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Product Updates
Airheads candy sweetens Halloween for dentists, kids
Dentists, are you tired of being condemned for giving out toothbrushes on Halloween? Airheads candy has you covered.
October 19, 2022
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Oral Cancer
Viome raises $67M for oral health tests, more
Biotechnology company Viome Life Sciences has raised more than $67 million to fund an oral health intelligence test and early detection diagnostics for chronic diseases, cancers, and more.
October 19, 2022
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Regulatory Updates
ADA and coalition announce support for oral health literacy bill
Members of the Organized Dentistry Coalition, including the ADA, announced their support for a bipartisan bill that would establish an education campaign promoting oral health literacy among at-risk populations.
October 18, 2022
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Dental Hygiene
Wis. college adds dental hygiene program
Blackhawk Technical College in Wisconsin is offering a new dental hygiene degree program, according to a news article published on October 18 in the Beloit Daily News.
October 18, 2022
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Kristin Goodfellow named OraCare chief clinical officer
OraCare appointed Kristin Goodfellow to the position of chief clinical officer on October 18.
October 18, 2022
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AI
Pearl's AI x-ray software to merge into Sota's platform
Pearl's artificial intelligence (AI) clinical pathology detection tool will be integrated into Sota Imaging's dental imaging software.
October 18, 2022
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Dr. Monica Anderson to deliver TedTalk
Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson will give a TedTalk titled "What Dentistry Teaches Us About Curbing Racism" at TEDxOshkosh on November 19.
October 17, 2022
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DSO
Aspen Dental receives PRWeek Purpose Award
Aspen Dental and the Curley Company won Best Integration Into Culture at the 2022 PRWeek Purpose Awards for Aspen Dental's annual Day of Service. The awards recognize initiatives that further positive causes and celebrate the agencies, brands, public sector organizations, nonprofits, and nongovernmental organizations behind them.
October 17, 2022
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Insurance
CareQuest lauds medical teams getting paid to apply SDF
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is commending the approval of a new code that allows medical teams to be reimbursed for applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF).
October 17, 2022
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NovoDynamics' gum disease assessment tool gets patent
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent to technology firm NovoDynamics.
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Team USA’s Jack Hughes loses teeth during gold medal victory
Jack Hughes lost three teeth after taking a stick to the face during Team USA's gold medal hockey win over Canada. Learn what happened and Hughes' recovery details.
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67-year-old dentist allegedly drugged, assaulted high schooler
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Dental Education
Columbia University, with Epstein ties, punishes 2, announces donation
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Dental hygiene debate: Virginia's risky scope changes
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Computer-assisted oral surgery faster but not less painful
By Ava Barros
Computer-assisted oral surgery may not lessen postoperative pain, but it shortens the duration of the procedure compared to the conventional freehand method, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.
June 26, 2024
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4 ways dental practices can protect themselves from cybercrime
By Compliancy Group
Most cyberattacks result from human error and can be prevented if you and your team are well-informed and your dental practice implements data security measures.
June 25, 2024
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Dentist indicted on U.S. charges for sending death threats
By Melissa Busch
A dentist is accused of sending more than 100 threats of death and injury to more than three dozen people.
June 25, 2024
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Fla. closes 'tooth fairy heist' investigation
By Melissa Busch
A state attorney in Florida announced that charges will not be filed against a dentist who was under investigation for his alleged role in the “tooth fairy heist."
June 25, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
Dental practice rescues NBA player’s smile before big day
By Melissa Busch
A Massachusetts dental practice gave Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White a reason to smile at the National Basketball Association (NBA) team’s victory parade through Beantown.
June 24, 2024
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Trashed human teeth lead to arrest
By Melissa Busch
A woman in Arizona was arrested for allegedly operating a dental practice at her home without a license after an investigation led to the discovery of human teeth in her garbage.
June 24, 2024
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This treatment may give patients the prettiest smile
For treating a gummy smile, orthognathic surgery may result in greater improvements in attractiveness compared to botulinum toxin, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.
June 24, 2024
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Will you make the 'most wanted' list for dental insurance billing fraud?
By Estela Vargas
Dental insurance fraud has severe consequences for the dentist(s) and, often, the staff who help perpetrate it. Estela Vargas, CRDH, discusses various levels of fraud and some of the tactics used.
June 24, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for facilitating effective team meetings
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most meetings are a time-waster. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to ensure your meetings are effective and productive for every staff member.
June 24, 2024
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Beware the hidden costs of acquiring a dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
When it's time for the dental school graduate to go out on his or her own and acquire a dental practice, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, offers some advice on the steps toward success.
June 22, 2024
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Is it time to sell your practice?
By Kevin Cumbus
Not sure whether you should sell your practice now or later? Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners reviews the four elements that can help cement your decision.
June 22, 2024
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4 key financial considerations when selling to a DSO
By Kim McCleskey
Kim McCleskey offers four key financial considerations every dentist should keep in mind when contemplating a sale to a dental service organization (DSO). Identify which DSO to partner with and what deal structure is best suited for you.
June 22, 2024
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