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Dental Education
Minn. college offering full dental assisting scholarships
A new partnership with the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation will provide full cost-of-attendance scholarships for eligible dental assisting students at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, MN.
April 11, 2024
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Implants
Glidewell rebrands its implant system
Glidewell has rebranded its flagship Hahn tapered implant system, which will now be known as the Glidewell HT implant system.
April 10, 2024
The Glidewell HT implant system. Image courtesy of Glidewell Laboratories.
Restorations
Pac-Dent launches iMatrix clear matrix system
Dental product and device company Pac-Dent Inc. launched the iMatrix Clear Sectional Matrix System at the 2024 Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting.
April 10, 2024
The iMatrix Clear Sectional Matrix System from Pac-Dent Inc. Image courtesy of Pac-Dent Inc.
Insurance
Vivos OSA devices covered by Medicare
Vivos Therapeutics' obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) devices have been approved for coverage and reimbursement from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
April 10, 2024
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DSO
DSO MB2 adds 700th practice
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental has added the 700th practice to its network.
April 9, 2024
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Industry Updates
Schein to sell Viome's oral cancer test
Henry Schein will now sell Viome's Oral Health Pro with CancerDetect test that can detect oral and throat cancer.
April 9, 2024
Viome Oral Health Pro oral cancer detection test kit.
DSO
DSO PDS adds specialty practices
Dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services (PDS) has expanded by adding three specialty practices.
April 9, 2024
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Hygiene Tools
Students, retirees create toothbrush for those with tremors
Students at the Ignite Institute in Northern Kentucky, along with residents at a nursing home, have designed a toothbrush for those with tremors, according to news reports.
April 8, 2024
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Orthodontics
1st IOF-AFI orthodontic symposium to be held in the fall
The first International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF)-ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) International Orthodontic Symposium will be held October 5-6 in Boston.
April 5, 2024
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Invisible Aligners
Invisalign palatal expander available in Australia, New Zealand
Align Technology's Invisalign palatal expander system is now available in Australia and New Zealand.
April 5, 2024
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Patient Communication
The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.
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Too much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gums
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Wearing dentures may slow cognitive decline
By Ava Barros
Denture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health, reports a study published in Aging Medicine.
January 14, 2025
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Podcast: What to expect from the 2025 Chicago Midwinter Meeting
By Kevin Henry
We spoke with Dr. Denise Hale, chair of the 2025 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, to discuss the planning and excitement surrounding the upcoming dental event and what attendees can expect.
January 14, 2025
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Assault charges dropped against dentist
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of stabbing a man during a poker game in February 2023 in Minnesota recently had the felony assault charges against him dismissed.
January 13, 2025
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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 1
By Estela Vargas
Estela Vargas, CRDH, provides three tips that can help every dental practice get off on the right foot in 2025 when it comes to their insurance billing and patient communication.
January 13, 2025
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This drug may treat postendodontic pain
By Ava Barros
This nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.
January 13, 2025
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Want to reduce dental anxiety? Try this.
This technology may help reduce dental anxiety in adults by lowering one's blood pressure, heart rate, and pain during treatments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 13, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for planning a successful year
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Set your practice up for a strong, successful year by following these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 13, 2025
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Dentist files whistleblower suit citing neglect, retaliation
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who worked at California prisons recently filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state claiming she was unfairly fired after raising concerns that patients were neglected and more.
January 10, 2025
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Wake up. Teething may not disrupt sleep.
By Melissa Busch
Despite parents reporting that odontiasis affected their children's slumber, video showed teething may not increase sleep loss or cause fragmented sleep in infants, according to a new study.
January 10, 2025
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Know your numbers: The key to a successful dental transition
By Kim McCleskey
As a dental professional considering selling your practice, understanding your financial goals is a critical first step, writes Kim McCleskey.
January 10, 2025
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Dentist settles kickback ploy case
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who previously pleaded guilty in a more than $2 million Medicaid kickback scheme has paid more than $600,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations.
January 9, 2025
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This is the 1st-line therapy for toothaches
By Ava Barros
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
January 9, 2025
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