DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]DSOWestern Dental names new chief credit officerWestern Dental has named Alex Park as its chief credit officer.September 24, 2019DSOBrident Dental & Orthodontics names new VP of operationsBrident Dental & Orthodontics has named Angela Haralson as its new vice president of operations in Texas.September 24, 2019Product UpdatesRYCA to launch J-shaped power toothbrushRYCA International has developed a new power toothbrush that it claims will provide effective oral cleaning in 20 seconds.September 23, 2019Dental EducationADEA selects Wiley as new journal publisherThe American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has named the publisher John Wiley and Sons as the new publisher of its Journal of Dental Education.September 23, 2019Dental PracticeOral health remains top medical concern in U.S.U.S. patients are more concerned about their oral health than any other health issue, and the problem is compounded by patients' limited access to dental care, according to a September 23 research report by DentaQuest.September 23, 2019Intraoral ScannersZimmer Biomet, Align Technology sign distribution dealZimmer Biomet has announced a multinational distribution agreement for Align Technology's family of iTero Element intraoral scanners.September 22, 2019Dental HygieneNYU adds 12-month hygiene degree for international dentistsThe New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has announced a new program that will enable internationally trained dentists to earn dental hygiene degrees in 12 months.September 22, 2019RestorationsU.S. task force seeks comment on caries prevention planThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted a draft research plan on screening and interventions to prevent caries in children younger than 5 years old.September 19, 2019Dental PracticeGaidge updates ortho practice management softwareData solutions company Gaidge has released the latest version of its orthodontic practice management program, Gaidge 2.0.September 19, 2019AIApteryx partners with 4th-IR to launch AI productsApteryx Imaging has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) technology firm 4th-IR to develop a suite of cloud-based AI products and services for dental imaging.September 18, 2019Previous PagePage 359 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 officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression