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ADA hosts free webinar on PPO contracts
The ADA is hosting a free webinar on the importance of reviewing signed preferred provider organization (PPO) agreements. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 13, from noon to 1 p.m. Central time.
November 14, 2022
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ADA offers suggestions on improving Medicaid, CHIP
The ADA is sharing ways that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can improve the processes for individuals to enroll and retain eligibility in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Among its suggestions is eliminating limits on dental care.
November 14, 2022
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Pearl's AI software on Time's Best Inventions of 2022 list
Pearl's artificial intelligence (AI)- powered dental x-ray software Second Opinion received a special mention on Time magazine's Best Inventions of 2022 list.
November 14, 2022
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AAOMS salutes specialty DSO USOSM
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) recognized specialty dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) for its ongoing support of the field.
November 14, 2022
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United Concordia donates $100K
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports an 11.2% increase in the average cost of food in September. In response, United Concordia is donating $100,000 to help Americans who may be struggling with food insecurity.
November 13, 2022
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Dental Education
Ark.'s 1st dental school in the works
Lyon College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will collaborate on Arkansas' first dental school, according to a news story in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
November 13, 2022
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Invisible Aligners
Orthobrain and OrthoSelect announce partnership
Orthobrain, a practice growth system that integrates orthodontics, has announced a partnership with OrthoSelect, an orthodontic software company and digital orthodontics laboratory.
November 13, 2022
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DSO
DPO UDC enters U.S. market
Dental partnership organization (DPO) United Dental Corporation (UDC) has entered the U.S. market, acquiring seven practices in Georgia, Arizona, and California.
November 9, 2022
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Kleer, Sunbit announce partnership
Dental membership platform Kleer and dental financing service Sunbit announced a partnership.
November 9, 2022
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Apply now for $300K in grants from Align Technology
Align Technology has opened its 2023 Research Award Program to support clinical and scientific dental and orthodontic research in universities across the globe.
November 8, 2022
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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
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Puppy jaw removed due to cancer spontaneously grows back
By Ava Barros
A French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrew his jaw after undergoing extensive surgery to combat a cancerous tumor in his lower left jaw, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
February 19, 2024
To remove Tyson's tumor, the majority of the puppy's lower left mandible had to be removed. Images and captions courtesy of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Oral health problems costing U.S. adults more than their teeth
By Melissa Busch
Untreated dental disease and orofacial pain are hurting more than the teeth of U.S. adults.
February 19, 2024
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Dental manager convicted in $6M scam
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury convicted a dental manager for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme to lure Medicaid-insured children to a dental practice in Texas.
February 16, 2024
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What to know if you plan to sell in 2024
By Kevin Cumbus
You only get one chance to sell your practice, and it’s critical to make a well-informed decision, writes Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners. If you’re considering selling in 2024, several near-term events can change what your practice is worth.
February 16, 2024
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'Hygiene Happy Hour' podcast: The oral-systemic link, waterline safety, and more with Amanda Hill, RDH
By Kevin Henry
In the inaugural episode of the "Hygiene Happy Hour" podcast, Misty Mattingly, RDH, hosted Amanda Hill, RDH, aka "The Waterline Warrior," a dental hygienist who's dedicated to educating others about oral hygiene’s crucial role in overall health.
February 16, 2024
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Municipalities in Ky. may be able to end water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill proposed in Kentucky may have a major effect on community water fluoridation in the state.
February 15, 2024
Water Drink
Employees’ dental scam leads to charges, practice closure
By Melissa Busch
Employees at a now-closed dental practice in Indiana have been charged with stealing from their employer.
February 15, 2024
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Antiaging drug to be tested for improving gum disease outcomes
By Ava Barros
University of Washington School of Dentistry researchers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether an antiaging drug changes immune responses in older adults with periodontal disease to improve treatment outcomes.
February 15, 2024
Gum Inflammation
Superior results, continual improvement, consistent growth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Based on an in-depth analysis of 30,000 dental practices, Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines a four-phase plan that the top-performing practices underwent to achieve great financial success and career satisfaction.
February 15, 2024
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Tougher, healthier dentures coming in 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Stronger, longer-lasting dentures that are cheaper to produce, antimicrobial, and antifungal are set to launch in 2024, thanks to two new biomaterials being developed by a researcher at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.
February 14, 2024
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Size may matter when it comes to dental post survival
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals the dental post space preparation needed to improve the survival probability of post and core restorations.
February 14, 2024
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Viral TikTok video reveals what teens may do for perfect smiles
By Ava Barros
A 19-year-old TikTok user took DIY beauty to the extreme by attempting to perfect her smile with a nail file. Her at-home dentistry escapade prompted some viewers to admit to doing the same, according to a story published by Newsweek.
February 14, 2024
Christina Scully. Image courtesy of @uhmmokayyy22/TikTok.
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