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Schein warns cyber hit possibly exposed customer, supplier data

Henry Schein has notified U.S. customers and suppliers that the cyber strike that kept its operations incapacitated for about a month may have exposed sensitive data.

November 14, 2023

Computer Keyboard Shadow Cyberattack

Schein close to recovering from 30-day cyberattack-caused pause

Henry Schein announced that it is close to operating normally following a cyberattack that struck the business on October 14.

November 13, 2023

Professional Hacker

Free gun with clear aligners promotion offered at practice

An orthodontics practice in North Carolina recently offered a "Grins and Glocks" promotion.

November 9, 2023

Rinse, brushes may manage gum disease in patients with diabetes

Rinsing with chlorhexidine and using interdental brushes regularly may be an effective, at-home way for patients with diabetes being treated for periodontitis to control gum disease.

November 9, 2023

Gum Inflammation

What the tooth fairy gives to a kid of a Kardashian

The tooth fairy left True Thompson, the daughter of Khloe Kardashian and NBA player Tristan Thompson, with a gift that may surprise some.

November 8, 2023

Lose weight, gain caries. Maybe?

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery may face a greater risk of developing caries compared to those who have medical treatment, including drug therapy.

November 8, 2023

Fla. dentist, husband accused of $1.5M in Medicaid fraud

A dentist and her husband who own and operate a string of dental practices in Florida have been arrested and accused of committing $1.5 million in Medicaid fraud.

November 7, 2023

Handcuffs Fingerprinting

Dental technician sentenced for theft at VA clinic

A dental technician was sentenced for stealing precious metals intended for dental restorations from a U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in New York.

November 7, 2023

Wash. dentist suspended following patient’s death

A patient death led to a dentist in Washington having his license and moderate sedation permit suspended.

November 6, 2023

Discipline Employee

Ransomware gang owns Schein cyberattack, threatens giant data leak

The BlackCat ransomware crew took responsibility for the cyberattack against Henry Schein, claiming it took a massive cache of data, including shareholder information.

November 3, 2023

Skull Error Danger

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Woman arrested for scamming dentist

A woman claiming to be a disgruntled former patient stole thousands of dollars from a dentist before she was arrested.

A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.

Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients

Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production

Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.

Dentistry’s 'age of disorder': What DSOs, practices, and suppliers must do differently

A woman judge holds a gavel against a wood sound block.

Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence

The power of SWOT

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

A SWOT analysis gives you a clear view of your practice’s position in the community and can unlock new growth opportunities.

September 10, 2026

eAssist Dental reportedly struck by ransomware attack

By Melissa Busch

A major dental billing platform was allegedly hit by a sophisticated ransomware gang.

September 9, 2026

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Dentist accused of having inappropriate conduct with minor

By Melissa Busch

A Utah dentist is accused of shocking crimes involving a minor.

September 9, 2026

A judge's gavel, handcuffs, and an arrest warrant document are pictured on a wood table.

Could chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?

By Karie Neeley Anderson

A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.

September 9, 2026

Close-up of a man with a slight beard holding a piece of chewing gum to his mouth.

These 10 viral TikTok trends are permanently damaging teeth, dentist warns

By Andrey Ilyabayev

Think you've seen it all? These TikTok's dental "hacks" have racked up millions of views and could send patients to your chair.

September 9, 2026

An older man wearing glasses looks at his smartphone with a concerned expression on his face.

Is reducing operatory noise the next big lever for patient care, staff retention?

In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, learn about a new solution that promises to end noise while boosting efficiency.

September 9, 2026

Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.

Dentist disciplined for lax infection control practices

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was disciplined for numerous infection control practices, including using unsterilized instruments.

September 8, 2026

A business professional grips a pen next to a clipboard containing documents. Across from him is a man with his hands clasped together. The image signifies formal disciplinary action.

Do you know about this dental paradox?

By Melissa Busch

People who need dentists the most are avoiding them entirely.

September 8, 2026

A woman dentist sits in a modern dental operatory. She holds her hand to her chin deep in thought.

Do’s and don’ts for providing exceptional customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Successful practices have systems that help them exceed patient expectations. Learn how to deliver a hospitality-driven experience.

September 8, 2026

Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.

September 4, 2026

A dentist wearing a mask uses tools to inspect a pregnant women's teeth.

How a dental hygienist fell in love with the practice's numbers

By Lauren Stanford, RDH

A hygienist explains why she fell for the numbers and how reading collections reports reveals where money is leaking from dental practices.

September 4, 2026

Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness

By Mehmet Dogan

Mehmet Dogan of Planet DDS explains a step-by-process on how marketing teams can turn demand into booked chairs.

September 4, 2026

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