DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]InsuranceU.S. bill aims to expand dental coverage for momsLawmakers in the U.S. introduced a bill on March 3 that aims to expand dental coverage and improve oral health for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as address racial disparities.March 3, 2021Dental PracticeBeam Dental adds $80M to coffersDental insurer Beam Dental said it has raised $80 million in a series E funding round.March 2, 2021Dental PracticePatterson's dental sales spike in fiscal Q3Patterson Companies reported higher sales in its dental segment for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.March 2, 2021Product UpdatesColgate-Palmolive debuts gum renewal toothpasteColgate-PalmoliveColgate-Palmolive has launched a new toothpaste that aims to target and repair early gum damage.March 2, 2021DSOADSO appoints new executive directorThe Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) has chosen Andrew Smith as its new executive director.March 2, 2021Product UpdatesWirecutter taps Oral-B toothbrush for 'most popular picks' listNew York Times site Wirecutter included Oral-B's Pro 1000 electric toothbrush on its "most popular picks" list in February, recognizing its status as one of the five most purchased products by its readers last month.March 2, 2021RestorationsDentists must watch for COVID-19 vaccine's side effectsThe COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects that dentists must be aware of, according to a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal.March 1, 2021Orofacial PainResearchers warn of jaw training deviceU.K. researchers are warning the dental community about a "face and neck toning" device called Jawzrsize, cautioning that it may produce negative effects, in a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal.March 1, 2021RestorationsGerman researchers net $2.5M to explore new dental materialsA new German research foundation called InterDent will receive 2.1 million euros ($2.5 million U.S.) over the next three years to explore how dental restorations can be made to last longer.March 1, 2021Invisible AlignersSmileDirectClub partners with DSO National DentalSmileDirectClub said it has partnered with New York-based dental service organization (DSO) National Dental.February 28, 2021Previous PagePage 255 of 1606Next PageTop StoriesPatient CommunicationIt's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemicOnline dental misinformation about teeth whitening poses an increasing risk to patients, researchers caution.Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPatients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeriesLegal IssuesDental manager sentenced to hefty prison termLegal IssuesImposter dentist arrested for assault, moreLegal Issues5 most shocking dental-connected crimes
