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Imaging Systems
MouthWatch marks 10-year anniversary
Teledentistry and digital imaging company MouthWatch recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary and is looking toward the future.
April 21, 2022
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PDS highlights service during National Volunteer Week
Pacific Dental Services (PDS) said it is proud to join the Points of Light organization in celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 17-23, 2022), with a special nod to the service that one PDS team recently provided in Guatemala.
April 20, 2022
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Intraoral Scanners
Envista completes acquisition of Carestream's scanner business
Dental products company Envista Holdings has acquired Carestream Dental's intraoral scanning technology business for $600 million. The business will be rebranded as DEXIS.
April 20, 2022
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DSO
TAG highlights award recipients
TAG - The Aspen Group highlighted national recognition two of its leaders recently received from the American Association of Public Health Dentistry and the University of Florida.
April 20, 2022
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Quip acquires Toothpic
Oral health company Quip has acquired teledental services provider Toothpic. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
April 19, 2022
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Overjet teams up with Seattle Study Club
Dental artificial intelligence software developer Overjet has partnered with 260-member dental education firm Seattle Study Club.
April 19, 2022
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Insurance
Skygen releases SaaS platform upgrade
Skygen has released an upgrade to its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, Enterprise System, including a tool that allows for the purchase of dental insurance.
April 17, 2022
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Henry Schein donates 400K protective equipment items to Brazil
Henry Schein Cares has donated more than 400,000 KN95 masks and shields to the Legion of Goodwill in Rio de Janeiro.
April 17, 2022
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Insurance
Delta Dental of Colo. taps new COO
Delta Dental of Colorado has tapped Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya as its new chief operating officer (COO).
April 17, 2022
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DSO
USOSM nets 3rd practice partnership in Ind.
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) recently partnered with Michiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of South Bend, IN, the third practice partner in the state for USOSM.
April 14, 2022
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Man attacks patient at dental office in Mass.
By Melissa Busch
A 29-year-old man was arrested after starting a fight with a man sitting inside a dental practice waiting room in Massachusetts.
February 20, 2024
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Antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is important
By Amanda Hill, RDH
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that a person dies every 15 minutes in the U.S. from antibiotic-resistant infections, here is why you should know about antibiotic stewardship in your dental practice.
February 20, 2024
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Bill aims to protect patients from 3rd-party financing
By Melissa Busch
A bill introduced in Illinois would set new requirements for dentists and their employees who offer third-party financing to patients.
February 20, 2024
Patient Credit Card
Trial of rinse that controls bleeding during procedures to begin
By Melissa Busch
Hyloris Pharmaceuticals has enrolled the first patient in a phase III trial for its oral rinse that controls bleeding during and after dental procedures.
February 20, 2024
Mouthwash Man Rinse
Do’s and don’ts for new team members
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To ensure that a new team member -- and your practice -- is poised for success, Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the do’s and don’ts to follow during their first six months.
February 20, 2024
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Toke on? Smoking marijuana may not raise caries risk
By Melissa Busch
Smoking marijuana may not increase a person’s risk of developing caries, according to a large U.S. study.
February 19, 2024
Marijuana Joint Smoking
How one DSO pivoted after SmileDirectClub's closure
By Kevin Henry
How would patients midtreatment when SmileDirectClub closed feel about trusting another aligner program? We asked dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental's Dr. Payam Ataii for some insight.
February 19, 2024
Dr. Payam Ataii
Puppy jaw removed due to cancer spontaneously grows back
By Ava Barros
A French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrew his jaw after undergoing extensive surgery to combat a cancerous tumor in his lower left jaw, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
February 19, 2024
To remove Tyson's tumor, the majority of the puppy's lower left mandible had to be removed. Images and captions courtesy of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Oral health problems costing U.S. adults more than their teeth
By Melissa Busch
Untreated dental disease and orofacial pain are hurting more than the teeth of U.S. adults.
February 19, 2024
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Dental manager convicted in $6M scam
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury convicted a dental manager for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme to lure Medicaid-insured children to a dental practice in Texas.
February 16, 2024
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What to know if you plan to sell in 2024
By Kevin Cumbus
You only get one chance to sell your practice, and it’s critical to make a well-informed decision, writes Kevin Cumbus of Tusk Partners. If you’re considering selling in 2024, several near-term events can change what your practice is worth.
February 16, 2024
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'Hygiene Happy Hour' podcast: The oral-systemic link, waterline safety, and more with Amanda Hill, RDH
By Kevin Henry
In the inaugural episode of the "Hygiene Happy Hour" podcast, Misty Mattingly, RDH, hosted Amanda Hill, RDH, aka "The Waterline Warrior," a dental hygienist who's dedicated to educating others about oral hygiene’s crucial role in overall health.
February 16, 2024
Misty Mattingly, RDH
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