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Industry Updates
Convergent secures $50M to accelerate dental laser adoption
Convergent Dental has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate the adoption of the Solea all-tissue dental laser.
April 25, 2023
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Industry Updates
Dentsply, Midmark leaders join Penn Dental Medicine’s board
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) has added to its board of advisers.
April 25, 2023
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Insurance
DentaQuest urges oral healthcare visits before PHE expires
DentaQuest is urging Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollees to seek oral healthcare services before the federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) designation expires on May 11, 2023.
April 25, 2023
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Legal Issues
DC dentist, hygienist charged with fraud
A dentist and dental hygienist from a Washington, DC, dental clinic were indicted on conspiracy and other offenses for allegedly pocketing $4 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims.
April 24, 2023
Judge Gavel
Legal Issues
Dental Monitoring files patent suit against Get-Grin
Dental Monitoring has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against Get-Grin, claiming it infringed on its patent for its DM ScanBox device.
April 24, 2023
Gavel Scale Justice
Implants
Apply now for AAIDF 2023 research grants
Candidates have until July 1 to apply for student and large research grants from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation (AAIDF).
April 21, 2023
Surgeon Dental Implant
Invisible Aligners
FDA OKs LuxCreo’s aligners-in-a-day platform
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to LuxCreo’s 3D printing system that can produce same-day clear aligners.
April 21, 2023
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AI
Braces On Demand launches custom 3D-printed braces
3D printing platform Braces On Demand has launched Blueprint, a customizable orthodontic bracket system.
April 20, 2023
Woman Braces
AI
Planmeca to integrate Pearl’s Second Opinion
Planmeca will integrate Pearl’s artificial intelligence-based software, Second Opinion, into its imaging platform Romexis.
April 20, 2023
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Treatment Software
Vyne Dental acquires Simplifeye
Revenue cycle management software provider Vyne Dental has acquired dental billing and payment software provider Simplifeye.
April 19, 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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Neffy nasal spray: A new era for allergy safety in dentistry
By Barbara Madej, RPh
Neffy is a nasal spray, removing the need for injections, which may provide critical advantages for dental patients who fear needles or hesitate during emergencies.
November 1, 2024
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Podcast: What does the Dental Innovation Alliance mean for the future of dentistry?
By Kevin Henry
In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Doug Brown and Thomas Sharpe from the Dental Innovation Alliance about the changing landscape of dentistry.
November 1, 2024
Podcast Phone Earpods
Woman sues over breaking tooth on 'frozen solid' ice cream treat
By Melissa Busch
A woman filed a lawsuit after she was served a "frozen solid" ice cream sandwich that led her to fracture the root of her tooth.
October 31, 2024
Lawsuit Eccolo
What can be done about the rash of imposter dentists
By Dr. Kartik Antani
Dr. Kartik Antani has seen the headlines involving veneer techs and garage dentists and believes it's time to stop those who overstep the boundaries of legal dentistry.
October 31, 2024
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Pumpkin spice craze sparks oral health concerns
By Ava Barros
Pumpkin spice lattes may be a fall favorite, but their high sugar content and acidity can weaken enamel, increase the risk of tooth decay, and cause staining, according to research from the Canada-based dental clinic Inglewood Family Dental.
October 31, 2024
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Ex-CEO wanted for skipping trial found dead
By Kevin Henry
Stephen Baird, the ex-CEO of a dental imaging firm who was being sought by police after skipping his fraud sentencing trial, has been found dead, according to an updated news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 31, 2024
Police Light
Dental assistant arrested for fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental assistant has been arrested for allegedly billing Medicaid for about $18,000 in services that were never rendered to patients.
October 31, 2024
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How to save your teeth during election season (and other stressful times)
By Dr. Gabriela Lagreca
Election season can take a toll on more than your mental health, it can also affect your dental health. Here's advice from a prosthodontist on how to protect your smile.
October 30, 2024
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Men with HIV experience greater alveolar bone loss
By Ava Barros
Men with HIV may experience greater alveolar bone loss than those without HIV, potentially due to higher levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 30, 2024
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Clinical tip: Choosing the right dental implant guide workflow
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip to improve your dentistry and dental practice from Dr. Doug Smail and CDOCS.
October 30, 2024
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Regulatory concerns lead Dentsply to suspend sale of Byte aligners
By Melissa Busch
Dental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona has voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte aligners and impression kits while it conducts a review of regulatory requirements.
October 30, 2024
Clear Aligner
Dental imaging firm ex-CEO ditches $11M fraud sentencing
By Melissa Busch
The ex-CEO of a dental imaging system firm who allegedly defrauded investors out of nearly $11 million skipped out on sentencing.
October 29, 2024
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