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OSAP to host 1st Antibiotic Stewardship Summit
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is hosting the Antibiotic Stewardship Summit for the first time as a preconference course for the 2023 OSAP Dental Infection Control Boot Camp.
November 3, 2022
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Insurance
CDA applauds Medicare's move to cover some dental care
The California Dental Association (CDA) "strongly supports" the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to expand coverage for medically necessary dental procedures.
November 3, 2022
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Product Updates
ZimVie launches new dental implant in the U.S.
Dental products manufacturer ZimVie, formerly Zimmer Biomet, has launched the TSX dental implant in the U.S.
November 3, 2022
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Zentist to host DSO revenue cycle management boot camp
Cloud-based dental software developer Zentist is hosting a revenue cycle management boot camp, a professional development opportunity for dental service organizations (DSOs).
November 2, 2022
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Product Updates
Ormco joins Dental Whale's 'preferred network' for DSOs
Spark aligner manufacturer Ormco has joined Dental Whale's "preferred network," giving dental service organizations (DSOs) access to preferred pricing.
November 2, 2022
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Indigenous Dental Association of Canada established
Indigenous dental professionals in Canada will soon have a platform through which they can work with other Indigenous colleagues and contribute to the delivery of oral health services in communities across the country.
November 1, 2022
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AAPD appoints new director of POHRPC
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has appointed Dr. Chelsea Fosse as the new director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC).
November 1, 2022
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Regulatory Updates
Health Canada OKs Sonendo's GentleWave G4
Sonendo announced that Health Canada has granted regulatory approval for commercial sales of its GentleWave G4 system.
November 1, 2022
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CBCT
Ormco to host webinar on Spark aligners' new features
Ormco, the manufacturer of Spark aligners, will host a webinar on November 4 to discuss the latest clinical features of the recently launched release 13 aligners.
November 1, 2022
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DSO
DSO Dental Care Alliance adds new NY practice
Dental support organization (DSO) Dental Care Alliance has added Mascolo Dental of East Northport in Long Island, NY, to its practice network.
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Dental Education
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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Team Management
Retaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matter
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Podcasts
Podcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?
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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
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Podcast: Business tips and tricks with Dr. Alex Sanders
By Kevin Henry
As we kick off the DrBicuspid-Cellerant CEO podcast series, Dr. Alex Sanders, co-founder, president, and CEO of Diagnocat, shares his best business insights.
February 8, 2024
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Woman accused of operating illegal veneer practice in a salon
By Melissa Busch
A woman is accused of running a veneer business inside a beauty parlor in Las Vegas without a dental license.
February 8, 2024
Broken Tooth Woman
Understanding practice production and why it really matters
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
This one metric, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin, will give you insight more than any other benchmark as to how your practice is truly performing relative to others.
February 8, 2024
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Temple dental school to study gum disease progression
By Ava Barros
Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $3.6 million grant to lead a study focused on predicting periodontal disease progression.
February 8, 2024
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Work suffers when employee well-being dips
By Ava Barros
In 2023, employers in the U.K. experienced a loss of nearly 50 productive workdays per employee due to poor physical and mental health, according to a new survey from private insurance provider Vitality.
February 7, 2024
Burnout Man Dentist
How to assess distress, well-being in your dental colleagues
By Ava Barros
The Well-Being Index may effectively screen for distress levels, including burnout, extreme fatigue, and suicidal thoughts, among U.S. dentists, identifying those who may benefit from professional evaluation. The study was published in BDJ Open.
February 7, 2024
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Breaking down the link between diet and oral and mental health
By Melissa Busch
Sustaining good oral health as people age may enhance nutritional status that in turn improves one's subjective psychological well-being and affects survival rates in healthy and unhealthy populations, according to a study published in PLoS One.
February 7, 2024
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This orthodontist is a scumbag
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Brad Podray is more than an orthodontist in Iowa.
February 6, 2024
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Podcast: The current state of dental practice sales
By Kevin Henry
In this recent episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Chip Fichtner, co-founder and principal of Large Practice Sales, about the current state of practice sales and the role of invisible dental service organizations.
February 6, 2024
Chip Fichtner
What you need to know about gum disease and COPD
A periodontal disease pathogen promotes the activation of immune system cells that can exacerbate the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study recently published in mSystems.
February 6, 2024
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The ADA’s latest dental imaging recommendations
By Melissa Busch
On February 1, the ADA published in the Journal of the American Dental Association updated radiation safety guidelines for dental imaging.
February 5, 2024
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Man pinched for illegally performing dentistry in basement
By Melissa Busch
A man was charged with operating a dental practice out of the basement of a home in Utah.
February 5, 2024
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