What Dentaltown changed

• The magazine section updated from the September 2026 issue to the October 2026 issue.
• Featured articles changed to new topics including "The Denied Dollar" and "The Root Guide."
• Message board highlights now feature a thread on MetLife post-payment audits and molar crown lengthening.
• The news feed added reports on a federal fraud case involving 3D-printed dentures and a CFO transition at Henry Schein.
• Classified listings increased, specifically showing a jump from 933 to 1,019 practices for sale.

The site has transitioned to its October 2026 issue and updated its community feed with new clinical discussions and industry news. This indicates a shift in current dental professional interests toward insurance audits and practice transitions.

• Added a new Continuing Education course on screening and pharmacologic pathways for dental anxiety.
• Updated the news section to feature a partnership between Videa and Dandy regarding clinical AI workflows.
• Refreshed the message board with new clinical discussions on PTFE tape tricks for matrix fits and partial denture coding.
• Updated the classifieds section with new listings, including a Planmeca Promax 3D Plus and a pediatric practice sale.
• Changed the featured monthly poll to focus on sources of financial advice for dental practices.

The platform is shifting its educational and news focus toward high-tech clinical tools like AI and specialized patient management topics like dental anxiety.

• Added new navigation links for "Industry," "Buzz," and "All" under the Dental News section.
• Updated the "Latest News" feed with new clinical and regulatory reports.
• Refreshed the "New Blog Posts" section with content focused on patient experience and AI in dentistry.
• Updated the "Recent Classifieds" with new practice listings in Texas.
• Changed the "What's Current" message board feed to feature discussions on long-span bridges and management debt.

The site is organizing its news content into specific topics like Industry and Buzz. This helps dental professionals find specific types of information faster and suggests a focus on more diverse content types.