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Patterson Companies adds to its leadership team
Patterson Companies has promoted Samantha Bergeson to the role of chief human resources officer and hired Tonya Barber as its director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
May 25, 2023
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Vulnerable Populations
Kells, Liberty Dental partner to care for underserved
Artificial intelligence-based oral health firm Kells and Liberty Dental Plan have partnered to provide dental checkups to underserved communities.
May 25, 2023
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AI integrated into Planet DDS’ imaging platform
Planet DDS has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its Apteryx XVWeb cloud imaging platform at more than 200 practices.
May 24, 2023
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Organized Dentistry
ALD installs new president, officers
The Academy of Laser Dentistry installed its new president and other officers at the organization’s anniversary meeting.
May 24, 2023
(Left to right) Executive Director Gail Siminovsky; Immediate Past President Dr. Samuel B. Low, MS, MEd; President Dr. James Carreiro; President-elect Dr. Walid Altayeb; Treasurer Dr. Grace Sun; Secretary Dr. Shigeyuki Nagai, PhD.
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CDS names 1st woman executive director
The Chicago Dental Society Board of Directors has named Heather Nash as the organization's next executive director.
May 23, 2023
Heather Nash.
Practice Management Software
Ooma, NexHealth partner to personalize patient calls
Communications platform Ooma has partnered with NexHealth to help practices make patient phone calls more personal.
May 23, 2023
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Oral Bacteria
Swiftsure raises $1.7M to fund oral care kit
Swiftsure Innovations has raised $2.3 million Canadian dollars ($1.7 million U.S.) to commercialize an oral care product for mechanically ventilated patients.
May 22, 2023
Money Franklin
Dentures
FDA OKs SprintRay’s ceramic-infused denture material
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 501(k) clearance for SprintRay's ceramic-infused resins for 3D-printed dentures and baseplates.
May 22, 2023
The SprintRay high-impact denture resins.
CBCT
Owandy unveils new CBCT scanner at CDA
Owandy Radiology Inc. unveiled the new I-Max 3D Pro cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner at the California Dental Association’s (CDA) CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry meeting in Anaheim, CA.
May 19, 2023
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DSO DCA adds new practice in Ariz.
Dental service organization Dental Care Alliance has added a general dentistry practice in Arizona to its network of affiliated practices.
May 19, 2023
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No more water fluoridation may boost dental business
By Melissa Busch
Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge.
November 22, 2024
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Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
By Ava Barros
Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
November 21, 2024
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ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.
November 21, 2024
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Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end
By Melissa Busch
With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.
November 21, 2024
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Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.
November 20, 2024
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DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025
By Beth Gaddis
Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.
November 20, 2024
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What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis
By Melissa Busch
Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.
November 20, 2024
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Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.
November 20, 2024
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Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond
By Estela Vargas
From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.
November 19, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique
By Ava Barros
Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.
November 19, 2024
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From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach
By Trina Shipley
Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.
November 19, 2024
Trina Shipley
What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025
By Kevin Henry
Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.
November 18, 2024
Eric Shirley.
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