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Hygiene Insider: Study finds hygienists feel ready for practice in underserved communities

September 19, 2016

Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Avoiding 'Amphetamine Annie'; online marketing; and new products video

September 15, 2016

CAD/CAM Insider: Do resin cements affect CAD/CAM materials?

September 14, 2016

Cosmetic Dentistry Insider: Can resin cements affect final color?

September 12, 2016

Patient Communication

CDA peer-review chair highlights process benefits

Dr. Teresa Yang tries to help dentists and patients resolve issues in a timely and nonthreatening manner, focusing on evidence, in her role as chair of the California Dental Association (CDA) Council on Peer Review.

September 12, 2016

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Dental Specialties

Week in Review: Decreasing sedation incidents; CDA Presents videos on implants and anesthesia

September 8, 2016

Multifaceted approach needed for safer sedation

New training simulation equipment, new technology, revised sedation guidelines, and a focus on evidence and prevention rather than blame are among the ways dentists, dental organizations, and dental boards could work to decrease the likelihood of patient sedation deaths, according to ADA spokesperson Dr. Joel Weaver.

September 8, 2016

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Dental Practice

Practice Management Insider: Corporate dentistry challenges & better patient relationships

September 7, 2016

Week in Review: Specialist ads; ClearCorrect vs. Align; and can root canal prevent heart attack?

September 1, 2016

Infection Control

Week in Review: Infection-control breach; ICD-10 is coming; HIPAA compliance

August 25, 2016

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A woman working at a desk rubs her eyes. Behind her is a blurred office.

Work less for the good of teeth? Maybe.

A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.

Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!

Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.

Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program

Empty wood jury chairs are shown.

Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam

A woman healthcare worker wearing PPE looks out a window.

This may push your hygienist to quit

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

Busy dental operatory.

Podcast: From conventional to innovative care in pediatric dentistry

Dr. Howard Elson details his rewarding journey from conventional dentistry to pediatric care and, now, retirement.

February 3, 2026

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

Close-up of men wearing business suits seated before microphones.

What's in your mouth makes you pack on the pounds? Maybe

A new Cell Reports study suggests patients with obesity have unique oral microbiomes and metabolites linked to cardiometabolic disease markers.

February 2, 2026

Dental examination showing an open mouth with a dental mirror.

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

Dental clinic with carpeting mimicking a football field yardlines.

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

Close-up of dental surface with medical instrument and tooth enamel

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

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

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

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The billing problems dental practices are carrying, and how to stop repeating them

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

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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