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Dental Education
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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Restorations
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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Endodontics
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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Billing and documenting CDT codes for viral microorganism cultures
By Estela Vargas
Expanding the clinical hygiene practice involves teamwork between the dentist and dental hygienist. Estela Vargas, CRDH, shares guidance and billing tips for the following Current Dental Terminology codes.
September 3, 2024
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Dentists pay $1M-plus to resolve civil case
By Melissa Busch
Two dentists and their dental practices in Connecticut have paid $1.17 million to resolve allegations that they operated a Medicaid kickback scheme.
September 3, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for marketing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Internal marketing, when done correctly, can lead to high-quality referrals for dental practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the do's and don'ts of how to create a synergistic effect with your marketing efforts and patient referrals.
September 3, 2024
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Dental employee busted for stealing $50K from employer
By Melissa Busch
An employee was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in patient payments while working at an orthodontics practice.
August 30, 2024
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How to cut the PPO habit and detox your dental practice
By Jordon Comstock
Are preferred provider organizations (PPOs) holding your practice back? Author Jordon Comstock outlines a case for exiting PPO plans.
August 30, 2024
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Ex-dental assistant accused of assaulting unconscious patient
By Melissa Busch
A former dental assistant was arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment.
August 29, 2024
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This drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery pain
By Ava Barros
A combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
August 29, 2024
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AI in dentistry: Navigating innovation and ethical dilemmas in the age of technology
By Ryan Vet
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds the potential to transform dentistry, but the ethical implications of AI must be addressed to ensure the technology is used responsibly, writes Ryan Vet.
August 29, 2024
Ryan Vet
Dentist accused of hiding $3.5M from the U.S. government
By Melissa Busch
A dentist has been indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS.
August 28, 2024
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What the lack of an oral medicine workforce in the U.S. means
By Ava Barros
The lack of oral medicine diplomates leaves much of the U.S. population without access to care in their states, according to research published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
August 28, 2024
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Clinical tip: Delivering a great thermal pulp test via Endo Ice
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Diwakar Kinra is back with another CDOCS clinical tip that can help every dentist and dental practice, this time with a focus on endodontics.
August 28, 2024
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Dentist accused of covering up murder can return to work
By Melissa Busch
The dentist arrested for allegedly helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman can return to work, according to news reports.
August 27, 2024
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