DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]PeriodonticsAAPD releases oral health DVD for parents, caregiversThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health.September 7, 20113D PrintingAlign Technology to consolidate CAD/CAM businessAlign Technology is consolidating its New Jersey-based CAD/CAM services and scanner-related activities with existing manufacturing and services operations to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs, the company announced.September 7, 2011Dental EducationECU names interim dean for dental schoolGregory Chadwick, DDS, MS, the associate dean for planning and extramural affairs at the East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine, has been named interim dean of the school.September 7, 2011Dental EducationMany Va. residents struggle to get dental careDespite living in one of the wealthiest areas in the U.S., lower-income families in northern Virginia struggle to find adequate dental care, according to a new report from the Northern Virginia Health Foundation. And cost appears to be the key barrier.September 7, 2011Dental Education1-800-DENTIST launches $50M ad campaign1-800-DENTIST has launched a new TV advertising campaign with a series of humorous 30-second spots as part of a $50 million 2011 consumer advertising campaign.September 6, 2011Dental EducationKy. awards $650K for rural dental educationKentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has announced a new Appalachian Regional Commission and higher education partnership to enhance sustainable, collaborative dental health education and care in eastern Kentucky.September 6, 2011PeriodonticsOct. is National Dental Hygiene MonthThe American Dental Hygienists' Association will once again collaborate with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company to promote National Dental Hygiene Month in October.September 6, 2011Patient CommunicationSmile Reminder becomes SolutionreachSmile Reminder, a provider of patient engagement and communication tools for dental offices and other businesses utilizing text, email, voice, video, Web, and social media, has changed its name to Solutionreach.September 6, 2011MarketingCompany offers website for dental insurance quotesMaster Insurance Services has launched a website for California residents to get quotes on different insurance plans, including health and dental plans starting at $22 a month.September 6, 2011HomeAir Techniques launches smartphone appAir Techniques has developed an app for iPhones and iPads designed to make information on the company's products and other news more readily available to its customers and dealers.September 6, 2011Previous PagePage 1086 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesSmile DesignDentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teethDentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.PediatricsThe connection between screen time and early caries in kidsPediatricsPodcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistryTeam ManagementExcellence in dental practiceSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.