DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Invisible Aligners3Shape integrates with 3M ortho software3Shape and 3M have announced a partnership that allows practitioners to use 3Shape's scanner to digitally integrate with 3M's Oral Care portal.December 12, 2018DSODentaQuest launches new payment model with Texas DSODentaQuest has entered into an agreement in Texas to administer a contract in the state's Medicaid program with dental service organization (DSO) Brident Dental using a value-based care and payment model.December 12, 2018HomeDarby Dental names new director of vendor relationsDarby Dental Supply has named Gary Mahr as its new director of vendor relations.December 11, 2018Intraoral ScannersCarestream Dental, 3M partner on aligner scansCarestream Dental and 3M have announced a partnership that allows Carestream's CS 3500 and CS 3600 intraoral scanners to digitally integrate with 3M's Oral Care Portal.December 10, 2018OrthodonticsG&H Orthodontics names new CEOG&H Orthodontics has named John Voskuil as its new CEO.December 9, 2018Product UpdatesPlanmed gets FDA OK for new CBCT scanner featuresPlanmed has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for new features on its Verity cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanner.December 6, 2018CBCTApteryx gets FDA clearance for 3D imaging moduleApteryx has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the 3D module of its XVWeb imaging service.December 5, 2018HomePatterson reports lower dental sales, income in Q2Patterson Companies reported lower sales in its dental segment and a drop in net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.December 5, 2018Patient CommunicationTab32 updates patient communication softwareSoftware developer Tab32 has released an updated version of its HelloPatient patient communication and management software system.December 5, 2018DSOWestern Dental acquires 63 practices from Guardian insurancePremier Dental Holdings, the parent company of Western Dental, has agreed to acquire the dental service organization (DSO) operations of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The DSO includes 63 practices located in Alabama, California, and Texas.December 5, 2018Previous PagePage 383 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesEx-NBA player convicted in $4M dental scam seeks Trump pardonA former NBA player convicted for his role in defrauding the NBA’s benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump.PeriodonticsHave these chronic diseases? It may mean worse news for gumsTeam Management4 pillars that help new dental hires succeed in your practiceMarketingDo’s and don’ts for encouraging patient referralsLegal IssuesEx-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice