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Desktop Health's parent company cuts 15% of employees
Massachusetts-based Desktop Metal, the parent company of 3D dental printing company Desktop Health, slashed its workforce by 15% and will close facilities, according to a news story published on February 2 in the Boston Globe.
February 2, 2023
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DSO Aspen Dental offers dental savings plan
TAG - The Aspen Dental Group's dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental Management has launched a $39 annual membership plan for uninsured patients.
February 1, 2023
2022 08 08 19 13 1915 Woman Paying Dental Clinic 400
Endodontics
Apply to study endodontic management of dental diseases
The American Association of Endodontists and the Foundation for Endodontics are seeking applicants to investigate outcomes of endodontic management of pulpal and associated periapical diseases.
February 1, 2023
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Dental Education
LSU dental school names new dean
Dr. Angelo Mariotti, PhD, was appointed dean of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans School of Dentistry, effective January 3.
January 31, 2023
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DSO
DSO Benevis debuts orthodontics calculator
Dental service organization (DSO) Benevis has launched an ortho calculator, a visual tool to help patients, families, and caregivers better understand potential payment and financing options for orthodontics.
January 31, 2023
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Dental Education
Texas dental school, Straumann to set up patient center
The University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and dental equipment company Straumann Group have established a patient center featuring the latest technology.
January 30, 2023
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Product Updates
Wellfit, Scratch Financial partner
Fintech firm Scratch Financial has partnered with Wellfit Technologies, a technology platform.
January 30, 2023
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DSO
DSOs land on best places to work for diversity list
Two dental service organizations (DSOs) were included in Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023.
January 29, 2023
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Product Updates
Birdeye launches dental appointment platform
Digital customer experience platform Birdeye launched its appointment management software solution at the 2023 Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.
January 29, 2023
2023 01 30 17 14 4801 Receptionist Male Patient
Legal Issues
Mass. dentist cops to embezzling $1.2M
A dentist and bookkeeper at a dental practice pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud for his role in embezzling $1.2 million from his employer and defrauding a U.S. relief fund, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.
January 26, 2023
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Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries
By Ava Barros
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2024
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A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.
September 11, 2024
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Clinical tip: Orthodontic attachment templates with Dr. Shalin Shah
By Kevin Henry
Ready for another great tip that can improve your clinical skills in the dental practice? Check out this week's words of wisdom from CDOCS.
September 11, 2024
Dr. Shalin Shah
Real talk about the value and future of the dental hygienist
By Kevin Henry
In an open and honest conversation, DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry and Rachel Wall, the CEO and founder of Inspired Hygiene, discuss the value of dental hygiene and dental hygienists as the end of 2024 approaches.
September 10, 2024
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Global burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worse
By Ava Barros
Little progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
September 10, 2024
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Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
By Tracee Dahm
While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
September 10, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.
September 9, 2024
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Common chemicals linked to periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.
September 9, 2024
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Want to scale your dental practice? DSO leaders share their top tips
By Beth Gaddis
Six industry leaders at the Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference shared their top tips about scaling dental practices. Here's what they had to say.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Robin Reich.
Dental infection control: Exploring the good and bad sides of biofilm
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Melissa Turner, a biofilm expert, about the two sides of biofilm. During the interview, they discussed the importance of understanding the full story of biofilm and its use cases in society.
September 9, 2024
Melissa K. Turner.
Do's and don'ts for practice changes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Sometimes your dental practice needs to make necessary changes involving your operations or systems, which can be met with resistance from team members. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to address the subject with your team.
September 9, 2024
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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
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