ADA updates CDT codes for 2027: 5 notes
2026-04-14
The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee has approved 67 changes to the Current Dental Terminology codes for 2027. The updates include 28 additions, 33
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ADA, American Board of Dental Examiners advance dental licensure exams through new agreement
2026-04-14
A new agreement between the American Dental Association and the American Board of Dental Examiners marks a significant step forward in modernizing dental licensure and
Shofu Article Program: The Goldilocks Decision
2026-04-14
Finding the ‘Just Right’ Place to Practice Dentistry Written by: Branden Franzen An average conversation about my future tends to go something like this: Them:
Study Finds Cost Barriers to Dental Care Linked to Greater Heart and Dementia Risk in Seniors
2026-04-14
Older adults who delay or forgo dental treatment because of financial barriers may face a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia later in
What the largest DSOs accomplished in Q1
2026-04-14
Some of the largest DSOs focused their efforts on practice partnerships, de novo offices and technology investments during the first quarter of 2026. Sixteen updates
Virginia governor signs ADA-supported workforce bills into law
2026-04-14
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the Virginia Dental Association and the ADA. Introduced at the
Dental Protection answers top 10 AI questions from dental professionals
2026-04-14
A review of enquiries received from its members on artificial intelligence (AI) over the past 12 months has led Dental Protection to publish a Q&A
Oral Cancer Cases Are Rising and Dentists Say Better Oral Hygiene May Reduce Risk
2026-04-14
Maintaining strong oral hygiene habits may play an important role in reducing the risk of oral cancer, health experts say, as rates of the disease
Shofu Article Program: It’s a Match!
2026-04-14
Written by: Carter Bedinghaus Some winters feel long… this one felt historic. Between Match Day, my first root canal, and the Polar Plunge for the
A-dec Funds $1M Dental Scholarship Endowment
2026-04-14
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation recently announced a transformative $1,000,000 endowment from A-dec, a leading global manufacturer of premium dental equipment and solutions and a
67 changes coming to CDT 2027
2026-04-14
Sixty-seven changes are coming to the CDT Code in 2027, including 28 additions, 33 revisions and six editorial updates. The Code Maintenance Committee met March
The dual payoff of dental AI
2026-04-14
New dental technologies, in particular AI, can help practices enhance the patient experience and improve trust if implemented correctly. The use of AI to confirm