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Dental Intelligence Launches AI Receptionist and Explorer: What It Means for Family Practices
Dental Technology News

Dental Intelligence Launches AI Receptionist and Explorer: What It Means for Family Practices

On June 29, 2026, Dental Intelligence launched two AI tools: an AI Receptionist that answers calls in 70 languages and Explorer, a …

Smilelisting Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
State Dental Insurance Reforms in 2026: 14 States Passed 21 New Laws This Session
Dental Industry and Insurance News

State Dental Insurance Reforms in 2026: 14 States Passed 21 New Laws This Session

More than 100 dental insurance reform bills were introduced across 37 states in 2026, and 14 states enacted 21 new laws on …

Smilelisting Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Delta Dental's New 15 Dollar Paper Check Fee: What the ADA Pushback Means for Dental Practices
Dental Industry and Insurance News

Delta Dental's New 15 Dollar Paper Check Fee: What the ADA Pushback Means for Dental Practices

Delta Dental of California introduced a 15 dollar weekly fee for dentists who still want paper check reimbursements. On July 8, 2026 …

Smilelisting Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Medicaid Dental Cuts Could Leave 480,000 Children Without Coverage a Year, Harvard Study Warns
Family and Pediatric Dental News

Medicaid Dental Cuts Could Leave 480,000 Children Without Coverage a Year, Harvard Study Warns

A June 2026 Harvard School of Dental Medicine study projects that federal Medicaid changes could strip dental coverage from about 480,000 children …

Smilelisting Editorial · Jul 18, 2026
Back to School Dental Checkups in 2026: Why This Year's Visit Matters More for Families
Family and Pediatric Dental News

Back to School Dental Checkups in 2026: Why This Year's Visit Matters More for Families

With Utah and Florida now banning water fluoridation and 21 states weighing similar bills, the 2026 back-to-school dental checkup is doing more …

Smile Listing Editorial · Jul 18, 2026