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Product Updates
TBS Dental launches tooth extraction tool
Dental equipment manufacturer TBS Dental has launched the tooth extraction tool elvatome 2.0.
May 2, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienist dons wacky duds to relax patients
Since the 1990s, a North Carolina dental hygienist has been wearing costumes to bring a smile to patients’ faces.
May 1, 2023
Dental Hygienist
Industry Updates
Espire Dental appoints new CFO
Group dental practice Espire Dental has appointed Sarah Montgomery, CPA, as its chief financial officer (CFO).
May 1, 2023
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DSO Oak Dental Partners nets $153M in financing
Atlanta-based dental service organization Oak Dental Partners has received $153 million in financing.
May 1, 2023
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Dental Education
ZimVie opens educational, training institute in Fla.
Dental products manufacturer ZimVie has opened a new 11,000-sq-ft educational facility for dental practitioners in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
April 28, 2023
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Organized Dentistry
Cloud Dentistry launches Engage for Change
Cloud Dentistry has introduced its Engage for Change program to connect socially conscious dental professionals with local volunteer opportunities.
April 28, 2023
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Treatment Software
1st digitized cleft treatment protocol developed
Dentsply Sirona, Smile Train, and the FDI World Dental Federation have developed the first global standard protocols for digitized cleft treatment.
April 27, 2023
Baby Cleft Lip
Industry Updates
Ultradent names new leadership
Ultradent Products has named Steve Clark as its general manager of North America and Sean Kennedy as the senior vice president of marketing.
April 27, 2023
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Dental Assistant
Dental student invents touchless dental supply device
A dental student has developed a compact, touchless device that dispenses dental supplies like gauze and rolls.
April 26, 2023
Medical Supplies
Whitening
Patent filed for ultrasound-based teeth whitening technology
KronosMD has filed a provisional patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an ultrasound-powered device that whitens teeth.
April 26, 2023
Provisional Patent Application
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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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Why naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kit
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Keeping naloxone readily available in the dental emergency kit is the first step in combating opioid overdose, writes Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
November 6, 2024
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How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
By Ava Barros
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
November 6, 2024
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What do you do when a dental patient refuses local anesthetic?
By Kevin Henry
A recent article on DrBicuspid.com had us asking questions, and a Chicago-area dentist gave her opinion on what to do when a patient refuses anesthesia for a minor dental procedure.
November 5, 2024
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AAE responds to reports of dentists pulling healthy teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a statement in response to reports of dentists removing healthy, treatable teeth in favor of implants.
November 5, 2024
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Clinical tip: Revolutionizing class II restorations in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. David Clark about the evolution of composite dentistry, the challenges of adapting to new techniques, and the importance of confidence.
November 5, 2024
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Newly developed toothbrush may prevent toothpaste swallowing
By Ava Barros
A professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine has developed a toothbrush with suction to prevent people from swallowing toothpaste, according to a university press release.
November 5, 2024
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Trump win may mean bye-bye to fluoridated drinking water
By Melissa Busch
If Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the cavity-fighter fluoride may be removed from U.S. public water systems.
November 4, 2024
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Hydroxyapatite is an effective fluoride-free solution for caries
By Ava Barros
Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
November 4, 2024
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Taking melatonin may protect oral health
By Melissa Busch
The sleep aid supplement melatonin may have a protective role in oral health, potentially aiding in managing periodontitis, oral cancers, and more.
November 4, 2024
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2025 trending technologies in dentistry, Part 2: New CDT codes you need to know
By Estela Vargas
Estela Vargas, CRDH, explores the new ADA Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) codes being introduced in January 2025 and how to apply them to patient treatment and ensure that dental procedures are billed correctly.
November 4, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for keeping your team
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Keeping employees is more profitable and less stressful and disruptive than continually hiring new ones. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to boost team longevity in your practice.
November 4, 2024
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What dentists must know about eating disorders
By Ava Barros
Oral health should be evaluated with eating disorders in mind to support patient well-being, and clinicians must know how to address oral issues in these patients, according to study findings published in the Journal of Dentistry.
November 1, 2024
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