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World Dental Congress goes virtual

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDI World Dental Federation and the Australian Dental Association announced that the World Dental Congress will take place virtually September 26-29 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

March 14, 2021

OrVance debuts orthodontic appliance cleaner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OrVance has unveiled a cleaner for removable orthodontic appliances that enables only two cleanings per week.

March 8, 2021

Dentsply Sirona, NADG expand partnership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has expanded its partnership with North American Dental Group (NADG), giving dentists affiliated with the dental service organization greater access to scanning and imaging tools.

March 8, 2021

Dentist sued for keeping kids in braces for too long

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The state of Massachusetts is suing orthodontist Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah for allegedly submitting more than $1 million in false claims to MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. The scam reportedly included keeping kids in braces longer than required and deceptive billing for mouthguards.

March 4, 2021

Patterson's dental sales spike in fiscal Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Companies reported higher sales in its dental segment for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.

March 2, 2021

What are the risks of counterfeit or DIY dental materials?

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

A Washington dentist elected not to follow the standard of care with endodontic cold vitality testing for patients. He allegedly swapped an approved refrigerant with an off-label product used to dust off computer keyboards. In this column, Dr. Michael W. Davis warns dentists not to make the same mistake.

March 2, 2021

Dentists must watch for COVID-19 vaccine's side effects

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects that dentists must be aware of, according to a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal.

March 1, 2021

New OSHA standards, unannounced inspections may be coming

By Melissa Busch

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

March 1, 2021

SmileDirectClub partners with DSO National Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileDirectClub said it has partnered with New York-based dental service organization (DSO) National Dental.

February 28, 2021

Air Techniques debuts ventless systems at Chicago Midwinter

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques launched a new ventless vacuum system series at the virtual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 28, 2021

Align Technology sponsors Golden State Warriors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Golden State Warriors NBA team has a new sponsor: Align Technology.

February 25, 2021

Dental ethics show value in the time of COVID-19

By Theresa Pablos

The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with DrBicuspid.com about ethical decisions during COVID-19 -- a topic she's also discussing at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 25, 2021

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