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IDS 2021 postponed until September
Hoping for a better situation with COVID-19 later in 2021, the International Dental Show (IDS) has been pushed from its usual mid-March time frame to September 22-25, 2021.
December 10, 2020
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Infection Control
CDA warns dentists about COVID-19 testing scams
The California Dental Association (CDA) is warning dentists about COVID-19 rapid testing scams, often distributed via email.
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TDA endorses Bento for its perks program
The Texas Dental Association (TDA) has endorsed Bento, a dental insurance provider, for its TDA Perks Program.
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PDS Foundation raises $180K for special needs
The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation has raised more than $180,000 for oral care for people with special needs through a virtual 5K walk/run event it held on December 5 and 6.
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Dental Hygiene
Crest launches holiday benefit initiative
Crest has launched a holiday initiative called 12 Days of Crest Smiles that will provide dental care to people without access to dental services.
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Invisible Aligners
SmileDirectClub gets patent for retail concept
SmileDirectClub has secured a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its SmileShop retail concept and digital strategy for delivering clear aligner treatments.
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Dental organizations push Congress to support oral health programs
The ADA, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Association for Dental Research have joined forces to lobby Congress to increase funding for oral health programs in the 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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Maine dental assisting program expands to fill needs
The University of Maine at Augusta is doubling the number of students in its dental assistant program and adding a new location, thanks to more than $200,000 in three grants, according to a December 7 report by the Kennebec Journal.
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Restorations
Formlabs offers new materials for 3D-printed long-term restorations
3D printing company Formlabs has added Permanent Crown resin and the Soft Tissue Starter Pack to its dental material portfolio.
December 7, 2020
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Endodontics
Sonendo announces treatment milestone
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo said that its GentleWave system has been used to treat more than 500,000 patients.
December 7, 2020
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic imagery in course materials.
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TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
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Researchers discover biofilm-inhibiting molecule
By Amerigo Allegretto
A naturally occurring molecule may be the key to reducing plaque and the incidence of dental cavities, according to research recently published in Antibiotics.
July 10, 2023
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U.S. adds jobs but not at dental offices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While the U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, dental offices took a hit, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
July 10, 2023
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Dental Intelligence upgrades automated consent software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental analytics software provider Dental Intelligence has upgraded its software’s automated consent feature.
July 10, 2023
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Getting a dental appointment just got tougher
By Melissa Busch
New poll results from the ADA's Health Policy Institute reveal longer wait times for dental appointments, continued staff shortages, and more.
July 10, 2023
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Are dentists popular on TikTok? The answer may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
Dentists are the fifth most-viewed professional on TikTok, according to a recent study.
July 10, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for upgrading your website
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If your website is older than three years, it’s time to evaluate whether it’s a help or a hindrance. These tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin will help you evaluate whether you should upgrade your site and how to do it.
July 10, 2023
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MRI shows neural differences in patients with jaw pain
By Amerigo Allegretto
Recently, researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure brain activity in patients with bruxism and temporomandibular disorder-related pain, according to research published in the Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache.
July 6, 2023
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KCU opens college of dental medicine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Harry M. Cornell Center for Dental Education, Kansas City University (KCU) unveiled its college of dental medicine in Joplin, MO.
July 7, 2023
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Surgery-free 3rd-molar treatment expected in 2024
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral health and development firm TriAgenics hopes to bring its 3D-guided microwave third-molar tooth bud ablation treatment to market in 2024.
July 7, 2023
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ClearChoice taps new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rahma Samow has been named CEO of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, a TAG - The Aspen Group company.
July 7, 2023
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Maine university may create a dental therapy degree program
By Melissa Busch
A law in Maine has directed the University of Maine in Augusta to study the feasibility of establishing a dental therapy degree program.
July 7, 2023
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Study links tooth loss to brain shrinkage
By Will Morton
Gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to brain shrinkage in a region that has ties to memory and Alzheimer’s disease.
July 7, 2023
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