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EU Opens Its First Ever Medical Device Antitrust Probe Into Invisalign Maker Align: What It Means for Families Weighing Clear Aligners
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EU Opens Its First Ever Medical Device Antitrust Probe Into Invisalign Maker Align: What It Means for Families Weighing Clear Aligners

On June 30, 2026, the European Commission opened its first formal antitrust investigation in the medical devices sector, targeting Invisalign maker Align …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
Akron Children's Opens Ohio's Fifth Pediatric Dentistry Residency as a National Dental Shortage Squeezes Families
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Akron Children's Opens Ohio's Fifth Pediatric Dentistry Residency as a National Dental Shortage Squeezes Families

Akron Children's launched a new pediatric dentistry residency on July 1, 2026, training three dentists a year. Here is why the program …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
AAPD Brings Its Flagship Pediatric Dentistry Review Course to Atlanta, September 11 to 13, 2026
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AAPD Brings Its Flagship Pediatric Dentistry Review Course to Atlanta, September 11 to 13, 2026

The AAPD holds its flagship pediatric dentistry continuing education course in Atlanta on September 11 to 13, 2026, with early registration closing …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
ADA Presses Congress for Dental-Specific Fixes to the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act: What It Means for Families
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ADA Presses Congress for Dental-Specific Fixes to the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act: What It Means for Families

In a July 1, 2026 letter to Congress, the American Dental Association asked lawmakers to reshape the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
Do Kids Need Mouthguards for Fall Sports? What Dentists Advise for the 2026 Season
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Do Kids Need Mouthguards for Fall Sports? What Dentists Advise for the 2026 Season

As fall sports sign-ups and practices begin in August 2026, pediatric dentists are urging families to add a properly fitted mouthguard to …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
New ADA Sedation and Anesthesia Guidelines: What They Mean When Your Child Needs Dental Sedation in 2026
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New ADA Sedation and Anesthesia Guidelines: What They Mean When Your Child Needs Dental Sedation in 2026

The ADA released its first comprehensive update to dental sedation and anesthesia guidelines in nearly a decade and ordered a dedicated set …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
The First Dental MRI Is FDA Cleared: What Radiation-Free Imaging Means for Families in 2026
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The First Dental MRI Is FDA Cleared: What Radiation-Free Imaging Means for Families in 2026

The FDA cleared the first dental-dedicated MRI in March 2026, and a July 2026 industry roundup put it back in the spotlight. …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
FDA Pulls Prescription Fluoride Supplements for Young Kids: What Families Should Know in 2026
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FDA Pulls Prescription Fluoride Supplements for Young Kids: What Families Should Know in 2026

The FDA moved to pull prescription fluoride drops and tablets for young children off the market in late 2025. Here is what …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
The ADA Retires SmileCon and Returns as the ADA Scientific Session, October 8 to 10, 2026, in Indianapolis
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The ADA Retires SmileCon and Returns as the ADA Scientific Session, October 8 to 10, 2026, in Indianapolis

The American Dental Association has retired the SmileCon brand after 2025 and brings its annual meeting back in 2026 as the ADA …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
Free Back to School Dental Events Are Opening for Families in Summer 2026: Where to Find No Cost Exams
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Free Back to School Dental Events Are Opening for Families in Summer 2026: Where to Find No Cost Exams

Free back to school dental events are opening for families in summer 2026, with no cost exams, sealants, and fluoride. Here is …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 19, 2026
VR and AR Can Ease Kids' Dental Fear, but a New July 2026 Review Urges Caution
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VR and AR Can Ease Kids' Dental Fear, but a New July 2026 Review Urges Caution

A new systematic review of 61 studies covering 2,569 children finds virtual reality, augmented reality, biofeedback, and games can lower dental anxiety …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Specialty Dental Brands Rolls Out Videa's AI Across Its Pediatric Network: What It Means for Kids and Parents
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Specialty Dental Brands Rolls Out Videa's AI Across Its Pediatric Network: What It Means for Kids and Parents

Specialty Dental Brands has chosen the dental AI platform Videa for one of the first large scale rollouts built specifically for pediatric …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Childhood Cavities Linked to Higher Adult Heart Disease Risk, New 2026 Study of 568,000 People Finds
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Childhood Cavities Linked to Higher Adult Heart Disease Risk, New 2026 Study of 568,000 People Finds

A large new Danish study published in the International Journal of Cardiology links severe childhood tooth decay and gingivitis to higher rates …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Anxiety and Depression Are Far More Common in Kids With Dental Problems, New July 2026 Study Finds
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Anxiety and Depression Are Far More Common in Kids With Dental Problems, New July 2026 Study Finds

A new meta-analysis of nearly 32,000 children finds anxiety and depression are far more common in kids with dental problems, and that …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Clear Aligners for Kids and Teens: What New 2026 Research Says About Safety, Wear Time, and Results
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Clear Aligners for Kids and Teens: What New 2026 Research Says About Safety, Wear Time, and Results

Clear aligners can straighten many children's and teens' teeth, but new 2026 research shows the results depend almost entirely on daily wear …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
University of Maryland Dental School Becomes the Dental Home for 1,400 Baltimore Foster Children
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University of Maryland Dental School Becomes the Dental Home for 1,400 Baltimore Foster Children

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry has agreed to serve as the dedicated dental home for roughly 1,400 children and teens …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
The No-Drill Cavity Treatment for Kids: What a New July 2026 Review Says About Silver Diamine Fluoride
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The No-Drill Cavity Treatment for Kids: What a New July 2026 Review Says About Silver Diamine Fluoride

A brush-on liquid can stop a child's cavity without a drill or a needle. A new July 2026 review in the Journal …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
School Dental Programs Miss the Kids Who Need Them Most, New JAMA Study Finds
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School Dental Programs Miss the Kids Who Need Them Most, New JAMA Study Finds

A study published in JAMA Network Open on April 9, 2026 found that children at the highest risk of tooth decay are …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Louisiana's New Fluoride Vote Law (Act 731): What It Means for Your Family's Teeth in 2026
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Louisiana's New Fluoride Vote Law (Act 731): What It Means for Your Family's Teeth in 2026

Louisiana Act 731, signed June 2, 2026, lets local communities vote to remove fluoride from their drinking water. Here is what the …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Children's Oral Health Progress Has Stalled: What the State of Child Health 2026 Report Means for Families
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Children's Oral Health Progress Has Stalled: What the State of Child Health 2026 Report Means for Families

A major new report finds that years of progress against childhood tooth decay have stalled, with roughly one in four five-year-olds still …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026