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Insurance
Schein's eAssist acquires Unitas
Henry Schein subsidiary eAssist Dental Solutions has acquired a majority interest in Unitas PPO Solutions, which negotiates insurance reimbursements for dental practices.
January 4, 2023
2021 11 01 22 17 2464 Henry Schein Smile Con 2021 400
Dental Education
ADEA turns 100 in 2023
In 2023, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) celebrates 100 years of advancing dental education.
January 4, 2023
2021 06 10 21 26 8188 Dental Student 400
Imaging Systems
Roland DGA appoints new president
Roland DGA Corporation has appointed Amado Lara as its new president.
January 3, 2023
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FDA OKs Vivos' daytime-nighttime OSA device
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave 510(k) clearance to Vivos Therapeutics' daytime-nighttime device for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
January 3, 2023
2020 07 10 16 57 6339 Quality Check Mark 400
Home
Planet DDS appoints new CFO
Cloud-based dental software provider Planet DDS has appointed Stephen Fong as its chief financial officer (CFO).
January 2, 2023
2021 03 17 21 43 0657 Business Men Handshake 400
DSO
Sonrava names new clinical director
Sonrava Health has named Dr. Arpankumar Patel, MPH, as its clinical director for the Dallas area, where he will support 46 Brident Dental & Orthodontics practices and other affiliate offices.
January 2, 2023
2017 11 30 23 48 2503 Texas Flag 400
Wellness
Dental hygienists face health stressors from pandemic
Dental hygienists experienced similar physical and mental health stressors as other healthcare professionals when they returned to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, says research published December 21 in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
December 22, 2022
2022 05 26 17 53 6007 Doctor Technologist Burnout 400
Restorations
Composite material good for repairing cuspal defects
Composite material is suitable for repairing and replacing cuspal defects, according to research published December 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 22, 2022
2020 08 20 17 37 8876 Business Handshake Man 400
Practice Sales
Prairie touts work on dental company sale
Middle-market investment bank Prairie Capital Advisors highlighted its work on the sale of Dental Designs to an employee stock ownership plan.
December 20, 2022
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Restorations
Planmeca unveils milling unit for dental labs
Planmeca has launched PlanMill 60 S, a 5-axis milling unit geared toward dental laboratories and technicians, as well as dentists seeking to produce more-advanced dental restorations and applications at their practice.
December 19, 2022
2022 12 20 23 46 6145 2022 12 20 Planmeca Plan Mill 60 S 20221220232758
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There are no shortcuts to maximizing value in the sale of your practice
By Ryan Mingus
Get the maximum value for your life's work when selling your dental practice. Ryan Mingus of Tusk Partners offers compelling tips to help you navigate the process.
August 23, 2024
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How DSOs are solving the staffing shortage in dentistry
By Beth Gaddis
Dental leaders at this summer's Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference share how employee expectations combined with marketplace pressures have led DSOs to adjust salaries, benefits, and perspectives.
August 22, 2024
Jon Fidler and Heidi Arndt. Image courtesy of the Dykema DSO Industry Group.
Social media, professionalism, and dental infection control: What do they have in common?
By Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA
In a world where we're searching for clicks and likes, are we forgetting to represent dental practices in a professional manner? Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, tackles a touchy but necessary subject.
August 22, 2024
Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA
How space dentistry may improve dental science
By Ava Barros
Comprehensive dental care protocols along with ongoing research and technological advancements may help astronauts maintain their oral health during extended missions, according to a review article that was recently published in Cureus.
August 22, 2024
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Case report: Sugar-free lozenges may cause dental problems
By Melissa Busch
A 58-year-old healthy man with stellar oral hygiene and dietary habits developed carious lesions on almost every posterior tooth adjacent where he habitually held a sugar-free nicotine lozenge.
August 21, 2024
Maxillary second molar (tooth #2) showing extensive mesial surface root caries. Images courtesy of C Ehrhardt, KK Mäkinen, and CM Cobb. Licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Clinical tip: How to use a ghost dental implant for bridge planning
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Doug Smail is back with another great clinical tip from CDOCS, this time focusing on helping a dental patient with fractures in teeth #4 and #5.
August 21, 2024
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Metformin: What dentists need to know
By Barbara Madej, RPh, Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.
August 21, 2024
Metformin
Gastric sleeve may improve gum disease, especially in diabetic patients
By Ava Barros
Sleeve gastrectomy may improve periodontal health in patients with and without type 2 diabetes largely due to a significant reduction in inflammatory biomarkers, according to a study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.
August 21, 2024
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Dentist indicted on multiple counts of felony fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dentist has been indicted on multiple felony counts of Medicaid fraud and other offenses.
August 20, 2024
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Alcohol-free mouthwash may taste better but cuts less plaque
By Ava Barros
Although preferred for taste, an alcohol-free, essential oils-containing mouthwash may be less effective at controlling plaque than alcohol-based versions, according to a systematic review published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
August 20, 2024
Mouthwash Man
Dental duets: Why we need improved technology interoperability to achieve optimal dental practice workflows
By Dr. Margaret Scarlett, Michael Ventriello
The authors believe the lack of interoperability among many innovative technologies poses a significant barrier to their effective implementation in dental practices and impedes the rate of adoption.
August 20, 2024
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Video of dental employees mocking patient sparks public fury, backlash
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Video footage of an employee reading the private journal of a patient undergoing cancer treatment aloud to other staff members went viral last week, leading to the termination of some employees and widespread public outrage.
August 19, 2024
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