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Infection Control
Trained dentists in Calif. can give COVID-19 vaccines
Dentists in California can give COVID-19 vaccines to patients if they complete all required training programs and follow state and federal guidelines, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
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ADA standards committees seek volunteers
The ADA said that its Standards Committee on Dental Products and Standards Committee on Dental Informatics are looking for volunteers to help develop new projects.
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Dental Hygiene
ADHA to virtually host inaugural Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) will hold a virtual Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit on January 15-16.
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Hygiene Tools
SmartMouth announces new CEO
SmartMouth Oral Health Laboratories has named James Scheetz as CEO. He replaces former chairman and CEO Andrew Burch, who recently died.
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Henry Schein completes joint venture with Casa Schmidt
Henry Schein and Casa Schmidt have launched a joint venture that will operate in Spain and Portugal under the Henry Schein brand name.
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Invisible Aligners
Dentsply Sirona acquires Byte
Dentsply Sirona announced it has acquired direct-to-consumer clear aligner company Byte.
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Infection Control
Dental resident makes history with COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Ryan Thrower in Oregon made history in December by becoming the first dental resident in the U.S. to give a COVID-19 vaccination, according to a news report.
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Practice Sales
Aspen Dental closes acquisition of ClearChoice Management
Aspen Dental Management has closed the previously announced acquisition of ClearChoice Management Services.
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Restorations
Collagen Matrix acquires Guidor line from Sunstar
Medical device firm Collagen Matrix has agreed with Sunstar Group to acquire the Degradable Solutions division, including the Guidor line of resorbable synthetic medical implants.
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AI
DentalPlans.com predicts 6 things that will affect dentistry in 2021
As the end of 2020 draws near, DentalPlans.com, an online marketplace for dental savings plans in the U.S., has predicted six things that will affect the dental industry in 2021.
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
A former dental employee accused of embezzlement has reached a deal to have the charges dismissed against her.
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
A dental assistant uses an intraoral scanner to scan a woman patient's maxilla.
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Who’s using in-house restorative CAD/CAM systems?
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
3 dental imaging and CAD/CAM stories that mattered
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Podcasts
Up 20, tied, or down 20? A championship coach shares how dental leaders should finish the year.
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Apply now for an $18K dental hygiene scholarship
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TempMee and BrownGirl, RDH have launched an $18,000 scholarship for a dental hygiene student.
July 24, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for motivating employees
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Recognizing and complimenting your staff not only builds morale but has lasting impacts on your practice, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.
July 24, 2023
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Florida tops states for children's dental ED visits
By Will Morton
This recent study is the first to explore children’s use of EDs for nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDCs).
July 23, 2023
Boy Dentist
onDiem names ‘Changemakers in Dentistry’ award winners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental staffing platform onDiem awarded five people with its Changemakers in Dentistry Award.
July 21, 2023
Ondiem Award Seal Winners
Biolase’s dental laser wins hygiene award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental laser company Biolase has been awarded Cellerant's 2023 Best of Class Hygiene Award for its Epic hygiene laser.
July 21, 2023
Hygiene Award Resized
Patient develops air in facial vein during crown preparation
By Melissa Busch
On two occasions, air blown from a turbine drill became trapped in a major facial vein of a healthy woman during dental crown preparation.
July 21, 2023
Coronal views of CBCT scans (A-E) show swelling. The CBCT scan shows an air-filled fissure between the masseter muscle and soft tissue (F-H) . The blue arrows indicate swelling, while the yellow arrows indicate the fissure. Images courtesy of Sun et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste on par with fluoride toothpaste
By Amerigo Allegretto
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste is a safe, effective alternative to conventional fluoride toothpaste, according to new research.
July 21, 2023
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DSO DCA appoints new COO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization (DSO) Dental Care Alliance (DCA) has named James Nick as its new chief operating officer (COO).
July 20, 2023
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DSO Smile Doctors raises $550M to expand
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization (DSO) Smile Doctors has raised $550 million in funding to continue company growth in the second quarter of 2023.
July 20, 2023
Money Bag
How many hours of sleep may curb one's caries risk?
By Melissa Busch
People who sleep more may be less likely to get dental caries, according to a new study.
July 20, 2023
Woman Sleeping
Smile Train launches bid for smile photo world record
By Will Morton
Nonprofit Smile Train is trying to achieve a Guinness World Record for the largest online photo album of mouths.
July 20, 2023
Group Smiles
DSO PDS will open 1st dental-medical office in Irvine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pacific Dental Services and MemorialCare Medical Group will open an integrated dental and medical office.
July 19, 2023
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