CDC seeks former smokers for education campaign
April 13, 2021 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reaching out to the oral health community for help in finding former smokers to be featured in its Tips From Former Smokers education campaign. Read More
Komet USA unveils single-use sterile instruments
April 13, 2021 -- Komet USA said it has added hundreds of disposable sterile diamonds and carbides to its product line. Read More
SmileDirectClub launches smile guarantee program
April 13, 2021 -- SmileDirectClub has launched a new program called Lifetime Smile Guarantee that supports its clear aligner therapy. Read More
Tend secures $125M in financing
April 13, 2021 -- New York City-based dental "studio" practice Tend has secured $125 million in financing that it plans to use in expanding across the U.S. Read More
6M adults lost dental insurance because of COVID-19
April 12, 2021 -- Approximately 6 million adults in the U.S. have lost oral health coverage as a result of no longer being employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health found. Read More
Arkray USA launches oral wellness system software
April 12, 2021 -- Arkray USA has released an upgraded version of its SillHa reporting software for its SillHa oral wellness system for salivary screening. Read More
What's your leadership style?
April 9, 2021 -- When Rosa Pasquantonio set out to be an office manager, she didn't think about her leadership style. But through time and experience, she's learned her day-to-day role often requires a mix of leadership skills. She breaks down three real-life scenarios where each leadership style shined. Read More
Benco Dental launches software protection package
April 9, 2021 -- Benco Dental has released BencoNet Managed Support, a computer and software protection package for dental practices. Read More
Burnout making dental students think twice about dentistry
April 8, 2021 -- Students training for dental professions are at increased risk for poor mental health that could lead them to leave their programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read More
3D printing in your practice doesn't have to be daunting
April 8, 2021 -- Bringing 3D printing into your dental practice can be as easy as pushing a button, writes Sam Wainwright, dental product manager at Formlabs. Wainwright explains why industry growth and improved patient care will require equipment manufacturers to prioritize ease of use in their product designs. Read More