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Oral Bacteria
Ortek to launch prebiotic soft chew for enamel, bone support
Ortek Therapeutics plans to launch a prebiotic soft chew called BasicBites Synergy Plus to support oral microbiome health.
July 26, 2022
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DSO
TAG debuts oral care center
TAG - The Aspen Group has opened the TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence in Chicago to provide dental care to underserved residents.
July 26, 2022
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Product Updates
MediNiche launches supplement for dental implant patients
Dentaplex vitamin supplement developer MediNiche has released an osseointegration support supplement for dental implant patients called Bone-Tite.
July 25, 2022
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Dental Assistant
DANB hosts dental assistant workforce forum
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education Foundation on July 14 hosted a dentistry, oral health, and healthcare forum in Chicago.
July 25, 2022
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AI
Bento secures $8.1M in funding
Dental insurance provider Bento has secured $8.1 million in a series A funding round to advance its artificial intelligence-based app.
July 25, 2022
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3D Printing
SprintRay launches new 3D-printing resin
SprintRay has launched a new 3D-printing resin for restorative care in digital dentistry called SprintRay Crown.
July 24, 2022
Orthodontics
AAO partners with NEDA for eating disorder resources
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently entered into a new partnership with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).
July 21, 2022
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Insurance
Zest claims victory in lawsuit over Locator line
Zest Dental Solutions is claiming victory in a legal case that the company says legitimizes its Locator product line.
July 21, 2022
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CBCT
DEXIS launching DEXIS Days
Dental imaging technology company DEXIS Solutions will launch its monthlong educational series DEXIS Days, which takes place September 6-30, 2022.
July 21, 2022
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Product Updates
Admetec updates headlights for loupes
Israel-based LED headlight and loupe manufacturer Admetec has updated the brightness of its Orchid and Orchid F LED headlights for loupes.
July 20, 2022
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Troubled dental manager convicted
A dental manager accused of fraud, prescribing drugs, and performing dangerous procedures without a dental license was convicted.
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Orthodontics
There may be a new reason to undergo orthodontics
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Diabetes
Dentists could be on the frontline for detecting this disease
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2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authorities
By Melissa Busch
U.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.
April 17, 2024
Legal Scales
2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college
By Melissa Busch
Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.
April 16, 2024
Lawsuit
Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry interviewed Lynda Ricketson, the president and CEO of the Dental Lifeline Network, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact.
April 16, 2024
Lynda Ricketson, president and CEO of Dental Lifeline Network.
BMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problems
By Ava Barros
Having a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 16, 2024
Weight Scale
Changing dental assisting laws, rules in U.S. states
By Melissa Busch
The Dental Assisting National Board's spring 2024 State of the States report reveals the latest legislative and regulatory changes.
April 15, 2024
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DSO M&A 101: Top tips for dental practice owners
By Beth Gaddis
Beth Gaddis brings you the first in a three-part series about the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape in dentistry and details what you need to know about the role of the dental service organization (DSO).
April 15, 2024
Dentist Man Light
How teeth develop in the womb
By Melissa Busch
Incisors develop in the womb due to a buildup of mechanical pressure within the tissue, according to an animal study published in Nature Cell Biology. This revelation may lead to a better understanding of how birth defects occur.
April 15, 2024
Fetus
Do's and don’ts for facing the competition
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Competition in dentistry is formidable now. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the do's and don'ts of carving out a strong position among competing practices.
April 15, 2024
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Maybe it's time to advance dentists as primary care providers?
By Ava Barros
With a better understanding of the oral-systemic link, reorienting dental education to better integrate dentistry into primary healthcare could lead to better health outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 13, 2024
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Controlling this heart condition may rely on gum disease treatment
By Melissa Busch
Patients with this cardiac condition had better outcomes if their gum disease was treated, according to a new study.
April 13, 2024
Heart Damage
Oral germ linked to worsening of colorectal cancer
By Ava Barros
A specific type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth can migrate to the gut and grow within human colorectal cancer tumors, potentially exacerbating cancer progression, according to a study recently published in Nature.
April 13, 2024
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Ex-employee cops plea to embezzling $100K from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee at a dental practice accused of stealing $100,000 from her employer pleaded guilty.
April 12, 2024
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