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Schein opens hotline in response to Hurricane Ian

Henry Schein has opened its customer assistance hotline for dentists and physicians who experience operational, logistical, or financial problems due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which was barreling toward Florida's coast on September 28.

September 27, 2022

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Product Updates

OraCare's rinse now available via TruBlu Direct

OraCare Health Rinse is now available through the members-only marketplace TruBlu Direct.

September 27, 2022

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Ultradent launches new LED curing light

Dental material and equipment manufacturer Ultradent Products has launched the new broadband LED curing light, Valo X.

September 27, 2022

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United Concordia Dental, VSP partner

United Concordia Dental and U.S. nonprofit vision benefits company VSP Vision Care have partnered, allowing employers to offer bundled dental and vision plans.

September 27, 2022

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DentalYear app offers daily marketing tips for dentists

Dental marketing agency Dentainment has released a mobile app that provides dental practices with daily suggestions for marketing their practice.

September 26, 2022

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Invisible Aligners

Candid partners with Affinity Dental Management

Clear aligner developer Candid has formed a partnership with dental service organization Affinity Dental Management.

September 26, 2022

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Marquee Dental partners with HealthEM.AI

Dental service organization Marquee Dental Partners has formed a partnership with artificial intelligence firm HealthEM.AI.

September 26, 2022

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Sonendo secures $63M in financing

Dental technology firm Sonendo has secured $63 million in financing through a private investment initiative.

September 25, 2022

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Paradigm Oral Health acquired by private capital firm

Oral surgery and digital dentistry platform firm Paradigm Oral Health is being acquired by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital.

September 25, 2022

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Purealizer Industries procures patent for dental air purifier

Purealizer Industries has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its DentoShield ceiling-mounted ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system.

September 25, 2022

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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection

A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.

Heart Damage

Gum disease may increase risk of CKM syndrome

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Clinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practice

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The dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practice

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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear

Podcast: Why this CEO wants your dental practice to 'kill stupid rules' in 2024

Lisa Bodell, the CEO of FutureThink, joins the show to discuss how dental practices could change their internal workings in 2024 to have a more efficient workflow and increased team harmony.

December 21, 2023

Dentist dies from noxious moonshine

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Kentucky died from drinking poisonous moonshine, prompting a police investigation to determine the source of the high-proof liquor.

December 20, 2023

Moonshine Shots

Don’t be a Grinch! Share holiday treats with the whole team

By Amanda Hill, RDH

In an era where staffing is such a concern, stories are circulating on social media of holiday gifts being withheld from dental team members

December 20, 2023

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Colo. dentist sued for more than $1M

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and his Boulder, CO, practice have been sued for $1.36 million for breach of contract.

December 20, 2023

What dentists need to know about patients with scoliosis

By Melissa Busch

Dentists may want to ask patients whether they have been diagnosed with scoliosis, because it could affect dental treatment planning.

December 14, 2023

1 in 3 dental professionals talk preventive care with patients

Consistent proactive dental care advice helps patients prioritize oral health and serves as a preventive approach to protect overall health, yet only 1 in 3 oral health professionals in the U.K. offer this advice, according to a survey.

December 20, 2023

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Researchers to tackle buprenorphine-related tooth problems

By Melissa Busch

Researchers were awarded $1.4 million to eliminate dental problems that have been linked with the opioid use disorder medication buprenorphine.

December 19, 2023

BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life

A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the British Dental Journal.

December 19, 2023

Goodbye root canals, hello tissue regeneration

Dental pulp regeneration may be a more effective and less risky endodontic treatment compared to vital pulp therapy and root canal therapy, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Research.

December 18, 2023

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Podcast: What this dental executive is watching heading into 2024

DrBicuspid spoke with Eric Shirley, president of the dental division of Keystone Industries, to talk about the key trends he is watching as 2024 creeps ever closer.

December 19, 2023

The biggest myth and misconception about dental lasers heading into 2024

We spoke with Dr. Russell Morrow to discuss why lasers should be a part of a dental practice in 2024 and beyond.

December 19, 2023

AAO gives advice to SmileDirectClub customers

By Melissa Busch

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has issued advice to customers of SmileDirectClub following the clear aligner company's abrupt closure.

December 18, 2023

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