NY hygienists can give nitrous oxide, local anesthesia
May 18, 2022 -- Dental hygienists in New York now can administer local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide to patients while assisting dentists with all dental procedures, thanks to a bill that was recently signed into law. Read More
Are prophylactic antibiotics needed to prevent endocarditis?
May 17, 2022 -- It is unclear whether prophylaxis antibiotics help prevent bacterial endocarditis in at-risk patients undergoing invasive dental procedures, according to a systematic review published May 10 in Cochrane Library. Read More
Productive Dentist Academy hires new executives
May 17, 2022 -- Dental consulting and marketing firm Productive Dentist Academy has appointed Dr. David Porritt as chief strategy officer and Deni Hall as chief people officer. Read More
DSO Smile Doctors grows to represent 324 practices
May 16, 2022 -- Orthodontic dental support organization (DSO) Smile Doctors announced it has experienced milestone growth, resulting in it now representing 324 practices in 25 states in the U.S. Read More
Henry Schein donating $200K in products to 2 dental schools
May 16, 2022 -- Henry Schein is donating $200,000 in healthcare products to the Howard University College of Dentistry and the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. Read More
Guardian Life launches new dental plans
May 16, 2022 -- The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has launched new dental insurance plans, including policies that offer 100% coverage for kids through age 12. Read More
New products and more at CDA Presents
May 13, 2022 -- ANAHEIM - Companies are showcasing new products that creatively solve problems facing dentists and patients at the California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting in Anaheim. Read More
Oransky named to Roland DG board of directors
May 13, 2022 -- Roland DG recently appointed Roland DGA President and CEO Andrew Oransky to the company's board of directors. Read More
MouthWatch names Zuchowski to newly created position
May 13, 2022 -- MouthWatch recently named Wynnie Zuchowski to the company's newly created senior director of business development position. Read More
Masks out, sunglasses in for day 1 of CDA Presents
May 12, 2022 -- ANAHEIM - The sun shines, palm trees sway, and many attendees smile -- without masks -- at the 2022 California Dental Association's (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting. Read More