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OSAP recognizes Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is recognizing Dental Infection Control Awareness Month in September with the theme "Staying in the Know Together."
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DTA opposes continuation of China tariffs
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) has submitted comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission opposing any continuation of the China 301 tariffs.
August 30, 2022
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DSO Sage Dental, Neodent treat patients in Brazil
Dental service organization (DSO) Sage Dental partnered with Straumann Group's dental implant company Neodent to provide implant surgeries to disadvantaged patients in Brazil.
August 30, 2022
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USOSM enters Ill. market with new partnership
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has signed Erickson Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Carol Stream, IL, as a new partner practice.
August 29, 2022
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Henry Schein buys Midway Dental Supply
Henry Schein has acquired Midway Dental Supply, a dental equipment distributor based in Livonia, MI.
August 29, 2022
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Smile Doctors signs Farina Orthodontic Specialists
Dental service organization Smile Doctors has signed Farina Orthodontic Specialists in Tampa, FL, as a new partner.
August 29, 2022
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Infection Control
ADA releases updated infection control guide
The ADA has released an updated infection control reference that includes guidance on preventing infection from SARS-CoV-2.
August 28, 2022
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Legal Issues
NY dentist disciplined for fraudulent acquisition of oxycodone
A New York dentist has been sentenced to one year of probation and levied a civil liability fine of $100,000 for fraudulently acquiring oxycodone, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.
August 28, 2022
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Invisible Aligners
Orthobrain launches clear aligner
Orthodontic services developer Orthobrain has launched a new clear aligner system called SimplyClear.
August 28, 2022
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AI
Retrace cites study on deep fake tech helping predict disease
A study by Retrace found that deep fake technology improves the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms in identifying periodontal disease, the results of which were published in the August issue of the Journal of Dentistry.
August 25, 2022
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U.S. Air Force deploys laser periodontal surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Air Force has implemented dental laser-assisted regeneration technology, according to Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. The Air Force is using Millenium's proprietary LANAP protocol and laser dentistry for periodontal disease.
November 9, 2023
Dr. Robert H. Gregg II, founder, president, and chairman of the board at Millennium Dental Technologies, oversees the LANAP protocol on a patient at the U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School. Image and caption courtesy of Millenium Dental Technologies.
Free gun with clear aligners promotion offered at practice
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontics practice in North Carolina recently offered a "Grins and Glocks" promotion.
November 9, 2023
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Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care
By Ava Barros
Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.
November 9, 2023
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What the tooth fairy gives to a kid of a Kardashian
By Melissa Busch
The tooth fairy left True Thompson, the daughter of Khloe Kardashian and NBA player Tristan Thompson, with a gift that may surprise some.
November 8, 2023
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You never know what may happen
By Dr. Teresa Yang
Dr. Martyn Green was a successful periodontist with his own practice in Beverly Hills, CA, when one day, his life took a sudden turn, writes Dr. Teresa Yang.
November 8, 2023
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65% of consumers open to AI's use in dental practices
By Ava Barros
A new consumer survey from Weave reported that 65% of consumers are open to providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in their practices.
November 8, 2023
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Fla. dentist, husband accused of $1.5M in Medicaid fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and her husband who own and operate a string of dental practices in Florida have been arrested and accused of committing $1.5 million in Medicaid fraud.
November 7, 2023
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Dental technician sentenced for theft at VA clinic
By Melissa Busch
A dental technician was sentenced for stealing precious metals intended for dental restorations from a U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in New York.
November 7, 2023
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What are the stages of increasing practice production?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Based on 38 years of research, dental practices typically follow three stages. A fourth stage -- the highly productive practice -- is elusive for many. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the characteristics that elite practices have in common.
November 7, 2023
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This killer combination takes a bite out of caries
By Ava Barros
The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2023
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Wash. dentist suspended following patient’s death
By Melissa Busch
A patient death led to a dentist in Washington having his license and moderate sedation permit suspended.
November 6, 2023
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2024 growth strategies for dental practices: Practice expansion vs. acquisition
By Dan Croft
If you are in the growth stage of your practice life cycle, you may be considering the next steps for your dental business. Here are some key things you should know.
November 6, 2023
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