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Dental clinic staffers charged in $6M pediatric Medicaid fraud scheme
An operator and a manager of a Houston-based dental clinic have been charged in a $6 million Medicaid healthcare fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
August 21, 2022
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DALE Foundation names 5 scholarship recipients
The Dental Advancement through Learning and Education (DALE) Foundation, the official affiliate of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), has named five recipients of the 2022 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship.
August 21, 2022
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Henry Schein publishes sustainability report
Henry Schein recently published its 2021 sustainability and corporate social responsibility report, which is titled "BOLD Leadership for a Healthier World."
August 18, 2022
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Product Updates
Vyne names Roberts CEO
Vyne recently named Steve Roberts, who is currently president of Vyne Dental, as the company's CEO, effective immediately.
August 18, 2022
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Flossy raises $14.7 million in funding round
Flossy recently raised $14.7 million in series A funding that will be used to expand the company's services across the U.S.
August 18, 2022
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Henry Schein makes QuickBill Premium available
Henry Schein's Dentrix QuickBill Premium is now available for Dentrix practice management systems.
August 18, 2022
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Dentist loses AHL gig, more for reported spoof Juneteenth fete
An American Hockey League (AHL) team and a New York hospital have cut ties with a dentist accused of hosting a racist party that mocked Juneteenth, the federal holiday dedicated to the liberation of enslaved people, according to news reports.
August 18, 2022
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Overjet gets nod in Canada for AI x-ray software
Dental artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Overjet has received a Medical Device Establishment License from Health Canada for its radiograph analysis and annotation software.
August 17, 2022
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Hygiene Tools
Elevate Oral Care launches new dry mouth gel
Elevate Oral Care has launched Allday Dry Mouth Gel, a new addition to its patented oral moisturizing product line.
August 17, 2022
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Jakobs to succeed van Houten as president, CEO of Philips
Philips has announced that Roy Jakobs will be succeeding Frans van Houten as president and CEO of the company, effective October 15.
August 16, 2022
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Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis
By Ava Barros
Dental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 23, 2025
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Nonopioids top opioids for 3rd-molar surgery pain
By Ava Barros
Surgeons often prescribe opioids preemptively, though a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be the preferred choice for pain after third-molar extractions, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 23, 2025
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New study highlights importance of best practices with infection control, pain management
By Kevin Henry
Approximately 50% of all surgical site infections are preventable if doctors follow best practices. Here's what a new study is highlighting to help you in your dental practice.
January 23, 2025
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.
January 22, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.
January 22, 2025
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Clinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrin
By Kevin Henry
CDOCS faculty member Dr. Doug Smail returns this week to discuss the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin and its applications in dentistry.
January 22, 2025
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AI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapy
By Ava Barros
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 22, 2025
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Caries may be linked to diabetes incidence
By Ava Barros
Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.
January 21, 2025
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Podcast: Dental billing 101, featuring newcomer tips and tricks with Ashley Bond
By Kevin Henry
A dental insurance expert dives into the fundamentals of billing, addressing common mistakes, the importance of training new team members, and strategies for managing insurance changes and outstanding claims.
January 21, 2025
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Navigating a shifting dental economy
By Ryan Mingus
The 2025 dental M&A market is very different from 2024's, writes Ryan Mingus from Tusk Partners. Here's what practice owners need to know.
January 21, 2025
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Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.
January 20, 2025
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Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.
January 20, 2025
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