DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Dental PracticeCDA warns of email gift card scamThe California Dental Association (CDA) is warning its members about an email scam that's using the name of its president, Dr. Del Brunner, to try to trick dentists and dental professionals in California into purchasing a high-value gift card from a multinational retailer.October 13, 2019RestorationsGlidewell adds components for Astra Tech implantsGlidewell Dental announced that its restorative solutions and line of Inclusive prosthetic components are now available for Dentsply Sirona's Astra Tech Implant System EV.October 13, 2019Dental PracticeStartup targets dental offices with comfort-focused careThe former CEO of SmileDirectClub has created a new startup that aims to "reinvent the dentist's office" by creating a more relaxed patient experience in a high-tech atmosphere.October 10, 2019Invisible AlignersSmileDirectClub to open Texas manufacturing plantSmileDirectClub's manufacturing and distribution affiliate Access Dental Lab will open a dental lab manufacturing plant in Kyle, TX.October 10, 2019Dental EducationNJ dental school gets $11.7M to study opioid alternativesRutgers School of Dental Medicine has received an $11.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to research the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen as alternatives to opioids.October 10, 2019RestorationsVHF debuts new milling and grinding machineDental milling machine manufacturer VHF has launched its new Z4 milling and grinding machine.October 10, 2019Invisible AlignersSmileDirectClub adds New Zealand locationsSmileDirectClub has opened three retail locations in New Zealand.October 10, 2019DSOAspen names new VP for hygiene supportAspen Dental Management has named Jan LeBeau, RDH, as its new vice president for hygiene support for the West Coast of the U.S.October 9, 2019Product UpdatesHello Products adds hemp seed oral care product lineHello Products is growing its product lineup with a new hemp seed oil collection of oral care products that includes toothpaste, mouthwash, and floss.October 8, 2019RestorationsNeocis installs robotic surgery devicesThe Boston University School of Dental Medicine has installed two surgical robotic devices from dental implant surgery company Neocis.October 8, 2019Previous PagePage 355 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officeSponsor ContentJoin Us