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Industry Updates
3M inks deal to sell its dental anesthetic assets for $70M
3M plans to sell assets associated with its dental local anesthetic business in Germany to pharmaceutical service provider Pierrel for $70 million.
May 8, 2023
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AAE names 2023-2024 board of directors
The American Association of Endodontists has announced its officers of the board of directors for the 2023-2024 term.
May 8, 2023
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U.S. DEA Museum spotlights seized blinged-out grill
In the May 1 episode of “Stories from the Collection,” representatives from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Museum discuss a seized gold and diamond grill that's on display.
May 5, 2023
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Product Updates
Waterpik launches a cordless portable flosser
Waterpik has launched the new Cordless Slide, which collapses to half of its original size so it can be stored and taken anywhere.
May 5, 2023
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Key Practice Management now offers remote services
Dental consulting firm Key Practice Management is offering remote dental practice management services to practices across the U.S.
May 5, 2023
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Schein to acquire Brazilian implant manufacturer
Henry Schein has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SIN Implant System, a dental implant manufacturer in Brazil, pending regulatory approval.
May 4, 2023
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DSO PDS founder inducted into ADSO Hall of Leaders
Pacific Dental Services Founder and CEO Stephen E. Thorne IV recently was inducted into the Association of Dental Support Organizations Hall of Leaders.
May 4, 2023
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DSO USOSM enters 2 new states with addition of 2 practices
Dental service organization U.S. Oral Surgery Management has entered Pennsylvania and New Mexico, expanding its reach into two more states.
May 3, 2023
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DSO MB2 secures $150M to expand
Dental service organization MB2 Dental has secured a $150 million loan to fund upcoming practice acquisitions.
May 3, 2023
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Roland DGA's DGShape debuts new dental mills
Roland DGA's DGShape Americas business group has introduced the new DWX-52D Plus dry mill and DWX-42W Plus wet mill.
May 2, 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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Gum disease may not be linked to implant failure
By Ava Barros
The extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 11, 2024
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Trump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025
By Melissa Busch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.
November 11, 2024
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Reasons why patients maintain oral health may surprise you
By Ava Barros
More adults are practicing proper oral care to avoid costly dental issues, desiring to save money and avoid unexpected expenses, according to the Delta Dental "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."
November 11, 2024
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Measuring the environmental cost of clean teeth
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers from McGill University in Montreal are measuring the carbon output of dentistry and devising ways to make dentistry greener.
November 11, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for new patient communication
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
New patient phone calls are not solely a customer service call, they're a brand-building opportunity. Dr. Roger P. Levin says these are the do's and don'ts of handling that first patient phone call.
November 11, 2024
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Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.
November 8, 2024
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The key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchen
By Melissa Busch
An antioxidant found in many plants like grapes and apples, as well as red wine and green tea, may aid in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.
November 8, 2024
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E-cigarettes may affect dental implant integration
By Ava Barros
E-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
November 8, 2024
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Wife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practice
By Melissa Busch
The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
November 7, 2024
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10 ways to lose a patient
By Gaby Solano
By steering clear of these 10 dental no-no's, Gaby Solano believes you will keep your patients returning and ensure they leave with a smile.
November 7, 2024
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Dental duets: Despite what you may have read, dentistry is a smart investment
By Dr. Shervin Molayem, Michael Ventriello
The latest advances in dental technology offer exciting investment opportunities for individual investors, venture capital firms, and private equity groups, writes Michael Ventriello and Dr. Shervin Molayem.
November 7, 2024
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9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's license
By Clark Kauffman
A recently filed lawsuit alleges negligence in the death of 50-year-old patient.
November 6, 2024
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