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Hygiene Tools
Crest + Oral-B to host webinar on link between oral hygiene, COVID-19 severity
Crest + Oral-B will host a webinar this week in partnership with the Pacific Dental Services Foundation on the link between oral hygiene and the severity of COVID-19.
November 16, 2020
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Dental Therapists
New data show productivity of dental therapists
New data show midlevel providers can add economic value to dental practices, according to the findings of research summarized in a Pew Charitable Trusts article.
November 15, 2020
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IDS hopes to avoid big crowds with eGuard app
The German exhibition center scheduled to host the 2021 International Dental Show (IDS) meeting next March has partnered with Samsung SDS to develop eGuard, a novel indoor positioning app designed to better manage crowd density at in-person conferences.
November 15, 2020
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Regulatory Updates
Calif. issues new prescribing, reporting rules for controlled substances
California has issued two new prescribing and reporting rules for controlled substances, effective January 1, 2021.
November 15, 2020
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Insurance
ADA offers support for DOC Access Act
The ADA has offered its support for a bipartisan Senate bill that would ban noncovered service contract provisions in dental and vision plans.
November 15, 2020
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Dental Education
NYU College of Dentistry opens Brooklyn practice
New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has opened a new dental care practice in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, the first time the college has opened a patient care and education facility outside of Manhattan.
November 12, 2020
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Imaging Systems
Dentsply Sirona, Panthera Dental announce collaboration
Dentsply Sirona has signed an agreement to collaborate with Panthera Dental to offer a digital workflow for custom-made sleep devices for those with obstructive sleep apnea.
November 12, 2020
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Insurance
Delta Dental funding boosts oral healthcare for veterans
A number of Delta Dental companies across the U.S. have partnered with Dental Lifeline Network's Lifeline Heroes Challenge for Veterans campaign, which connects hundreds of veterans with volunteer dentists.
November 12, 2020
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Restorations
Zahn Dental launches Zirlux Transitions
Henry Schein's Zahn Dental laboratory business has launched Zirlux Transitions, a zirconia restoration material.
November 11, 2020
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DSO
Pacific Dental Services expands to Md.
Dental service organization Pacific Dental Services has inked a support agreement with a dental practice in Maryland.
November 11, 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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2023 market update: Selling your dental practice
By Kevin Cumbus
The mergers and acquisitions market for dental practices continues to be strong as demand outpaces supply, but how long will it last?
June 20, 2023
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Researchers explore wound-healing method using glass
By Will Morton
Researchers have developed a method to deliver long-lasting antimicrobial protection.
June 20, 2023
Researchers investigated the effects of bioactive glass containing ionic silver on biofilms formed by P. aeruginosa. They reported that specific preparation, storage, and application techniques can minimize the transformation of silver ions to silver chloride and thus retain antimicrobial activity.
Formlabs launches 2 new dental resins
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3D printing company Formlabs has launched the Dental LT Comfort resin and the BioMed Durable resin for the Form 3B, Form 3B+, and Form 3BL printers.
June 19, 2023
Splints made with the Formlabs Dental LT Comfort resin.
Pearl’s Second Opinion gets EU MDR certification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pearl’s dental disease detection software Second Opinion has been granted certification under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).
June 19, 2023
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DrBicuspid invites you to participate in the 2023 SalaryScan survey
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DrBicuspid is excited to launch its highly anticipated 2023 SalaryScan survey. Take the survey to see how your compensation stacks up.
June 19, 2023
Dentist Smartphone
AI matches dentists in detecting gingivitis
By Amerigo Allegretto
Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect gum inflammation, or gingivitis, from intraoral photographs with more than 90% accuracy, according to a recent study.
June 19, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for staying on track with your goals
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
We’re nearly at the halfway point for 2023. Are you on target to reach your goals for new patients, accepted cases, production, and profitability?
June 19, 2023
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Biolase to open Calif.-based education center in July
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental laser company Biolase will host an open house at its new state-of-the-art training facility in California on July 27 at 5 p.m. Pacific time.
June 16, 2023
Dental Laser
Patterson names new board director
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Effective June 13, Meenu Agarwal was elected to the Patterson Companies board of directors, where he will serve on its audit and finance committee.
June 16, 2023
Board Room
Low social support may equal caries, tooth loss in U.S. adults
By Melissa Busch
Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study.
June 16, 2023
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HPV-related cancers increasing in unvaccinated people, experts warn
By Will Morton
Experts at Ohio State University are emphasizing the need for HPV vaccinations.
June 16, 2023
Neck Exam Doctor
3rd employee arrested in $6M pediatric dental fraud scheme
By Melissa Busch
A third person has been charged in connection with a $6 million Medicaid fraud scheme at a dental practice in Texas.
June 15, 2023
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