practice in East Longmeadow, MA.
August 11, 2023
Dental Chair
Product Updates
Schein offers new subscription equipment repair program
Henry Schein has launched a new equipment repair subscription program called Henry Schein Thrive Service Plus.
August 10, 2023
Dental Instruments
DSO
DSO USOSM surgeon receives ACOMS Humanitarian Award
A surgeon who partners with U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has won a humanitarian award.
August 10, 2023
Dr. Julia Plevnia.
Industry Updates
Schein acquires majority interest in LPS
Henry Schein has acquired a majority ownership interest in Large Practice Sales LLC (LPS).
August 9, 2023
Business Deal Handshake
Insurance
Pearl’s Second Opinion to pair with Vyne’s Trellis
Dental software provider Pearl’s Second Opinion will be paired with Vyne Dental's revenue platform Trellis.
August 9, 2023
Dental Assistant Xray
Invisible Aligners
Ormco launches updated Spark clear aligners
Orthodontics firm Ormco Corporation has launched Spark clear aligners release 14, which includes new features.
August 8, 2023
The TruRoot CBCT collision alert system, which is a new feature of the Spark clear aligners release 14. Image courtesy of Ormco.
Intraoral Scanners
Angelalign partners with 3Shape
Digital orthodontics company Angelalign Technology has partnered with dental lab and intraoral scanner manufacturer 3Shape.
August 8, 2023
Clear Aligner Woman
AI
Planet DDS' systems to integrate with Pearl’s AI platform
Planet DDS' cloud imaging and practice management software will soon integrate with Pearl’s artificial intelligence (AI) Second Opinion software.
August 7, 2023
Dentist Xray Computer
Endodontics
AAE wins 8 dotCOMM 2023 awards
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has won eight awards at the 2023 dotCOMM Awards.
August 7, 2023
Business Trophy Award Winner Ceremony
Hygiene Tools
Waterpik launches new toothbrush with unique bristles
Waterpik has launched a new electric toothbrush that has bristles designed to hug the natural contours of tooth surfaces.
August 4, 2023
Oral Care Products Resized
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Legal Issues
Endodontist accused of sending explicit messages to boy
A trusted dental professional was arrested for an alleged shocking child exploitation investigation.
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Marketing
Asking AI to recommend dentists isn't going well
A woman dentist consults with a female patient.
Smile Design
Your mouth, your choice: Why dental treatment should fit the person in the chair
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Podcasts
Is your dental practice a 'duct tape DSO' asset? This is what buyers want in the next 5 years.
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced to 2 decades of hard labor
More in Home
Dental Duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?
By Michael Ventriello
Michael Ventriello speaks with strategist Holland Haiis on how conscious leadership can boost practice outcomes.
September 19, 2025
Headshot of Holland Haiis.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does clean water really stay clean in your dental practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts on a common dentistry mistake.
September 19, 2025
Promotional image featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi for the Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series.
Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
By Melissa Busch
North Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.
September 18, 2025
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Kids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with sickle cell disease have elevated oral health risks, but many lack proper dental care, a new study reports.
September 18, 2025
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How dental practice owners can beat higher operating costs
By Kyle Francis
Dental practices face rising costs from inflation, but partnering with a dental service organization offers certain advantages to reduce expenses, writes Kyle Francis.
September 18, 2025
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How smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the future
By Ava Barros
Smart dental biomaterials could revolutionize infection treatment, outperforming traditional methods, according to a review in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
September 18, 2025
Luminous tooth anatomy with intricate neural-like network and golden glowing connections.
Antibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs
By Ava Barros
A new Journal of Arthroplasty study finds that preventive antibiotics before dental work may not reduce the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in joint replacement patients.
September 18, 2025
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This treatment effectively cleans waterlines
By Ava Barros
Treating dental unit waterlines with neutralized electrochemically activated solutions may improve the water quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 18, 2025
Metallic dental unit waterline syringe.
Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
By Melissa Busch
A state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.
September 17, 2025
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Infection control matters to dental patients
By Ava Barros
Patients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to a Dental Assisting National Board survey.
September 17, 2025
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Clinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing canine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Farhad Boltchi from CDOCS discusses how he treated a case in which a patient presented with a congenital missing canine (tooth #6).
September 17, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Farhad Boltchi.
Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s
By Melissa Busch
Does marital status play a role in oral health? This large study states it may especially benefit men.
September 17, 2025
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