Dentsply Sirona names new CTO

DrBicuspid.com staff writers

May 7, 2019

Dentsply Sirona has named Cord Friedrich Stähler, PhD, as its new chief technology officer (CTO).

Stähler most recently served as senior vice president and head of global medical device and service businesses for science and technology company Merck KGaA.

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Tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and a Dec. 11 deadline: What the midterms' Blue Wave could mean for dentistry

November 4, 2026

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Dentist accused of killing woman sentenced

November 4, 2026

A male dentist talkds with a teen female patient. Behind them is a modern, white dental operatory.

Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally

November 4, 2026

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Opinion: Biocompatibility belongs in every restorative decision

November 4, 2026

Tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and a Dec. 11 deadline: What the midterms' Blue Wave could mean for dentistry

DTA policy adviser Chris Rorick explains what the midterms mean for tariffs, Medicaid cuts, a funding deadline, and dentist reimbursement.

November 4, 2026

Multiple voting booths with American flags and 'VOTE' text at a polling location.

Dentist accused of killing woman sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of driving drunk and killing a woman who was walking her dog near her home in 2025 was sentenced.

November 4, 2026

An unidentified man wearing an orange jumpsuit grasps his jail cell's bars.

Dentists seem to take TMD treatment personally

By Melissa Busch

There may be a surprising link between dentists' personal lives and TMD treatment, according to a new study.

November 4, 2026

A male dentist talkds with a teen female patient. Behind them is a modern, white dental operatory.

Opinion: Biocompatibility belongs in every restorative decision

By Dr. Jessica Shireman

Restorative decisions, one dentist argues, must weigh biocompatibility, not just mechanical strength.

November 4, 2026

Close-up of hands typing on a laptop computer.

Start where you are: A practical first step for AI in dental practices

Practices should map how they really work before adopting AI, says marketing consultant Heather Porter. Here's where they should start.

November 4, 2026

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Pediatric dentist gets probation for lax infection control

By Melissa Busch

Multiple infection control failures were exposed at a pediatric dental practice, resulting in a dentist's probation.

November 3, 2026

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When dental disease delays surgery: A case for closer medical-dental communication

By Dr. Anna K. McGuire

Siloed dental and medical care is harming cardiac, obstetric, and head and neck cancer patients, a hospital clinician says.

November 3, 2026

Female dentist wearing blue scrubs and a mask examines a patient sitting in a dental office chair.

What the oral cancer guidelines don’t tell you: How to talk to the patient in the chair

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, explains how to talk with dental patients during oral cancer screenings.

November 3, 2026

Gen Z, boomers, and AI: A generational researcher on what dental leaders are missing

Researcher Jason Dorsey explains how Gen Z’s rise, boomers’ transition, and AI are converging to reshape the dental industry.

November 3, 2026

Fired dental worker files lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

A long-employed dental worker allegedly fired over billing irregularities is suing her former employer claiming retaliation.

November 2, 2026

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Gum disease, more may mean raised risk of this cancer

By Melissa Busch

Gum disease and more may be silently raising patients' cancer risk, according to a new study.

November 2, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for maintaining a 99% collection rate

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Keep a 99% collection rate to fund bills, income, and growth, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. Offering these two options can boost cash flow.

November 2, 2026

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