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Orthodontist indicted on fraud, bribery charges
By Melissa Busch
A well-known orthodontist in Arkansas has been charged with 15 counts of fraud and wire fraud on charges that he allegedly paid bribes to and performed free dental work for a former state senator in exchange for legislation that benefited his dental clinics.
August 19, 2019
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SmileDirectClub hopes to raise $100M in IPO
By Melissa Busch
Direct-to-consumer teeth-straightening service company SmileDirectClub filed an initial public offering (IPO) on August 16. The company hopes to raise $100 million, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
August 18, 2019
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New product: At-home whitening kit with blue light introduced
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ARC has introduced a new at-home teeth-whitening system with a blue light device.
August 13, 2019
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New product: Glidewell releases sleep apnea device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Glidewell Dental has released a new mandibular advancement device for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
August 12, 2019
2017 10 18 01 16 9300 Sleep Apnea Words 400
SmileDirectClub opens U.K. retail locations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub has opened four retail locations in the U.K. and has partnered with Well Pharmacy to open additional locations in the country.
August 4, 2019
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Metals top list of common allergens at the dental office
By Theresa Pablos
Which dental materials are responsible for the most contact allergies? Researchers looked at patient data and found metals topped the list, but other common culprits included composites and cosmetic materials.
August 1, 2019
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Study supports clear aligners for orthognathic surgery patients
By Tony Edwards
Patients needing orthognathic surgery generally have orthodontic treatment before and after. Researchers compared the outcomes for patients who used clear-aligner therapy with those who used conventional orthodontic hardware. Their findings might open up new treatment options for patients.
July 31, 2019
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Study: General dentists less likely to refer to orthodontist
By Tony Edwards
Are general or pediatric dentists better at identifying when a patient needs orthodontic treatment? Which group is more likely to refer a patient to an orthodontist? In a new study, researchers showed pretreatment orthodontic patient records to both general and pediatric dentists to find out.
July 30, 2019
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Align Technology posts increased Q2 revenues, shipments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2019.
July 28, 2019
2019 06 14 17 16 9356 Invisalign 400
New product: SmileDirectClub debuts nighttime aligners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SmileDirectClub has launched aligners to straighten teeth during sleep.
July 24, 2019
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Diode laser tested for improving orthodontic treatment
By Lori Roniger
The use of low-level laser therapy shows promise for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement and reducing associated pain. Researchers conducted a study to investigate the effects of one such type of low-level laser, a diode laser, on these factors.
July 21, 2019
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I'm a CPAP dropout: Why many lose sleep over apnea treatment
By Victoria Knight
An estimated 18 million American adults have sleep apnea. The go-to treatment -- a CPAP machine -- offers a healthy, restful night’s sleep, but people often struggle to use it and as many as 50% stop using the device. However, the health effects of untreated sleep apnea can be serious. Following up with patients is key.
July 17, 2019
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