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DSOs continue to attract U.S. dentists
The number of U.S. dentists working at dental service organizations continues to climb, according to new data.
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Study reveals link between obesity and oral cancer
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Revealing the monster of periodontal disease
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Study to explore how and why gums swell
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Kells, Liberty Dental partner to care for underserved
Artificial intelligence-based oral health firm Kells and Liberty Dental Plan have partnered to provide dental checkups to underserved communities.
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Study reveals link between obesity and oral cancer
A study in mice has linked obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers, according to recent research.
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AI integrated into Planet DDS’ imaging platform
Planet DDS has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its Apteryx XVWeb cloud imaging platform at more than 200 practices.
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ALD installs new president, officers
The Academy of Laser Dentistry installed its new president and other officers at the organization’s anniversary meeting.
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(Left to right) Executive Director Gail Siminovsky; Immediate Past President Dr. Samuel B. Low, MS, MEd; President Dr. James Carreiro; President-elect Dr. Walid Altayeb; Treasurer Dr. Grace Sun; Secretary Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD.
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An altered version of an anti-nausea drug reaches inside cells to disrupt signaling and provide sustained pain relief.
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Revealing the monster of periodontal disease
As clinicians, how can we successfully motivate patients to banish the monster of periodontitis? Dr. James V. Anderson explores a possible answer.
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Lack of men of color in health professions is a ‘crisis’
The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions is declaring the low number of men of color entering healthcare professions -- including dentistry -- a "national crisis."
May 23, 2023
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CDS names 1st woman executive director
The Chicago Dental Society Board of Directors has named Heather Nash as the organization's next executive director.
May 23, 2023
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Ooma, NexHealth partner to personalize patient calls
Communications platform Ooma has partnered with NexHealth to help practices make patient phone calls more personal.
May 23, 2023
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Implementing AI in dentistry: Change management tips for dental practices and DSOs
AI is helping dentists to be more efficient while improving the patient experience, writes Florian Hillen of VideaHealth.
May 23, 2023
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Study to explore how and why gums swell
Researchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.
May 22, 2023
Researchers will collect a sample of oral bacteria from study participants.
Swiftsure raises $1.7M to fund oral care kit
Swiftsure Innovations has raised $2.3 million Canadian dollars ($1.7 million U.S.) to commercialize an oral care product for mechanically ventilated patients.
May 22, 2023
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