Orthodontics: Page 30

Teledentistry, SmileDirectClub stay in spotlight for good, bad

By Melissa Busch

Fresh off its filing of a harassment lawsuit against the Dental Board of California, SmileDirectClub finds itself thrust in the news again with investigations into the way it markets it clear aligners and moves to further expand internationally.

October 21, 2019

SmileDirectClub sues Calif. dental board for harassment

By Melissa Busch

SmileDirectClub has filed a lawsuit against the Dental Board of California, alleging it intentionally harassed the direct-to-consumer clear-aligner company's clinics in a planned effort to hinder its growth. The litigation further fans the flames between the burgeoning industry and traditional orthodontics.

October 17, 2019

Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics

By Melissa Busch

Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

October 16, 2019

DTC orthodontics takes hit with new Calif. law requiring x-rays

By Melissa Busch

California has become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law that aims to better protect patients who undergo direct-to-consumer (DTC) orthodontic treatments, such as those offered by SmileDirectClub, by requiring x-rays and more before moving ahead with care.

October 14, 2019

SmileDirectClub to open Texas manufacturing plant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileDirectClub's manufacturing and distribution affiliate Access Dental Lab will open a dental lab manufacturing plant in Kyle, TX.

October 10, 2019

SmileDirectClub adds New Zealand locations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmileDirectClub has opened three retail locations in New Zealand.

October 10, 2019

ADA duel with SmileDirectClub heats up

By Tony Edwards

The American Dental Association (ADA) and SmileDirectClub have issued dueling press statements in their ongoing dispute over government regulation of SmileDirectClub's clear-aligner business.

October 8, 2019

New imaging method to assess root position may cut radiation dose

By Theresa Pablos

A new imaging technique could reduce the amount of radiation that dental patients are exposed to during orthodontic treatment, according to new research. The method also shows promise for other types of dental treatment that require accurate root position assessment.

October 8, 2019

Invisalign gives best-selling Australian dentists deep price cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology's Invisalign Australia has reportedly offered discounts of up to 35% to dentists who sell the most clear aligners to patients, according to a news report in the Sydney Morning Herald.

October 7, 2019

Orthodontist named a top low-stress, high-paying job

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Being an orthodontist is one of the best low-stress, high-paying jobs in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report.

October 3, 2019

Misaligned teeth treatments depend on who, where, why

By Melissa Busch

Patients may wonder why orthodontists chose certain treatments when they fix their misaligned teeth. While each patient's unique dental problems play the largest role in treatment, so do a number of other factors. Doctor and patient demographics also affect their decisions, according to a new study.

September 22, 2019

Gaidge updates ortho practice management software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Data solutions company Gaidge has released the latest version of its orthodontic practice management program, Gaidge 2.0.

September 19, 2019

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