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Heartland Dental expands into Idaho
Heartland Dental announced it has added its first practice in Idaho.
September 20, 2020
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Restorations
Biolase webinar on lasers and managing periodontitis draws interest
Biolase announced that approximately 400 dental professionals attended a September panel discussion about a July study on the company's Repair Perio laser for periodontitis management.
September 20, 2020
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Product Updates
DentalEZ launches Aeras vacuum
DentalEZ has launched another item in its line of new "smart" products: the Aeras vacuum by Ramvac.
September 17, 2020
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Product Updates
Exocad upgrades ChairsideCAD software
Software manufacturer Exocad has upgraded its ChairsideCAD offering to support the production of titanium abutments and screw-retained crowns on VHF Z4 dental milling machines.
September 16, 2020
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Dental Education
NYU College of Dentistry announces disability symposium
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry plans to host a virtual symposium on October 2 that will address the topic of improving access to oral healthcare for people with disabilities.
September 16, 2020
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FDI World Dental urges support for Beirut dentists
The FDI World Dental Federation is urging its members to support Lebanese dentists who were affected by an explosion in Beirut on August 4.
September 16, 2020
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Product Updates
Colgate rolls out Colgate Professional Direct
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate has launched a new website that allows dental professionals to make Colgate product recommendations to patients and send products directly to their homes.
September 16, 2020
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Yankee Dental Congress will be virtual in 2021
Yankee Dental Congress, originally scheduled for late January in Boston, will transition into a virtual meeting for 2021. Registration for the virtual event will be coming soon, according to organizers.
September 15, 2020
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America's ToothFairy hosts online dental auction
America's ToothFairy is hosting an online auction from September 18 through September 25 to increase access to dental care to underserved children.
September 15, 2020
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Thommen, Levin offer free implant performance tools
Thommen Medical and the Levin Group is offering a free implant practice performance program beginning in September.
September 15, 2020
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
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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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Digital splints, exercises reduce pain in TMD patients
By Melissa Busch
Muscle exercises and digital occlusal splints may reduce pain and improve jaw function in patients with TMDs.
April 26, 2023
Tmj Pain Woman
DentaQuest urges oral healthcare visits before PHE expires
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentaQuest is urging Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program enrollees to seek oral healthcare services before the federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) designation expires on May 11, 2023.
April 25, 2023
Girl Mouth Mirror
Dental student invents touchless dental supply device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental student has developed a compact, touchless device that dispenses dental supplies like gauze and rolls.
April 26, 2023
Medical Supplies
Patent filed for ultrasound-based teeth whitening technology
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
KronosMD has filed a provisional patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an ultrasound-powered device that whitens teeth.
April 26, 2023
Provisional Patent Application
50% of oral care products contain allergens
By Melissa Busch
Common food allergens were found in about half of professional and home-use oral care products, including toothpaste.
April 26, 2023
Oral Care Products
University of Kentucky launches opioid prescription reduction project
By Kate Madden Yee
The University of Kentucky in Lexington has launched a project to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions given to young people.
April 26, 2023
Opioids
Convergent secures $50M to accelerate dental laser adoption
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Convergent Dental has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate the adoption of the Solea all-tissue dental laser.
April 25, 2023
Business Deal Handshake
Dentsply, Midmark leaders join Penn Dental Medicine’s board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) has added to its board of advisers.
April 25, 2023
Board Table Chairs
WHO European region launches status report on oral health
By Amerigo Allegretto
The World Health Organization (WHO) European region recently released a status report on oral health, emphasizing that national health coverage packages must expand access to oral healthcare services.
April 21, 2023
City Crowd Blurred
5 things to know about inflation and dental practice value
By Kyle Francis
Are you considering selling your practice, but you’re concerned about inflation or a recession? Kyle Francis offers some reassuring advice to navigate market conditions and complete a prosperous sale.
April 25, 2023
Kyle Francis.
Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs
By Will Morton
Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.
April 20, 2023
Sugary Drink
DC dentist, hygienist charged with fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist and dental hygienist from a Washington, DC, dental clinic were indicted on conspiracy and other offenses for allegedly pocketing $4 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims.
April 24, 2023
Judge Gavel
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