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
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
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
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