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ADA launches Health Equity Action Team
The ADA launched the Health Equity Action Team in an effort to close the oral health equity gap. The new endeavor was announced on October 13 at the SmileCon meeting in Houston.
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Philips Sonicare, Spotify promote self-care
Toothbrush brand Philips Sonicare has partnered with audio platform Spotify to bring customized playlists to people to motivate them to complete daily rituals, such as toothbrushing.
October 16, 2022
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Carestream software to integrate with iCoreConnect
iCoreConnect's cloud-based software is being integrated into Carestream Dental's practice management software.
October 16, 2022
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Dr. Zack Studstill receives ADA Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Zack Studstill received the ADA Distinguished Service Award at the ADA SmileCon meeting on October 15 in Houston.
October 16, 2022
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Morrow joins Biolase as new chief dental officer
Biolase has appointed Dr. Russell Morrow as chief dental officer, effective November 1.
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Patterson names new CEO and interim CFO
Patterson Companies has named Don Zurbay as its new president and CEO and Kevin Barry as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
October 13, 2022
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Carestream Dental celebrates 40 years of RVG sensor technology
Carestream Dental is celebrating 40 years of RadioVisioGraphy (RVG) sensory technology in dental practices.
October 13, 2022
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AGD supports the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) published a statement supporting the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act, which was introduced to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, October 11.
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PDS opens 900th supported practice
Pacific Dental Services (PDS) announced the opening of its 900th supported practice. The practice, Aspen Hill Modern Dentistry, is located in Silver Spring, MD.
October 12, 2022
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Schein to showcase solutions at SmileCon 2022
Henry Schein will present an extensive lineup of products, services, and solutions for practice efficiency at SmileCon 2022. SmileCon 2022, hosted by the ADA, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society, is taking place in Houston from October 13-15.
October 12, 2022
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Sink your teeth into the right technology for your dental practice
By Jay Letwat
Stop wasting your time on the minutia of administrative details and spend more time with patients by implementing timesaving dental tech solutions, writes Jay Letwat of Sunbit.
January 18, 2024
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Podcast: What to know about the water in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
What do you need to know about the water in your dental practice and keeping your patients safe in 2024? We sat down with Amy Gagne, RDHEF, to discuss this and more in a recent podcast.
January 17, 2024
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Microrobots may be key to halting dental infections
By Ava Barros
Small-scale robotics, known as microrobots, may treat and diagnose persistent infections, including those in between the teeth, according to a story recently published in the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Today.
January 17, 2024
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Answering the most-asked dental questions from social media: Disinfectants
By Sarah Stream, MPH
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, is back to address misinformation on social media, this time on the topic of hospital-grade disinfectants.
January 17, 2024
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Valuing a DSO price in real dollars today, and how to ascertain that price
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
There are many more costs involved with the purchase price of a dental practice than what may be written in the acquisition agreement. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into the topic.
January 17, 2024
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Oral health program for substance-use disorder patients to start
By Ava Barros
The University of Massachusetts (UMass) Chan Medical School has received a $93,071 grant from the nonprofit RIZE Massachusetts to launch an oral health intervention program for providers treating people with substance use disorder.
January 17, 2024
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Pediatric dentist arrested on U.S. charges
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist in Georgia has been arrested after authorities found videos containing child pornography at his home, according to a press release.
January 16, 2024
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U.S. proposed rule seeks to make dental chairs more accessible
By Melissa Busch
A notice of a proposed rule was published in the U.S. Federal Register that aims to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment, including dental chairs.
January 16, 2024
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The dangers for dentists of avoiding a signed informed consent
By Estela Vargas
Dental professionals should respect patients' autonomy and freedom to make decisions about their health by giving them as much information as possible and the opportunity to comprehend the proposed services, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
January 16, 2024
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Do’s and don’ts for practice growth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the opportunities you should focus on this upcoming year to grow your dental practice.
January 16, 2024
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Ex-employee files suit against SmileDirectClub
By Melissa Busch
One of the approximately 1,000 workers who lost their jobs when SmileDirectClub abruptly closed in December has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the company.
January 11, 2024
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Dentist wants assault charges involving kid patients dropped
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who allegedly physically assaulted pediatric patients in 1970s and 1980s wants the charges dropped.
January 10, 2024
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