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Register freeAetna Fixes Medicare Dental Claims Error After ADA Push
A months-long reimbursement glitch for out-of-network Medicare Advantage dental claims has been fixed after sustained pressure from organized dentistry.
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Science 02 Dental Pulp Cell Media and Periodontal Repair Research
Science · SEP 11CDT 2028 Code Change Deadline: Nov. 1 Explained
Once a year, a little-known ADA committee decides how dentistry gets described in code — and the window to propose changes for 2028 closes November 1.
Science 04Anxiety, Depression, and Kids' Oral Health: What Research Show
A new systematic review links childhood anxiety and depression to worse oral health outcomes — and raises questions about which comes first, the mood or the mouth.
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Science 05 Cancer-Fighting Gum Cuts HPV Levels by 93%: What It Means
Science · SEP 10Supplements Rival Antibiotics for Gum Disease: What to Know
A year-long study found omega-3s and low-dose aspirin matched antibiotics in treating severe gum disease, raising questions about how periodontal care might evolve.
Industry 07Dear ADA: Why Premiums Stay Flat While Care Costs Rise
Premiums have barely moved in years, but the cost of delivering care has climbed steadily — a gap that shapes what patients see at the front desk.
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Technology 08 ADA Reviews Antibiotic Guideline for Implant Surgery
Science · SEP 10Oral Microbiota in Dentate vs Denture Wearers
A new systematic review maps how the mouth's bacterial and fungal communities shift across natural teeth, complete dentures, and total tooth loss — with implications for care in later life.
Industry 10Dental Implant vs. Bridge in Miami: Which and Why
For a single missing tooth in Miami, the choice between an implant and a three-unit bridge comes down to bone, adjacent teeth, and how long you want the solution to last.
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Science 11 Enamel Regrowth Gel: What the New Research Means
Technology · SEP 10Antibiotics in Dental Implant Surgery: What Research Shows
A new global meta-analysis finds wide, inconsistent use of antibiotics around dental implant surgery — and asks what that means for patients and stewardship.
Industry 13Massachusetts Orders $8.4M Dental Insurance Rebates
A rare regulatory rebuke shows what happens when dental insurers fail to spend enough premium dollars on actual patient care.
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Industry 14 Invisalign vs Braces for Adults in Miami: Honest Guide
Technology · SEP 10ROS-Responsive H2S Coating for Dental Implants Explained
A new laboratory-stage implant coating uses the body's own inflammatory signals to release a healing gas — here's what it could mean for gum-to-implant integration.
Science 16No-Drill Cavity Treatment: What the SDF Trial Found
A century-old antimicrobial liquid is getting new attention after a major U.S. trial found it halted decay in most treated baby teeth without a drill in sight.
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Technology 17 Could 3D-Printed Zirconia Crowns Arrive Same-Day?
Science · SEP 04Emergency Dentist in Miami: The First Hour Guide
A calm, practical guide to the first sixty minutes after a dental emergency in Miami, and how to judge whether the ER, urgent care, or a dental chair is the right next stop.
Industry 19Porcelain Veneers in Miami: What the Price Hides
A single per-tooth number can't tell you if you're buying a Lumineer or a liability—here's what actually drives veneer pricing in Miami.
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Science 20 Root Canal or Extraction? How Miami Dentists Decide
Technology · SEP 033D-Printed Zirconia: Where the Evidence Stands in 2026
Printed crowns are reaching clinically acceptable fit, but strength still trails milled zirconia and the long-term trials are only now starting. What a patient should ask before saying yes.
Artificial Intelligence 22AI Reads Dental X-Rays: What the FDA Clearances Show
Twenty-nine cleared products from thirteen companies, sensitivity figures in the seventies to nineties, and almost no peer-reviewed clinical trials. A sober read of where dental AI stands.
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Industry 23 Dental Insurance in Florida: Implants and Crowns
Science · SEP 03Fluoride in 2026: New Studies and the EPA Review, Explained
Three new papers landed in April, the EPA is running an accelerated review, and South Florida tap water sits at the recommended level. Here is the evidence, without the noise.
Science 25Teeth Whitening in Miami: In-Office vs At-Home, Explained
In-office light-activated whitening, custom trays, and over-the-counter strips work through the same chemistry but differ sharply in speed, sensitivity, and how long the result actually holds.
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Science 26 What a Dagestan Study Says About Rural Oral Health
Science · SEP 03Tooth Count Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Surgery Survival
A large study links natural tooth count before pancreatic cancer surgery to survival time, suggesting oral health may mirror deeper markers of resilience.
Science 28Wisdom Teeth Removal in Miami: Timing, Sedation, Recovery
When third molars need to come out, who should do it, how sedation choices differ, and what recovery and cost actually look like in South Florida.
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Artificial Intelligence 29 The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI Reads the Radiograph
Science · SEP 02The Mouth Is a Gateway: Dentistry Turns Systemic
The oral microbiome is having its decade. Why physicians increasingly ask about your gums, and why the honest word in this science is 'association,' not 'cause.'
Technology 31Photogrammetry and the Vanishing Wait for New Teeth
The full-arch timeline collapsed from months to hours not because surgeons got faster, but because measurement got honest. Inside the digital workflow behind 'teeth in a day.'
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