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Henry Schein CFO retires
Henry Schein said that longtime chief financial officer (CFO) Steven Paladino will retire on April 29.
January 4, 2022
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SmartPractice to acquire Save-A-Tooth
Global health product manufacturer and distributor SmartPractice said it will acquire rights to sell the Save-A-Tooth product line from Phoenix-Lazarus.
January 4, 2022
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Philips' recalled sleep apnea devices likely safe
Test results indicate certain recalled sleep and respiratory devices from Philips Respironics, a Royal Philips' subsidiary, do not appear to cause long-term health consequences, according to the company.
January 4, 2022
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Ultradent donates to Ky. tornado relief
Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has donated 10% of all domestic sales from December 16 to tornado relief efforts in Kentucky.
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CDS Midwinter to be held in person as scheduled
The 2022 Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting will be held in person on February 24-26 at McCormick Place West in Chicago as planned. No virtual option will be offered.
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Gen4 Dental Partners buys Accelerate Dental
Dental service organization Gen4 Dental Partners has purchased Accelerate Dental, a company that provides practice management and consultancy services to independent dentists in Kansas.
January 3, 2022
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HPI: One-fourth of dentists raised fees in late 2021
A December poll conducted by the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) found that 25% of responding owner dentists had raised fees within the previous month as a financial sustainability measure.
January 3, 2022
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Vyne updates billing platform
Security health information provider Vyne Dental will make sweeping updates to its Vyne Trellis platform in 2022, the company announced.
December 22, 2021
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AADOCR applauds federal report on U.S. oral health
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) applauded the recent release of a report from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research offering details on advances in the understanding and treatment of oral diseases and conditions over the past 20 years.
December 22, 2021
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Product Updates
Jim Glidewell steps down as Glidewell CEO, replacement named
Founder and president Jim Glidewell has stepped down as CEO of Glidewell, with the company's Chief Experience Officer Stephenie Goddard assuming the role, effective January 1, 2022.
December 22, 2021
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This may indicate the severity of dental infections
This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.
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Podcast: Tips to get your revenue cycle management back on track
By Kevin Henry
How can dental practices ensure they are collecting what they are producing and everyone, including the dentist, goes home with a paycheck? Colleen Huff shares some valuable advice.
October 24, 2023
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WVU-trained dentists staying in state to practice
By Will Morton
Efforts to keep graduating dental students in state to mitigate a shortage of dentists may be paying off, according to the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry.
October 24, 2023
Of the students who begin dental practice following graduation, the number of WVU graduates deciding to start their careers in the Mountain State more than doubled from 19% to 41% with the Class of 2023, compared to the previous year’s graduates. Image courtesy of WVU.
Changing rules and laws for dental assistants in your U.S. state
By Melissa Busch
The Dental Assisting National Board’s fall 2023 “State of the States” report reveals legislative and regulatory changes affecting dental assistants in 2023.
October 23, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for leadership
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your attitude, mood, and behavior greatly impact your dental work team, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Little acts of appreciation help your team stay focused during the last quarter of the year.
October 23, 2023
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Nearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnout
By Amerigo Allegretto
Nearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 23, 2023
Dental Woman Tired
U.S. judge bans dentist from prescribing controlled drugs
By Melissa Busch
On October 19, a U.S. judge approved a consent decree with a former Maryland dentist, prohibiting him from prescribing controlled substances.
October 20, 2023
Gavel Judge
Phillies NLCS Game 2 run-in with security cost fan his teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Philadelphia Phillies fan may need to replace two missing teeth following a stunning run-in with field security at Citizens Bank Park during the October 17 National League Championship Series (NLCS) game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
October 20, 2023
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Fla. dentist seen crushing fliers of Israeli hostages fired
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Florida was fired after a video went viral of him tearing down and crumpling up fliers of hostages, including Americans, who were taken in Israel by Hamas.
October 19, 2023
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Military tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devices
By Amerigo Allegretto
The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.
October 19, 2023
A DFIS sits on display during operational testing at Fort Liberty, NC, on September 12, 2023. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support) recently during operational testing of the DFIS, the FPDS, and the dental amalgamator as part of a wider modernization effort to help meet the future frontline dental care needs of U.S. service members. During the operational testing, medical developers and evaluators with USAMTEAC and USAMMDA worked directly with soldiers belonging to the 257th MCDAS to assess the real-world utility of the FPDS, the DFIS, and the dental amalgamator in a field environment. Photo By T. T. Parish. Image and caption courtesy of the U.S. Army/Released.
Pa. hygienists may soon do school dental checkups
By Melissa Busch
A proposed bill would allow dental hygienists in Pennsylvania to perform state-required dental screenings for children in public school.
October 18, 2023
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Identifying the bottlenecks in your dental practice's production
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Multiple factors affect production in your practice, but this is the No. 1 thing you must pay attention to, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.
October 18, 2023
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Ukrainian man breaks record (not teeth) pulling 6 cars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 34-year-old man from Ukraine has successfully broken two records for pulling six cars over 30 meters with his teeth.
October 18, 2023
Dmytro Hrunskyi. Image courtesy of Guinness World Records/Instagram.
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