DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]RestorationsWestern Dental appoints new VP of dental implantsWestern Dental has appointed Natalie Arranaga as its new vice president of dental implants.January 2, 2017Hygiene ToolsDr. Fresh acquired by High Ridge BrandsOral care products company Dr. Fresh has been acquired by personal care consumer products firm High Ridge Brands.January 2, 2017RestorationsKerr launches new amalgam waste websiteKerr has launched a website to provide information on the new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards on the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater.January 2, 2017RestorationsPremier Dental adds new restorations packagePremier Dental has released a new package for ceramic restorations.December 28, 2016Regulatory UpdatesADA asks for regulatory relief in letter to TrumpADA President Gary Roberts and Executive Director Kathleen O'Loughlin have sent a letter to the incoming Donald Trump administration seeking regulatory reform to allow dental practices to "deliver oral healthcare services at an affordable price."December 28, 2016RestorationsNIDCR awards NYU researcher $1.9M to study enamelThe National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a New York University (NYU) researcher a $1.9 million, five-year grant to study calcium control in dental enamel.December 26, 2016HomePatterson extends agreement with American Dental PartnersPatterson Dental has extended its partnership with dental support organization American Dental Partners.December 21, 2016Dental PracticeNew dental hygienist bill to be introduced in Ga.New legislation that would allow Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care in certain settings without the direct supervision of a dentist will be introduced in the state's General Assembly.December 20, 2016Dental HygieneReview: Sugar studies are low-qualityThe scientific studies used to create nutritional guidelines are not based on high-quality evidence, according to a new systematic review in the Annals of Internal Medicine.December 19, 2016DSODSOs gain endorsement from state legislators' caucusThe National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) has adopted a 2017 policy resolution supporting dental service organizations (DSOs).December 19, 2016Previous PagePage 455 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride