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Dental Practice
ADA poll: Dental practices are getting busier
A March poll conducted by the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has found that dental practice schedules have gotten busier since January, up from 77% to 88%.
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AI
Benco Dental, Overjet to partner
Benco Dental and Overjet have inked a partnership to distribute Overjet's dental artificial intelligence software to dentists across the U.S.
April 3, 2022
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Midmark to present technologies at ThriveLive
Midmark is a diamond-level sponsor of the upcoming ThriveLive dentistry event and will offer complimentary in-booth design consultations with dental experts.
March 31, 2022
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CBCT
ClearChoice to integrate Planmeca CBCT system
ClearChoice Management Services is partnering with Planmeca and Henry Schein to integrate Planmeca's Viso G7 advanced cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging unit into the ClearChoice network of more than 75 centers across the country.
March 31, 2022
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Orofacial Pain
American Board of Orofacial Pain recognized as certifying board
The National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards recently recognized the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the national certifying board for orofacial pain, according to a March 30 report by ADA News.
March 31, 2022
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Protest of Western Dental viewed by millions
One man's unique protest of Western Dental and Orthodontics in Merced, CA, for contested work the practice recommended for his son reached millions recently, according to a report by Newsweek.
March 30, 2022
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USOSM establishes 2nd partnership deal in Va.
Shared services organization U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has established a partnership with Southwest Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the company's second partnership in the state.
March 30, 2022
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Insurance
Dominion renews contract with Del.
Dominion National has renewed its contract with Delaware to administrate dental and vision benefits for state employees.
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AI
VideaHealth raises $20M in financing
VideaHealth announced at the 2022 Association of Dental Support Organizations Summit in Austin, TX, which is being held March 29 through April 1, that it has raised $20 million in series A financing.
March 30, 2022
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Product Updates
P&G's Crest debuts enamel-rehardening toothpaste
Procter & Gamble's (P&G) Crest has launched Crest Densify, a toothpaste that is designed to rebuild tooth density by remineralizing enamel.
March 29, 2022
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Hygiene Tools
More than 8 in 10 HSA and FSA holders would spend tax-free dollars on oral care
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Office Management
From Sunday night dread to freedom: How one dentist redesigned her dental practice
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Infection Control
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the importance of a water control referee in your practice
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Assault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspension
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Why people avoid the dentist
By Ava Barros
Several factors were cited by patients as the main reasons why they avoided seeking dental care, according to a study published in Oral Diseases.
October 16, 2024
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Clinical tip: How to take some of the frustration out of using a rubber dam in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
If you use a rubber dam in your dental practice, Dr. Diwakar Kinra is here to help lower your frustration level and raise your satisfaction with the process.
October 16, 2024
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4 ways to improve your scheduling
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
One system stands above all the others as the starting point for practice improvement, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. When it is dialed in, all aspects of a dental practice synergistically perform better.
October 16, 2024
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Ex-dental assistant to be arraigned for assaulting unconscious teen
By Melissa Busch
A former dental assistant accused of assaulting an unconscious teenager while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is set to be arraigned.
October 15, 2024
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Dental care out of reach even with supplemental Medicare
By Ava Barros
Dental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are common but costly. Even with these benefits, low-income MA beneficiaries face cost-related barriers to accessing these services, according to a study published in Health Affairs.
October 15, 2024
Medicare Puzzle
When not to sell your practice: The importance of preparation and timing
By Kim McCleskey
Selling a dental practice is a major decision that shouldn't be rushed, writes Kim McCleskey. Here's what you need to know as the thought process for selling begins.
October 15, 2024
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8 tips on how to ensure Halloween doesn't become a dental nightmare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Karen Man believes that parents can make Halloween a fun, healthy time for families while also ensuring that the holiday doesn't harm patients' teeth.
October 15, 2024
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Patient sues DSO, dentist over bungled procedure
By Melissa Busch
A woman is suing a dentist and a dental service organization (DSO)-affiliated practice in California for allegedly botching a dental implant procedure.
October 14, 2024
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What's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsy
By Melissa Busch
Good and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.
October 14, 2024
Brain General
Practical advice for dental group leaders: ADSO Next Level
By Beth Gaddis
Emerging groups and midmarket dental service organizations (DSOs) face unique challenges and opportunities as they grow. Beth Gaddis looks ahead to an event designed to offer support and ideas.
October 14, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for practice management
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In an increasingly competitive and complicated world, practices must be efficient, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. The key is simplicity, and here's how practices can boost production using a straightforward approach.
October 14, 2024
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Dry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.
October 11, 2024
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