DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]HomeReport: Patterson trims sales forcePatterson Companies has laid off at least 200 employees, according to a published brief from an equity research firm.June 14, 2016RestorationsUltradent pledges donation to Orlando nightclub victimsUltradent Products announced it will donate 5% of the company's U.S. sales on June 16 and 17 to Equality Florida's Pulse Victims Fund.June 14, 2016Dental TherapistsVt. governor signs dental therapist billGov. Peter Shumlin has signed a bill that allows dental therapists to practice in Vermont.June 13, 2016Regulatory UpdatesDental lab association encourages lab regulation awarenessThe National Association of Dental Laboratories has launched a campaign encouraging dentists to keep abreast of dental lab regulations and legislative updates.June 13, 2016Product UpdatesNew software lets practices call patients over the webSoftware developer Tab32 has updated its online platforms to include a new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) feature.June 13, 2016Product UpdatesBrasseler adds new rotary fileBrasseler USA has introduced a new rotary file.June 12, 2016InsuranceTDIC acquires 3 new insurance companiesThe Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC), a subsidiary of the California Dental Association, has signed an agreement to acquire three new dental benefits and insurance companies.June 12, 2016RestorationsSunstar's bone grafting system now available through dealersDental offices in the U.S. can now purchase Sunstar Americas' bone grafting system through a network of 28 dealers.June 12, 2016Oral CancerStudy: Can saliva analysis help detect cancer?Saliva collection and analysis can be as accurate as a tissue biopsy in detecting treatable cancer mutations, which may allow some cancers to be diagnosed earlier, according to a new study presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology 2016 annual meeting.June 9, 2016InsuranceNew U.S. bill would add dental benefit to MedicareA new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes expanding Medicare to include dental coverage.June 9, 2016Previous PagePage 485 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsGum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancerResearch recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.Dental HygieneLeveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistrySmile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?Office ManagementWant to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us