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Product Updates
Ormco debuts Damon Ultima braces lines
Ormco has unveiled its Damon Ultima system of passive, self-ligation braces.
June 21, 2021
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Insurance
NC dental facility settles HIV discrimination claim
The U.S. Department of Justice has settled a claim with Night and Day Dental that stated a woman with HIV was discriminated against in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
June 21, 2021
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Hygiene Tools
Production crew to film Benco Dental
The We Supply America Project will film a docuseries episode about Benco Dental on June 24.
June 21, 2021
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Product Updates
Exocad unveils new partial-denture design software
Align Technology's Exocad has rolled out PartialCAD 3.0 Galway, a module for removable partial-denture frameworks.
June 20, 2021
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DSO
Aspen Dental hits milestone of 900 offices
With the debut of its newest practice in Mount Pocono, PA, Aspen Dental has hit the milestone of 900 offices opened.
June 20, 2021
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Invisible Aligners
Align donates $1M to Operation Smile
Align Technology announced that the Align Foundation has donated $1 million to Operation Smile in celebration of the company's 10 million Invisalign smiles milestone.
June 17, 2021
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Dental Practice
HRSA releases updated requirements for PRF payments
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is releasing revised reporting requirements for those who received Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments.
June 17, 2021
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Dental Education
ADEA supports bill on students administering vaccines
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) said it supports the introduction of a bill that would permanently allow qualified students to administer vaccines during federally declared public health emergencies.
June 17, 2021
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Hygiene Tools
Young Innovations, TeamSmile announce partnership
Young Innovations and TeamSmile have announced a partnership to advance TeamSmile's goal of providing disadvantaged children with dental care.
June 16, 2021
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Oral-Systemic Link
Sikka launches life insurance risk indicators
Sikka Software said it has launched Sikka Insights, a business unit that will leverage consent-based oral care data to facilitate life insurance underwriting.
June 16, 2021
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Why this dental assistant stuck around
By Jennifer Hawley Price
Guinevere B. Juckett, CDA, has been a dental assistant for 34 years, working at the same practice in Ohio for 24 years. Here's why she stays in her current position and in the industry.
March 1, 2024
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Debunking DSO myths: A focus on team member security and growth
By Kevin Henry
We followed up with Kim McCleskey on one point regarding dental team members that she mentioned in a recent popular dental service organization (DSO)-focused article in DrBicuspid.com.
February 29, 2024
Kim McCleskey.
Selling smart: The return(s) of DSOs in 2024
By Ryan Mingus
While activity in the dental mergers and acquisitions market slowed this past year, the second half of 2024 is expected to be an active period. Learn how your practice can benefit from this opportunity.
February 29, 2024
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'Kirko Chainz' gets smile that rivals teammates' bling
By Melissa Busch
Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk "Kirko Chainz" Cousins recently updated his smile.
February 29, 2024
Kirk Cousins. Image courtesy of kirkcousins/Instagram.
46-year-old dentist dies in avalanche
By Melissa Busch
A 46-year-old dentist and father of three was found dead on February 25, a day after he was caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling.
February 29, 2024
Dr. Scott Walburger.
The cost barrier: How out-of-pocket expenses are impacting dental care access
By Kevin Henry
In the first episode of a yearlong series, which is sponsored by CareCredit, we evaluate the numbers and trends from the Synchrony "Dental Lifetime of Care Study" that every dental practice should know.
February 28, 2024
Bad News Woman
The latest on the Change Healthcare hack
By Melissa Busch
New information is available on the cyberattack that has affected the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform, which has caused a widespread billing outage throughout the U.S.
February 28, 2024
Computer Keyboard Shadow Cyberattack
Dentist must pay $11M for delayed diagnosis
By Melissa Busch
A jury in Pennsylvania ruled against a dentist, ordering her to pay $11 million for purportedly delaying a patient's diagnosis.
February 28, 2024
Lawsuit Gavel Money
This viral tongue exercise may cause teeth, jaw issues
By Ava Barros
Viral social media jaw-defining trends such as "mewing" and “looksmaxxing” are raising concerns among dental experts due to their lack of scientific evidence and the risk of possible teeth and jaw complications, according to organized dentistry.
February 28, 2024
Man Jawline
Teen left with permanent facial scarring after a root canal
By Melissa Busch
A 16-year-old girl developed a rare complication following an intramuscular injection during a root canal, causing necrosis and leaving her with lasting scars on most of her face.
February 27, 2024
Dental Dam Patient
There may be a link between dentists and Leonardo DiCaprio
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may have something in common with Leonardo DiCaprio.
February 27, 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
The dental staffing shortage: Whom it really hurts
By Tracee Dahm
Could the stress felt by dental teams stretched thin by shortages ultimately impact the oral health of the underprivileged? Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, believes it is possible.
February 27, 2024
Tracee Dahm, RDH
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