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Product Updates
Young launches ClearDefense silver fluoride
Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin tubules to relieve sensitivity and reduce the risk of tooth discoloration.
April 14, 2025
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Convergent launches Solea Perioguide
Convergent Dental has launched Solea Perioguide, a periodontal treatment using the Solea All-Tissue Laser.
April 14, 2025
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AAE ushers in 2025-2026 officers, board members
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) announced its officers and board of directors for the 2025-2026 term.
April 14, 2025
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Industry Updates
Metlife teams up Skygen
MetLife has partnered with Skygen with the goal of simplifying how dental providers work with insurance companies.
April 11, 2025
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Product Updates
Medit will not raise prices for U.S. customers
Digital dentistry firm Medit announced that it will not raise its suggested retail prices for U.S. customers.
April 11, 2025
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.
April 11, 2025
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Product Updates
IntelePeer integrates with Henry Schein One's Dentrix
Conversational artificial intelligence platform IntelePeer has integrated with the Henry Schein One API Exchange.
April 10, 2025
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Industry Updates
Patterson's acquisition by Patient Square approved
Dental products distributor Patterson Companies' shareholders have approved its acquisition by healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital for $4.1 billion.
April 9, 2025
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DSO
DSO Straine expands into 15th state
Dental service organization (DSO) Straine Dental Management has expanded into Oklahoma, its 15th state, by partnering with SmileArts Dental.
April 9, 2025
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Endodontics
Brasseler names new endodontic sales team
Brasseler USA has launched its endodontist specialty sales consultant team to provide expert support and tailored solutions for endodontists.
April 8, 2025
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Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A New York gardener’s "baseballs" were mastodon molars still seated in a complete fossil mandible.
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Buyer beware: What ‘active patient count’ really means in a practice sale
By Marshall Strisik
It’s the most manipulated figure in practice sales. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, here’s how to protect yourself.
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Confession: I keep my flossers by my couch, in my car, and beside my computer ... and I tell patients to do the same
By Melissa K. Turner
A dental hygienist explains why patients say they floss when they don't and how curiosity, not confrontation, builds lasting habits.
October 15, 2026
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Dentist arrested for aggravated assault
By Melissa Busch
A Florida dentist is facing serious charges in a gun incident.
October 14, 2026
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Do this, and you may keep your hygienist from leaving
By Melissa Busch
This is what dental practices appear to ignore about keeping their best hygienists employed.
October 14, 2026
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Case study: Replacing a debonded zirconia crown with a different type of material
By Meena Barsoum, DMD
A dentist tests SprintRay Midas Restore on a failed zirconia crown, discovering a material built for polish, flex, and fit.
October 14, 2026
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It may not be a hiring problem: A look at the patterns behind dental team turnover
By Kevin Henry
Recurring dental team turnover may point to hidden patterns between dentists and staff. Dr. Matthew Norton offers a simple test.
October 14, 2026
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Supervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower case
By Melissa Busch
A recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.
October 13, 2026
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3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom
By Dr. Monique M. Nadeau
A dentist who reviews malpractice cases shares habits that keep complaints out of court.
October 13, 2026
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Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print
By Kwanwoo Lee
Before joining a dental tech beta program, patent attorney Kwanwoo Lee explains what you should check first.
October 13, 2026
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Dentist gets probation for infection control violations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.
October 12, 2026
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These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury
By Melissa Busch
Mercury exposure disparities related to amalgam fillings exist among children, according to a new study.
October 12, 2026
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