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Sirona and Dentsply to merge
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International and Sirona Dental Systems announced on September 15 that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a merger agreement. The company will be called Dentsply Sirona.
September 15, 2015
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NCI renews $10.9M grant for Pitt cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed a five-year, $10.9 million grant to the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) Cancer Institute (UPCI) to continue its research on head and neck cancer.
September 14, 2015
Beam uses data and design to modernize dental insurance
By Theresa Pablos
Beam Technologies, the company behind an Internet-connected toothbrush, is now using data and design to change the status quo of dental insurance. In late August 2015, the company officially rolled out its group insurance plan, which approaches dental insurance with technology-first thinking.
September 14, 2015
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FDA awards $1.1M for immunotherapy research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a $1.1 million grant for research on oropharynx cancer related to human papillomavirus.
September 13, 2015
WellCare awards grants to 4 Ga. dental groups
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
WellCare Health Plans has awarded $20,000 in microgrants to 18 community-based organizations in Georgia, including four dental care organizations.
September 13, 2015
Study: Oral rinse may predict return of HPV-related OPC
By Donna Domino
An oral rinse may be able to predict the recurrence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) related to human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in JAMA Oncology. The research findings may enable earlier detection of recurrence and new monitoring protocols.
September 13, 2015
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Eastman Institute gets $3.5M for special needs dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Rochester Medicine's Eastman Institute for Oral Health has been awarded a $3.5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration for an educational initiative to help train dentists to treat patients with special needs.
September 10, 2015
Young Dental launches SmartSelect polishing paste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Young Dental has launched SmartSelect Selective Polishing Paste.
September 9, 2015
The Naked Dentist: Creating top 10 plays
By Curtis Marshall
With college and pro football kicking off, game highlights are everywhere. But, as the Naked Dentist writes, to get to the exciting top 10 plays, you have to have a solid game plan and execute the details. In the case of Dr. Hawaii, this means examining the numbers and focusing on hygiene.
September 9, 2015
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OHA releases free Fall for Smiles promo guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) has released a free promotional guide for its fifth annual Fall for Smiles campaign, a public awareness initiative that promotes a healthy mouth.
September 8, 2015
Smile Generation provides $3.7M of free dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 400 Smile Generation dental offices participated in the fifth annual Smile Generation Serve Day on August 22, collectively providing more than $3.7 million in donated dental care.
September 8, 2015
Calif. coalition launches effort against RDHAP policy change
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California oral health coalition has launched a statewide effort to prevent proposed Medicaid policy changes that would limit registered dental hygienists in alternative practice (RDHAP) to care for the elderly.
September 8, 2015
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