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FDA OKs Convergent laser for caries prevention
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to Convergent Dental's all-tissue dental laser Solea, expanding its use as a caries prevention tool.
October 12, 2022
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Implants
Aseptico launches implant monitor at SmileCon 2022
Aseptico launched its new Penguin II implant stability monitor at the ADA's SmileCon 2022 meeting in Houston.
October 12, 2022
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New England Dental to deploy VideaHealth's x-ray platform
New England Dental Group will deploy VideaHealth's chairside artificial intelligence (AI)-powered dental x-ray platform.
October 11, 2022
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DSO
DSO Great Expressions affiliates with Ascent practices
Dental service organization (DSO) Great Expressions Dental Centers has affiliated with Ascent Dental Care, which has four practices in Massachusetts.
October 11, 2022
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Erik Pahl named CCO of USOSM
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has named Erik Pahl as general counsel and chief compliance officer (CCO). In this role, Pahl is responsible for legal and compliance matters concerning USOSM and its partner practices.
October 11, 2022
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Restorations
Renew and ProHealth Dental announce partnership
Renew and ProHealth Dental announced a partnership to expand Renew's footprint with new surgical center locations across the New York tri-state area and New England region.
October 11, 2022
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Marketing
Weave adds new features to online scheduling tool
Communication tools company Weave has added new features to its online scheduling tool, which allows dental patients to make appointments from a practice's website.
October 10, 2022
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Schein, its foundation support hurricane victims
In response to damage caused by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, Henry Schein has committed to donating $350,000 in healthcare products, and its foundation has established a 2022 disaster relief fund.
October 10, 2022
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Infection Control
APIC urges members to uphold mask mandate
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is strongly urging its 15,000 members to uphold a mandatory mask requirement policy for healthcare employees in all patient-care spaces.
October 10, 2022
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Hygiene Tools
Chemical component in mouthwash suppresses SARS-CoV-2
A team of researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan has found that a chemical component in some mouthwashes may suppress SARS-CoV-2.
October 10, 2022
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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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Biofeedback may help treat TMDs
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Podcasts
Podcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?
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Antibiotics
Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
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Which dental technology impressed DSO leaders in 2023 and what they’re exploring for 2024
By Beth Gaddis
To find out how dental service organizations (DSOs) ranging in size from startups to groups with more than 75 locations are using technology solutions, Beth Gaddis asked these dental leaders about artificial intelligence and more.
January 11, 2024
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Complete 10,000-year-old mammoth tusk unearthed in N.D.
By Melissa Busch
A tusk from an ancient mammoth was discovered in a mine in North Dakota.
January 11, 2024
A 7-foot tusk of a mammoth, which lived more than 10,000 years ago, was discovered in North Dakota. Image courtesy of North Dakota Department of Mineral Services.
Podcast: What you should know about this popular medication and its dental side effects
By Kevin Henry
Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, recently returned to the "Dental Assistant Nation" podcast to discuss the connection between a popular drug and dental health.
January 10, 2024
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FAQs from social media: Sterilization pouches
By Sarah Stream, MPH
To keep patients and dental team members safe, Sarah Stream, MPH, CDA, discusses what should go in sterilization pouches, how to properly use them, and more.
January 10, 2024
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Dental assistant brings solar-powered dental chairs to needy
By Ava Barros
A backpacking trip to Cambodia exposed the dire health conditions people there faced, inspiring a dental assistant to create a charity that provides solar-powered dental chairs to those in need, according to a story published in Docklands News.
January 10, 2024
Older Man
CDC’s stance following inquiry into TB-infected bone grafts
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report following its inquiry into tuberculosis (TB)-tainted bone grafts that led to the death of two people.
January 9, 2024
Dentist Surgery
AAOMS may update anesthesia guide for GLP-1 receptor agonist users
By Melissa Busch
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is evaluating whether anesthesia guidelines for oral surgeries need to be updated for patients who take drugs like Ozempic.
January 9, 2024
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Teeth uncovered the lineage of those who migrated to the Americas
By Ava Barros
The ancestry of ancient individuals from Asia and the Americas were predicted by analyzing tooth variations, shedding light on their migration 16,000 years ago. The study was published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology.
January 9, 2024
Skull Mouth
3 ways to increase production despite the staffing shortage
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental practices are suffering from staff resignations, training deficits, and other problems -- all while trying to maintain or boost production. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to get your staff on board and quickly turn production around.
January 9, 2024
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Announcing the 2024 Cuspies finalists
By Kevin Henry
Cast your vote today for the dental people, products, and events that define 2024. Voting for the 2024 Cuspies ends Friday, January 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
January 8, 2024
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Dentist in Calif. dies while treating patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California died suddenly during a patient's routine hygiene visit.
January 8, 2024
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10 most interesting stories of the decade
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid explores our 10 most interesting stories published during the last decade.
January 8, 2024
The DentalSlim Diet Control weight-loss device. Image courtesy of the University of Otago.
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