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CDHA praises new dental care law
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) praised Royal Assent for Bill C-31. The new law is the first time that the federal government will provide targeted support to Canadians for dental care.
November 20, 2022
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WUWTA and DSN announce partnership
WUWTA announced that its platform now integrates with DSN's practice management system. The new integration can help create more meaningful patient relationships and generate better treatment results, according to WUWTA.
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SmileDirect launches AI SmileMaker platform in Australia
SmileDirectClub has launched its artificial intelligence (AI)- powered SmileMaker platform in Australia.
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Overjet receives $27M to fuel expansion
Overjet announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence software into dental clinics across the U.S. The plans are backed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of Overjet's Dental Assist platform and $27 million in funding, according to the company.
November 17, 2022
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USOSM announces 4 partnerships
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has announced four new partnerships across three states.
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Florida Atlantic University to build $64M dental school
Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton plans to build a dental school estimated to cost $64 million, according to an article published on November 16 in the school's University Press.
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CNU dental school to expand
California Northstate University (CNU) College of Dental Medicine is expanding to a new state-of-the-art facility in Sacramento.
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Neocis' Yomi gets FDA OK for new bone reduction feature
Robot-assisted dental surgery firm Neocis has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for a new bone reduction feature on its Yomi dental robotic system.
November 16, 2022
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OSO Smile Doctors selects CureMint procurement platform
Orthodontic dental support organization (OSO) Smile Doctors has selected CureMint to handle its procurement operations for its more than 350 affiliated practices.
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Coast Dental partners with Overjet
Artificial intelligence software developer Overjet has partnered with the privately held practice management dental firm Coast Dental Services.
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Podcast: Challenges faced by young dentists when it comes to DSOs and dental practice ownership
By Kevin Henry
Jonathan Miller, an expert in helping dentists go into private practice, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges and considerations for young dentists transitioning to the role of CEO and practice ownership.
February 22, 2024
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Woman’s smile transformation comes with an unexpected glow up
By Melissa Busch
A woman revealed in her now-viral TikTok video how her new dental implants have really lit up her life.
February 22, 2024
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These dental students may know the drill better than the rest
By Ava Barros
The only way to master use of the dental drill is to use it. That’s why students at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine begin drilling during their first semesters.
February 22, 2024
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Root canal failure leads to teen’s facial depression
By Melissa Busch
Unsuccessful endodontic treatment led to an infection, resulting in a large defect that formed a depression on a 19-year-old’s face.
February 21, 2024
Asymptomatic decrease on the facial skin surface without any pigmentation or pus. All images courtesy of Mahlobi et al/Int J Surg Case Rep.
AR may be the key to better endodontic treatment
By Melissa Busch
Using an augmented reality (AR) head-mounted device to display a dynamic navigation system in a surgical site may be a practical way to remove fiber posts in endodontically treated teeth.
February 21, 2024
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Man attacks patient at dental office in Mass.
By Melissa Busch
A 29-year-old man was arrested after starting a fight with a man sitting inside a dental practice waiting room in Massachusetts.
February 20, 2024
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Antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is important
By Amanda Hill, RDH
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that a person dies every 15 minutes in the U.S. from antibiotic-resistant infections, here is why you should know about antibiotic stewardship in your dental practice.
February 20, 2024
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Bill aims to protect patients from 3rd-party financing
By Melissa Busch
A bill introduced in Illinois would set new requirements for dentists and their employees who offer third-party financing to patients.
February 20, 2024
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Trial of rinse that controls bleeding during procedures to begin
By Melissa Busch
Hyloris Pharmaceuticals has enrolled the first patient in a phase III trial for its oral rinse that controls bleeding during and after dental procedures.
February 20, 2024
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Do’s and don’ts for new team members
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To ensure that a new team member -- and your practice -- is poised for success, Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the do’s and don’ts to follow during their first six months.
February 20, 2024
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Toke on? Smoking marijuana may not raise caries risk
By Melissa Busch
Smoking marijuana may not increase a person’s risk of developing caries, according to a large U.S. study.
February 19, 2024
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How one DSO pivoted after SmileDirectClub's closure
By Kevin Henry
How would patients midtreatment when SmileDirectClub closed feel about trusting another aligner program? We asked dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental's Dr. Payam Ataii for some insight.
February 19, 2024
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