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Glidewell launches dentures with antimicrobial properties

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Glidewell has launched its 3D-printed Simply Natural Digital Dentures, made with 3DP denture base resin.

November 20, 2024

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Burst launches teeth-whitening breath strips

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Burst Oral Care has launched teeth whitening strips that combine whitening and breath freshening in a dissolving, portable strip.

November 20, 2024

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DSO USOM adds practice in Mass.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has added Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a practice in Brockton, MA, to its network.

November 19, 2024

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National Dentex Labs appoints new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental lab network National Dentex Labs has named Kevin Mosher as its new CEO.

November 19, 2024

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What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025

Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.

November 18, 2024

Dentist accused of peeping on ex-employee charged with stalking

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was charged with stalking for allegedly trying to bribe a former employee after reportedly peeping on her in the bathroom.

November 18, 2024

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Patterson extends partnership with DSO PDS Health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Dental Supply and dental service organization (DSO) PDS Health will extend their partnership through 2027.

November 18, 2024

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Delta Dental of Tenn. appoints new revenue officer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Tennessee has appointed Barry Boster as its new chief revenue officer. Boster will focus on revenue growth and partner relations.

November 18, 2024

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How to handle a behavioral management charge at your practice

By Melissa Busch

A charge for behavioral management of her child at a dental practice in Washington has one mom claiming special needs discrimination, but a practice management professional doesn't believe that’s the case.

November 18, 2024

Dental hygienists, therapists good for more than the team

Integrating dental hygienists and dental therapists into healthcare teams may benefit dental teams, healthcare systems, and patients, reports a study recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

November 18, 2024

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Why 2025 is the year to move your dental practice to the cloud

By Dr. Lior Tamir

Cloud-based systems can transform how you operate, improve patient care, and safeguard your dental practice's data in ways traditional methods cannot, writes Dr. Lior Tamir.

November 18, 2024

Do's and don'ts for practice management

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

There's only one statistic that matters in assessing the health of a dental practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help put your practice on strong financial footing.

November 18, 2024

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