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Dugoni to boost training on oral care for underserved patients
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry will train faculty and students to offer better oral care to underserved patients.
February 16, 2022
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DentalXChange expands leadership team, gets investment
DentalXChange said it has received an investment from Bregal Sagemount and expanded its executive team.
February 15, 2022
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Jacksonville University adds implantology certificate program
Jacksonville University has introduced a three-year Master of Science in Dentistry program with a certificate in comprehensive oral implantology.
February 15, 2022
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Ultradent launches new root canal sealer
Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has launched MTApex, a bioceramic root canal sealer.
February 15, 2022
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ADA celebrates 20th anniversary of Give Kids A Smile
The ADA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program, which has provided free oral healthcare education and services to more than 7 million underserved children in the U.S.
February 10, 2022
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USOSM nets 1st partnership in Mass.
Shared services organization U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has established a partnership with Massachusetts group Central Mass Oral Surgery, its first in the state.
February 9, 2022
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Product Updates
Dental sensor monitors body health 24/7
MyDentalWig has developed iDentalWig, a wearable dental device that the company claims can monitor the body 24/7 to catch potential health concerns.
February 8, 2022
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Bien-Air to launch new handpiece
Bien-Air Dental plans to launch Nova, a new contra-angle handpiece, at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which will be held February 24-26.
February 8, 2022
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3Shape settles lawsuit with Align Technology
3Shape has settled its patent infringement and antitrust legal disputes with Align Technology.
February 7, 2022
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Infection Control
OSAP pushes deadline to submit abstracts for conference
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has pushed back its deadline for submitting scientific abstracts on dental infection control and safety for its annual conference.
February 6, 2022
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Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges
New charges were filed against a dentist accused of supplying a high schooler with drugs and alcohol and assaulting her multiple times.
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BP check at dental clinic saves patient's life
By Ava Barros
A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the British Dental Journal.
December 19, 2023
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Goodbye root canals, hello tissue regeneration
By Ava Barros
Dental pulp regeneration may be a more effective and less risky endodontic treatment compared to vital pulp therapy and root canal therapy, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Research.
December 18, 2023
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Podcast: What this dental executive is watching heading into 2024
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid spoke with Eric Shirley, president of the dental division of Keystone Industries, to talk about the key trends he is watching as 2024 creeps ever closer.
December 19, 2023
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The biggest myth and misconception about dental lasers heading into 2024
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with Dr. Russell Morrow to discuss why lasers should be a part of a dental practice in 2024 and beyond.
December 19, 2023
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AAO gives advice to SmileDirectClub customers
By Melissa Busch
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has issued advice to customers of SmileDirectClub following the clear aligner company's abrupt closure.
December 18, 2023
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New guidance for chronic jaw pain released
By Melissa Busch
A new recommendation for treating persistent temporomandibular joint pain was published on December 15 in BMJ.
December 18, 2023
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The unstoppable rise of teledentistry: Beyond SmileDirectClub's closure
By Brant Herman
In the aftermath of SmileDirectClub shutting down, dentistry needs to ensure that their specific approach to teledentistry isn't confused with the broader benefits teledentistry offers across various settings and cases.
December 18, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your team is motivated, they will perform at a higher level, and your practice production can reach new levels, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these tips to create a cohesive, high-functioning team.
December 18, 2023
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Coding for maintenance and repair of dental implants
By Estela Vargas
Certain clinical situations present dilemmas for dentists and insurance coordinators. Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, reviews which codes you should use and why.
December 14, 2023
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Survey: What is the biggest worry for your dental practice in 2024?
By Kevin Henry
As the new year dawns, what is the biggest thing that is keeping you up about your dental practice? We want to know.
December 14, 2023
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Dentist awarded $600K in retaliation suit
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury awarded $600,000 to a dentist who filed a retaliation lawsuit against Ohio State University and its former dental dean.
December 14, 2023
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The critical imperative in dental practice cybersecurity
By Dr. Arnold Rosen
Cyberattacks have been in the news lately, so what do dental practices need to know to protect themselves and their patients?
December 14, 2023
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