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Pediatrics
ADA kicks off Give Kids A Smile program
The ADA has launched its 2021 Give Kids A Smile program, virtually kicking off more than 1,500 events across the U.S. that provide free dental healthcare to thousands of underserved children.
February 8, 2021
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Dental Education
NIH funds travel for dental students to AADR meetings
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is supporting travel for dental students and NIDCR-supported trainees to present at and attend American Association for Dental Research (AADR) annual meetings through 2023.
February 8, 2021
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Patient Communication
Weave debuts Weave Unify multilocation platform
Weave has launched Weave Unify, a patient engagement and communication platform specifically for multilocation service businesses.
February 8, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
Flossing, toothbrushing plummet during pandemic
More than 1 in 5 people said they're flossing and brushing their teeth less often during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists.
February 7, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
USC shutters dental hygienist program
The class of 2021 will be the last to graduate with a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC), the university said.
February 7, 2021
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Restorations
SprintRay, Bego join forces on 3D printing
SprintRay and Bego are partnering so that Bego's VarseoSmile Crown plus and VarseoSmile Temp 3D printing materials will become available for use with the SprintRay Pro 3D printer.
February 7, 2021
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Invisible Aligners
Align unveils iTero Element Plus series
Align Technology has debuted its iTero Element Plus series, which has all the capabilities of other iTero Element products along with faster processing time and advanced visualization abilities, the firm said.
February 7, 2021
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Delta Dental donates $2.5M to food banks
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has donated $2.5 million to 39 food banks across 15 states and Washington, DC.
February 4, 2021
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Restorations
Voco America launches new cement
Voco America has released a new zinc oxide-based transparent noneugenol temporary cement called Provicol QM Aesthetic.
February 3, 2021
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Restorations
Shofu Dental touts clinical evaluation results
Materials and equipment company Shofu Dental is highlighting the results of a clinical evaluation that found high user ratings for its Fit SA bioactive self-adhesive flowable composite.
February 3, 2021
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Dentist loses license for patient sexual contact, pseudoscience tests
By Melissa Busch
A Washington, DC, dentist’s license was revoked for reported sexual contact with a patient, performing services outside the scope of dental practice, including administering psychokinesiology tests, and more.
September 15, 2023
Dental Tools
The revenue black hole: Where your dental dollars disappear
By Alex Nottingham, JD, MBA
When you understand revenue attrition in the patient journey process, you can take steps to bolster your protocols and retain those dollars for your dental practice, writes Alex Nottingham.
September 15, 2023
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Ivoclar Vivadent expands management team
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and medical device company Ivoclar Vivadent announced the appointment of new executives to its corporate management team.
September 14, 2023
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OraBio taps new CEO, sponsors upcoming conference
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral wellness firm OraBio has named John Boresi as its CEO and as a board member. The company has been named as the platinum sponsor of the Forsyth Dentech 2023 conference.
September 14, 2023
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FDA OKs Perimetrics’ tooth-damage detector
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) granted clearance to a device from Perimetrics that uses artificial intelligence to help quantify tooth damage.
September 14, 2023
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Barriers persist in teledentistry
By Amerigo Allegretto
While teledentistry assists clinicians in scheduling and conducting dental appointments, there are barriers to its use, report University of Albany researchers.
September 14, 2023
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The pros and cons of same-day dental crowns
By Dr. Revan Dawood
Same-day dental crowns offer benefits for patients and dentists. Dr. Revan Dawood explains the pros and cons of switching to a chairside digital restoration process.
September 14, 2023
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ADSO launches dental workforce campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) launched a new campaign for dental students and recent graduates to supply them with tools and resources to enter the dental workforce.
September 13, 2023
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Dentist who went missing in Wyo. presumed dead
By Melissa Busch
The retired dentist who went missing in the Wyoming wilderness during a hiking trip in early September is presumed dead, according to a news story.
September 13, 2023
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Dental savings plans can increase access to necessary preventive dental care
By Dr. Arwinder Judge
Dental savings plans may bring dental care within the realm of affordability for patients, writes Dr. Arwinder Judge.
September 13, 2023
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European group warns of vaping’s effects on oral health
By Amerigo Allegretto
The European Federation of Periodontology is warning that vaping electronic cigarettes is as harmful to oral health as traditional cigarettes.
September 13, 2023
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DSO USOSM adds 3 practices in 2 states
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization (DSO) U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has affiliated with three practices in California and Washington.
September 12, 2023
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