DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]InsuranceKy. cuts Medicaid dental benefits for 460K residentsThe administration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) has eliminated Medicaid dental and vision coverage for up to 460,000 residents of that state, according to multiple published reports.July 2, 2018Infection ControlYoung Innovations acquires handpiece manufacturerDental supply manufacturer Young Innovations announced it has acquired Johnson-Promident.July 1, 2018Oral CancerNYU researcher gets $950K to study oral cancerThe U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher a five-year grant of $950,000 to study oral cancer pain and growth.July 1, 2018Dental PracticeHenry Schein completes practice management venture formationHenry Schein and online media and software services provider Internet Brands have completed the formation of Henry Schein One.July 1, 2018Intraoral Scanners3Shape, Alineadent partner on orthodontic digital workflow3Shape has announced that its Trios intraoral scanner now digitally integrates with the Alineadent clear-aligner system.July 1, 2018Product UpdatesNew product: Beyes launches autoclaveBeyes Dental Canada has launched the Masteri class B automatic cycle autoclave unit.June 28, 2018Dental PracticeNew product: Patterson updates Eaglesoft softwarePatterson Dental has updated its Eaglesoft practice management software.June 28, 2018NutritionCalif. bans new soda taxes through 2030California has banned cities and counties within the state from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade.June 28, 2018Dental HygienePDS Foundation to provide care for Special OlympicsThe Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation has partnered with the Special Olympics to provide oral healthcare to athletes competing in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.June 27, 2018Hygiene ToolsNew product: Acteon launches ultrasonic device for extractionsActeon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries.June 26, 2018Previous PagePage 398 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
