DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]InsuranceNortheast Delta Dental names new VPNortheast Delta Dental has named Joseph Errante, DDS, as its new vice president of provider network and clinical strategies.September 3, 2019Product UpdatesKaVo Kerr launches upgraded portable polishing deviceKaVo Kerr has launched its upgraded Prophyflex 4 portable air cleaning device for polishing.September 3, 2019RestorationsOsstell guided implant tool gets FDA clearanceImplant stability measurement developer Osstell has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Osstell Beacon guided implant treatment tool.September 2, 2019Infection ControlOSAP releases material for infection control awareness monthSeptember is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will be releasing free materials throughout the month.September 2, 2019Product UpdatesHu-Friedy adds new line of forcepsHu-Friedy has released its new line of forceps for atraumatic tooth extraction.September 2, 2019RestorationsDenMat launches multisurface primerDenMat has introduced a multisurface primer designed to improve crown bond strength.September 2, 2019RestorationsKomet partners with UNC to develop new dental toolsKomet USA and the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have signed a research agreement with the goal of developing dental rotary products that improve patient experiences.August 29, 2019Dental Practice400 dental practices hit by ransomware attackAbout 400 dental practices across the U.S. lost access to critical electronic files after a recent ransomware attack.August 29, 2019Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryNIDCR awards USC $12.5M for craniofacial research hubThe U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a $12.5 million grant to the University of Southern California (USC) to create new research data for the university's craniofacial research hub.August 28, 2019HomePatterson reports slide in dental sales, overall profit in Q1Patterson Companies reported lower sales in its dental segment but an overall profit for the first fiscal quarter of 2020.August 28, 2019Previous PagePage 362 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
