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Dental Assistant
PDS Foundation names scholarship winners
The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation recently awarded 17 students from eight states a total of $70,000 as part of the Fall 2022 Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship.
September 22, 2022
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Insurance
Dominion adds DentaQual system to directory
Dominion National is adding the DentaQual dentist quality and performance rating system to the company's online dentist directory.
September 22, 2022
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Home
Henry Schein promotes hotline ahead of Hurricane Fiona's impact
Henry Schein is promoting its customer assistance hotline, which is open for dentists and physicians who may experience challenges related to Hurricane Fiona.
September 22, 2022
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Product Updates
Madaket Health, Licentiam partner
In partnership with Licentiam, state licensing and credentialing services are coming to Madaket Health's data management platform for providers, including dentists.
September 22, 2022
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Intraoral Scanners
3Shape launches latest intraoral scanner
3Shape has launched an updated version of its intraoral scanner, the Trios 5 Wireless.
September 21, 2022
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Lasers
Biolase to produce docuseries on history of dentistry
Dental laser system developer Biolase has contracted with a film company to produce a docuseries called "Talk Dental to Me" about the history of dentistry, including the evolution of lasers.
September 21, 2022
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Regulatory Updates
CDHA applauds legislation to improve access to dental care
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) applauded a government proposal to expand access to dental care for patients under the Canada Dental Benefit.
September 21, 2022
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Dental Education
EIOH taps oral, craniofacial sciences department chair
The University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) has named Dr. Thomas Diekwisch, PhD, as the founding chair of its department of oral and craniofacial sciences.
September 20, 2022
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DSO
DSO Aspen Dental opens 1,000th dental office
TAG - The Aspen Group's dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental has reached the milestone of opening its 1,000th office in the U.S.
September 20, 2022
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DSO
DSO PDS reaches milestone of 700 owner dentists
Dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services (PDS) has reached the milestone of supporting 700 owner dentists.
September 20, 2022
2022 09 21 17 46 0197 2022 09 21 Howes Stacey 400
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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.
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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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New guidance for chronic jaw pain released
By Melissa Busch
A new recommendation for treating persistent temporomandibular joint pain was published on December 15 in BMJ.
December 18, 2023
Jaw Pain Woman
The unstoppable rise of teledentistry: Beyond SmileDirectClub's closure
By Brant Herman
In the aftermath of SmileDirectClub shutting down, dentistry needs to ensure that their specific approach to teledentistry isn't confused with the broader benefits teledentistry offers across various settings and cases.
December 18, 2023
Brant Herman
Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your team is motivated, they will perform at a higher level, and your practice production can reach new levels, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these tips to create a cohesive, high-functioning team.
December 18, 2023
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Coding for maintenance and repair of dental implants
By Estela Vargas
Certain clinical situations present dilemmas for dentists and insurance coordinators. Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, reviews which codes you should use and why.
December 14, 2023
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Survey: What is the biggest worry for your dental practice in 2024?
By Kevin Henry
As the new year dawns, what is the biggest thing that is keeping you up about your dental practice? We want to know.
December 14, 2023
Dentist Thinking
Dentist awarded $600K in retaliation suit
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury awarded $600,000 to a dentist who filed a retaliation lawsuit against Ohio State University and its former dental dean.
December 14, 2023
Gavel Judge
The critical imperative in dental practice cybersecurity
By Dr. Arnold Rosen
Cyberattacks have been in the news lately, so what do dental practices need to know to protect themselves and their patients?
December 14, 2023
Dr. Arnold Rosen
Temple professor to study imparities among dental school deans
By Ava Barros
A professor at Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $15,000 fellowship award from the American Dental Education Association to study why there are so few female deans at U.S. dental schools.
December 14, 2023
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SmileDirectClub’s end triggers ADA response
By Melissa Busch
The ADA made a statement about direct-to-consumer orthodontics following the demise of SmileDirectClub.
December 13, 2023
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Schein attack went unnoticed for 2 weeks, possibly affected 29K
By Melissa Busch
More details about the cyberattack that has rattled Henry Schein for months have been released.
December 13, 2023
Cyberattack Hacker
Align Technology to lose spot on the Nasdaq 100 Index
By Melissa Busch
Invisalign maker Align Technology will be removed from the Nasdaq 100 Index.
December 13, 2023
Stock Exchange
What this expert wants the dental industry to know about social media in 2024
By Kevin Henry
What is trending with social media in 2024, and how will it impact dental practices and dentistry? We asked an expert.
December 13, 2023
Dean Browell
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