DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]3D PrintingByte donates 3D labs to make masks, face shields, ventilator partsClear-aligner brand Byte has made its 3D specialty labs available to produce masks, face shields, and ventilator parts to help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.March 30, 2020RestorationsNeocis files for FDA clearance of edentulous splintNeocis has filed a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Yomi edentulous splint.March 30, 2020Product UpdatesNew electric toothbrush, UV sanitizer coming to marketConsumer electronics brand Bestek has introduced its M-Care electric toothbrush and ultraviolet (UV) sanitizer.March 30, 2020Oral Cancer'Game of Thrones' direwolf dies from mouth cancerA "Game of Thrones" direwolf named Odin died on March 26 of complications due to mouth cancer, according to a Mashable report after Odin's family announced the death on Instagram. He was 10 years old.March 29, 2020Infection ControlCalif. dentists can register to volunteer during pandemicDentists in California can help the state with its response to the COVID-19 pandemic by registering to volunteer at the Disaster Healthcare Volunteers website, according to the California Dental Association.March 29, 2020Dental PracticeDominion National to cover teledentistry benefitsDental insurer and benefits administrator Dominion National is covering benefits for teledentistry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.March 26, 2020Product UpdatesForward Science makes hand sanitizer for hospitalsMedical technology company Forward Science has started making and distributing hand sanitizer to support hospital demand in Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic.March 26, 2020Infection ControlWDA donates PPE after Mission of Mercy cancellationThe Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) has donated tens of thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for a Mission of Mercy dental clinic to help medical professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.March 25, 2020InsurancePoll: Half of seniors lack dental insurance, most support Medicare coverageAlmost all U.S. adults older than age 65 support adding dental benefits to Medicare, according to a survey from the University of Michigan. In addition, only half of the survey respondents said they had dental coverage.March 25, 2020Product UpdatesHenry Schein, SD Biosensor work on COVID-19 rapid testHenry Schein is working to distribute a rapid blood test manufactured by SD Biosensor to help medical professionals diagnose the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).March 25, 2020Previous PagePage 329 of 1606Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesUnlicensed dentist arrested, faces decade in prisonAn unlicensed dentist caught operating from an apartment faces a decade-long prison sentence.FluorideDentists say stick with water fluoridation -- it worksDental EducationDental students are burned outOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for managing your practiceLegal IssuesImposter dentist case ends in mistrial
