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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.

States expanded Medicaid dental coverage for low-income adults, but GOP budget cuts could eliminate these gains.

March 6, 2026

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Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of plan for dental Medicare

Medicare doesn't cover most dental care, but consumer advocates had hoped that would change after Democrats took control of the White House and Congress. But chances are looking slim because at least one Democratic senator opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries.

December 13, 2021

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Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy

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

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

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Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness

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Improving patient recovery following SRP

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Judge rules in dental patient death case

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

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

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

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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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Improving patient recovery following SRP

By Maryam Shamuel, RDH, Dr. Ben Alvarez

How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.

September 4, 2026

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Judge rules in dental patient death case

By Melissa Busch

A judge ruled in a death complaint filed against a dentist.

September 3, 2026

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Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk

Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.

September 3, 2026

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Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice

By Dr. Alan Stern

Money isn't the whole story, writes Dr. Alan Stern. Practices need to rethink what a dental assistant career can offer and whom they hire.

September 3, 2026

Dentist And Assistant

Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?

By Mary K. Hughes, RDH

Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.

September 3, 2026

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Board charges Iowa dentist with negligence

By Clark Kauffman

A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist faces disciplinary action involving charges of negligence.

September 2, 2026

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CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition

By Melissa Busch

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.

September 2, 2026

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The 10 features orthodontists rarely talk about

Dr. Trevor Nichols breaks down how airway health, team training, and general dentistry shape his orthodontic practice.

September 2, 2026

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Dentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices update

By Marshall Strisik

A new U.S. rule requires dentists to update their notice of privacy practices. Marshall Strisik offers a fast fix to ensure compliance.

September 1, 2026

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