Bite-sized dental news for European professionals.https://bitewing.news/https://bitewing.news/en/six-dsos-expand-west-coast-2026/https://bitewing.news/en/six-dsos-expand-west-coast-2026/Six US DSOs expanded on the West Coast in 2026; track consolidation trends affecting your region and potential partnership opportunities.Fri, 01 May 2026 11:01:05 GMT6 DSOs expanding on the West Coastpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/delta-dental-2-2m-cybersecurity-penalty/https://bitewing.news/en/delta-dental-2-2m-cybersecurity-penalty/Dental practices contract with Delta Dental; understand how insurer cybersecurity failures may affect your patient data.Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:43 GMTDelta Dental to pay $2.2M penalty for violating cybersecurity regulationsregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/three-dso-deals-announced-in-two-weeks/https://bitewing.news/en/three-dso-deals-announced-in-two-weeks/DSO consolidation continues at pace: track how beBright's pediatric expansion affects regional competition.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:59:56 GMT3 notable DSO deals in 2 weekspractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/us-reimbursement-rates-lag-inflation-dentistry/https://bitewing.news/en/us-reimbursement-rates-lag-inflation-dentistry/US practices report reimbursement rates failing to match inflation since February, affecting profitability long-term.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:59:12 GMT3 factors fueling dentistry’s financial squeezepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/delta-dental-illinois-appoints-senior-vp-finance/https://bitewing.news/en/delta-dental-illinois-appoints-senior-vp-finance/Executive appointment in major US dental insurance provider shows continued leadership changes in the benefits sector.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:58:51 GMTDelta Dental of Illinois appoints senior VP of financepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/orthodontics-leader-dr-rolf-behrents-dies/https://bitewing.news/en/orthodontics-leader-dr-rolf-behrents-dies/Tribute to an influential orthodontist whose research and teaching legacy shaped modern specialty practice.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:58:33 GMTOrthodontics leader Dr. Rolf Behrents diesresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/firstfit-veneers-same-day-full-arch-workflow/https://bitewing.news/en/firstfit-veneers-same-day-full-arch-workflow/Same-day full-arch veneers now practical with guided workflow and temporaries eliminated.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:58:16 GMTFirstFit veneers: Dentistry Live case explores fully guided, same-day workflowdental-techhttps://bitewing.news/en/five-tips-dust-free-chairside-milling/https://bitewing.news/en/five-tips-dust-free-chairside-milling/Practical workflow tips for controlling dust during chairside milling and adjustment tasks.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:57:53 GMTFive tips for dust-free work in the dental officepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/leadership-managing-team-culture-expectations/https://bitewing.news/en/leadership-managing-team-culture-expectations/Practical framework for practice leaders: intentional standard-setting and early issue-addressing improve team engagement and performance.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:57:26 GMTLeadership in dentistry: are you managing an unconscious team?practice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/uk-dental-practice-profits-recover-2025/https://bitewing.news/en/uk-dental-practice-profits-recover-2025/UK practice profit benchmarks for 2025: private up 22%, NHS up 19%, mixed up 5%. Budget accordingly.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:56:57 GMTDental practice profits recover across all sectors in NASDAL benchmarking reportpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/efp-eapd-pediatric-periodontal-consensus-2026/https://bitewing.news/en/efp-eapd-pediatric-periodontal-consensus-2026/New consensus on pediatric periodontal diagnosis and management from EFP-EAPD, published April 2026.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:56:32 GMTEFP–EAPD consensus clarifies periodontal care for children and adolescentsresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/meharry-medical-college-dental-clinic-paducah-kentucky/https://bitewing.news/en/meharry-medical-college-dental-clinic-paducah-kentucky/Meharry expands dental education reach into Kentucky with new faculty clinic in Paducah.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:03:46 GMTTennessee dental school to open clinic in Kentuckydental-techhttps://bitewing.news/en/georgia-southern-dental-school-construction/https://bitewing.news/en/georgia-southern-dental-school-construction/New dental school construction begins in Georgia; relevant for understanding US workforce supply trends.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:03:27 GMTGeorgia Southern University to begin construction of new dental schoolworkforcehttps://bitewing.news/en/dental-sedation-cash-pay-opportunity-anesthetists/https://bitewing.news/en/dental-sedation-cash-pay-opportunity-anesthetists/Dentists offering sedation can hire CRNAs; anesthesia professionals should understand this emerging market.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:03:08 GMTDental’s new cash-pay anesthesia opportunitypractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/dental-professionals-burnout-survey-54-percent/https://bitewing.news/en/dental-professionals-burnout-survey-54-percent/More than half of US dental staff report burnout despite job satisfaction; practice leaders should assess workplace conditions.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:02:46 GMTOver half of dental professionals dealing with burnout: Reportworkforcehttps://bitewing.news/en/connecticut-house-at-home-dental-hygiene-visits/https://bitewing.news/en/connecticut-house-at-home-dental-hygiene-visits/Connecticut now allows hygienists to provide at-home care. Consider how this affects scheduling, infection control protocols, and patient selection.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:02:14 GMTConnecticut House passes bill authorizing at-home dental hygiene visitsregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/dental-leaders-april-manda-staffing-challenges/https://bitewing.news/en/dental-leaders-april-manda-staffing-challenges/US-focused perspective on operational challenges dental leaders face in 2026, including M&A trends and workforce issues.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:01:53 GMT‘There are no easy solutions’: What dental leaders told us in Aprilpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/align-technology-q1-2026-revenue-growth/https://bitewing.news/en/align-technology-q1-2026-revenue-growth/Align reports Q1 earnings growth. Understand how major manufacturer performance affects your supplier relationships and product availability.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:01:28 GMTAlign Technology sees 6.2% increase in Q1 revenue: 7 notesdental-techhttps://bitewing.news/en/maine-healthcare-transaction-oversight-law/https://bitewing.news/en/maine-healthcare-transaction-oversight-law/Maine dental practices considering private equity partnerships now require state approval. Check if your transaction falls under the new law.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:01:08 GMTMaine law increases oversight of healthcare transactions: 6 notes for dental leadersregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/richmond-crown-identifies-murder-victim-20-years/https://bitewing.news/en/richmond-crown-identifies-murder-victim-20-years/Your dental records and restorative work can be crucial evidence in forensic investigations. Maintain meticulous clinical documentation.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:44 GMTThe Richmond dental crown that helped identify a murder victim 20 years onresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/bsdht-77-years-dental-hygiene-therapy/https://bitewing.news/en/bsdht-77-years-dental-hygiene-therapy/UK dental hygienists and therapists: understand the BSDHT's influence on your scope of practice, direct access rights, and professional development resources.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:19 GMTA history of the BSDHTworkforcehttps://bitewing.news/en/webinar-mindfulness-dental-professionals/https://bitewing.news/en/webinar-mindfulness-dental-professionals/Webinar on mindfulness for dental professionals. Register now for practical stress management techniques applicable to clinical practice.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:59:50 GMTWellbeing starts with you: mindfulness for dental professionalspractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/koelnmesse-dmg-events-idem-saudi-arabia-2026/https://bitewing.news/en/koelnmesse-dmg-events-idem-saudi-arabia-2026/New Saudi Arabian dental exhibition launching September 2026; significant market growth opportunity for European suppliers and practitioners.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:58:09 GMTKoelnmesse and dmg events announce the launch of the IDEM Saudi Arabia 2026eventshttps://bitewing.news/en/gc-sixth-international-dental-symposium-tokyo-october/https://bitewing.news/en/gc-sixth-international-dental-symposium-tokyo-october/GC symposium in Tokyo (3-4 October) offers hands-on learning and factory insights for clinicians seeking to strengthen global professional networks.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:57:42 GMT“We aim to develop and strengthen lasting relationships”eventshttps://bitewing.news/en/bebright-acquires-six-location-pediatric-practice-louisiana/https://bitewing.news/en/bebright-acquires-six-location-pediatric-practice-louisiana/DSO M&A activity continues: beBright's largest acquisition signals consolidation momentum in pediatric dental practices.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:04:59 GMTBeBright acquires 6-location practice in Louisianapractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/ai-missed-calls-chair-utilization-dental/https://bitewing.news/en/ai-missed-calls-chair-utilization-dental/How AI automation addresses common operational leaks that cost practices revenue independent of clinical quality.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:04:20 GMTAI in dental operations: How practices are reducing missed calls and improving chair utilizationai-in-dentistryhttps://bitewing.news/en/3shape-dx-software-fda-clearance/https://bitewing.news/en/3shape-dx-software-fda-clearance/FDA clearance for 3Shape Dx Software now permits U.S. deployment. Relevant if you evaluate AI diagnostics for clinical integration.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:03:56 GMTDental AI software secures FDA clearanceai-in-dentistryhttps://bitewing.news/en/16-dsos-expand-practices-us-east-coast/https://bitewing.news/en/16-dsos-expand-practices-us-east-coast/Overview of current DSO expansion activity on the East Coast; track consolidation trends in your region.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:03:35 GMT16 DSOs expanding on the East Coastpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/dentists-counter-insurer-delays-strategies/https://bitewing.news/en/dentists-counter-insurer-delays-strategies/US-focused piece on insurance claim delays. Relevant for practice managers dealing with payment processing.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:03:06 GMTViewpoint: Dentistry needs to ‘outsmart’ the insurance industrypractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/six-dental-deals-148-million/https://bitewing.news/en/six-dental-deals-148-million/Tracks M&A trends in dental tech and DSO consolidation. Relevant for practice owners evaluating market positioning.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:02:38 GMT6 dental deals totaling $148Mpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/heartland-dental-acquires-soto-dental-partners-el-paso/https://bitewing.news/en/heartland-dental-acquires-soto-dental-partners-el-paso/Heartland Dental expands into Texas with El Paso practice acquisition. Relevant for dentists evaluating DSO affiliation opportunities.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:02:11 GMTHeartland Dental adds Texas practicepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/carequest-nxtcare-oral-health-home-care-integration/https://bitewing.news/en/carequest-nxtcare-oral-health-home-care-integration/Partnership model for integrating dental care into broader healthcare systems. Relevant for practices working in post-acute or institutional care settings.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:01:53 GMTCareQuest, NxtCare partner to integrate oral health with home-based carepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/five-dentists-career-changes/https://bitewing.news/en/five-dentists-career-changes/Five experienced dentists reveal career decisions they would reconsider today, offering practical insights for early-career practitioners.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:01:32 GMTWhat 5 dentists would do differently in their careerspractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/dental-practice-goodwill-values-crash-warning/https://bitewing.news/en/dental-practice-goodwill-values-crash-warning/Practice owners and investors should understand how speculative consolidation may affect future valuation multiples and exit timing.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:01:09 GMTAre we heading towards a crash in dental practice goodwill values?practice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/mddus-webinar-difficult-patient-interactions/https://bitewing.news/en/mddus-webinar-difficult-patient-interactions/Practical webinar on managing difficult patient interactions and reducing complaints and claims.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:44 GMTNavigating challenging patient contacts in dental practicepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/colgate-sensitive-pro-argin-dentine-hypersensitivity-relief/https://bitewing.news/en/colgate-sensitive-pro-argin-dentine-hypersensitivity-relief/Sponsored content on DHS prevalence and management options. Useful for patient education on sensitivity toothpaste benefits.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:22 GMTSwitch to Colgate Sensitive with Pro-Argin technologyresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/ageing-dental-professional-purpose-identity/https://bitewing.news/en/ageing-dental-professional-purpose-identity/Podcast episode on ageing and professional identity relevant to dentists managing older patient populations and career transitions.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:59:58 GMTAgeing as a dental professional: how to maintain purpose and identitypractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/ivoclar-media-connect-education-event/https://bitewing.news/en/ivoclar-media-connect-education-event/Ivoclar trains 150,000 professionals annually across 70 academies. Understanding these education programs helps practices select vendor training aligned with workflow integration.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:59:34 GMTContinuing education takes centre stage at Ivoclar Media Connecteventshttps://bitewing.news/en/adaptive-and-rotary-motions-root-canal-treatment/https://bitewing.news/en/adaptive-and-rotary-motions-root-canal-treatment/Demonstrates how different file motions address specific canal anatomy challenges in endodontic practice.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:58:59 GMTOne system, different motions for daily challengesresearchhttps://bitewing.news/en/dental-care-alliance-95m-capital-debt-restructuring/https://bitewing.news/en/dental-care-alliance-95m-capital-debt-restructuring/DSO debt restructuring: Dental Care Alliance secures new capital and reduces liabilities significantly.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:38 GMTDental Care Alliance secures $95M in new capital with strategic transactionpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/iran-conflict-dental-supply-chain-disruption/https://bitewing.news/en/iran-conflict-dental-supply-chain-disruption/Supply chain disruptions and cost inflation from Iran conflict are affecting dental practices now. Budget accordingly.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:21 GMTDentistry takes hit amid Iran conflictpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/swiss-medtech-firm-vardis-secures-minority-investment/https://bitewing.news/en/swiss-medtech-firm-vardis-secures-minority-investment/Swiss medtech startup secures growth capital for non-invasive caries treatment technology.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:51 GMTDental medtech company receives minority investmentdental-techhttps://bitewing.news/en/unlicensed-dentist-charged-first-degree-murder-new-york/https://bitewing.news/en/unlicensed-dentist-charged-first-degree-murder-new-york/Case shows risks of unlicensed dental practice and importance of credential verification for patient safety.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:34 GMTUnlicensed dentist charged with first-degree murder in New Yorkregulationhttps://bitewing.news/en/washington-woman-charged-covid-loan-fraud-fake-dental-business/https://bitewing.news/en/washington-woman-charged-covid-loan-fraud-fake-dental-business/Reminder that pandemic loan fraud carries serious criminal penalties; ensure your practice's CARES Act documentation is accurate.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:19:12 GMTWashington woman accused of defrauding COVID loan program for fake dental businesspractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/two-new-jersey-practices-merge-dental365-westfield/https://bitewing.news/en/two-new-jersey-practices-merge-dental365-westfield/DSO consolidation news in the US market. Relevant for tracking DSO growth patterns and practice acquisition trends.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:18:52 GMTNew Jersey practices merge into new Dental365 locationpractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/dso-leaders-forecast-surge-dental-m-and-a-deals-2026/https://bitewing.news/en/dso-leaders-forecast-surge-dental-m-and-a-deals-2026/DSO consolidation accelerating in 2026: practice owners should understand current M&A landscape and valuation trends.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:18:33 GMTWhat the next phase of dental M&A will look likepractice-managementhttps://bitewing.news/en/park-dental-opens-second-bloomington-minnesota-location/https://bitewing.news/en/park-dental-opens-second-bloomington-minnesota-location/U.S. DSO expansion news. Relevant if you follow North American dental group consolidation trends.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:18:11 GMTPark Dental opens Minnesota practicepractice-management