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Keystone Dental’s Osteon Medical gets new executive
Greg Minzenmayer has been named as vice president and global general manager of Keystone Dental Holdings’ Osteon Medical.
June 15, 2023
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Public Health
Safety-net clinics in Va. get $200K to recruit dentists
Dental safety-net clinics in Virginia were awarded $200,000 to offer student loan repayment and signing bonuses.
June 14, 2023
Money Bag Grant Award
Practice Management Software
Weave, DSN partner on software integration
Patient engagement software from Weave has been integrated into DSN’s dental practice management software.
June 14, 2023
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Dental Education
Health collaborative at Dugoni school to open in 2024
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry's dental healthcare collaborative at the University of the Pacific Sacramento campus is slated to open in 2024.
June 13, 2023
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DSO
DSO USOSM add practices in 3 states
Dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has affiliated with three practices in California, Texas, and Washington.
June 13, 2023
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Industry Updates
Imagen Dental Partners names new CFO
Imagen Dental Partners has named David Diekmann as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
June 12, 2023
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Organized Dentistry
ADHA CEO Ann Battrell dies
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association announced that its CEO, Ann Battrell, MSDH, died on June 7.
June 12, 2023
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Orthodontics
Ormco launches Ultima Journey
Orthodontics product company Ormco has launched Ultima Journey, an educational resource intended to provide additional training to orthodontists and their staff about the Damon Ultima system.
June 9, 2023
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TMJ/TMD
Urbanek TMJ launches in North America
Urbanek TMJ Device and Protocol has launched its commercial operations in North America.
June 9, 2023
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Legal Issues
Texas dentist gets prison for COVID-19 relief fraud
A dentist in Texas has been sentenced to 18 months in a U.S. prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.5 million in restitution for COVID-19 relief fraud.
June 9, 2023
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Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
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Office Management
The current state of dentistry
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Office Management
Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations
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Women in dentistry: What's happening and what comes next
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Do's and don'ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Increased production is the intersecting result of multiple factors. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to strategically and easily increase your practice's numbers and profitability.
December 9, 2024
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Ex-dental employee faces more than 35 felonies
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee faces more than 35 felony charges for allegedly breaking into the dental practice where she worked.
December 6, 2024
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Obesity may be linked to gingival bleeding
By Ava Barros
Obesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.
December 6, 2024
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Digitizing dentistry: The keys to reducing paper consumption in your dental practice
By Mat Buttrey
For the modern dental business, transitioning to a digital environment can enhance efficiency and security, deliver time and cost savings, and attract more clients. Mat Buttrey explains how and why.
December 6, 2024
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What to expect from dentistry in the next 5 years
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. is amid a generational transition that may bring major changes to dentistry, according to a perspective in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 5, 2024
Young Dentist Man
Bone density may be linked to caries
By Ava Barros
Monitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.
December 5, 2024
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Tramadol: The stealthy tyrant lurking behind pain relief
By Barbara Madej, RPh
Despite its effectiveness in managing pain, Tramadol poses significant risks, especially in dental settings. Barbara Madej, RPh, tells you what you need to know.
December 5, 2024
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23-year-old dies following dental procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 23-year-old woman from Canada died after experiencing a medical emergency during a dental procedure on November 27, triggering an investigation by the Manitoba Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
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Frequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth loss
By Ava Barros
Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
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Ill-fitting dentures may put your life at risk
By Melissa Busch
Dentures that fit well may be good for your health, according to a large study.
December 4, 2024
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SmileDirectClub to pay nearly $5M to 28K customers
By Melissa Busch
Nearly a year after SmileDirectClub abruptly closed its operations, ceasing any future sale of its products and ending its lifetime guarantee, the clear aligner company will shell out $4.8 million in refunds to customers.
December 3, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Dentist suspended for pulling implant with 'rusty' pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist had his dental license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient.
December 3, 2024
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