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ORTHO RADAR03September 30, 2026
The latest issueConfidence fell sharply in September while spending held up. A national campaign is about to send more adults toward orthodontic treatment, new AI labels raise the stakes for before-and-after photos, and dental offices have stopped hiring.
Consumer confidenceAdult patientsStaffing
Read the issue ↗ ORTHO RADAR02September 22, 2026
From the archiveBorrowing just got more expensive, a federal consumer guide gives you a clear way to explain supervised treatment, states are changing how insurers pay, and a billing-vendor incident is a reminder to check who has access to your systems.
Interest ratesSupervised treatmentData security
Read the issue ↗ ORTHO RADAR01September 9, 2026
From the archiveThe job market is still adding work, but families are more worried about their finances. Meanwhile, Google is changing how some ads are charged, and your Google profile matters more than ever for being found.
Household financesLocal searchStaff time
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