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Regulatory Updates
Oral stent for HNC treatment gets FDA nod
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to an oral stent that protects healthy tissue during head and neck cancer (HNC) radiation therapy.
January 25, 2024
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Dental Education
NMTC to celebrate its 5th anniversary
The National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference (NMTC), the mobile dental care-focused educational conference, will mark its fifth anniversary at its event that is being held March 1-2 in Dallas.
January 25, 2024
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Take Parkinson’s disease course for dental professionals
The Parkinson's Foundation is offering the free course “The Expert Care Experience: Role of Oral Health Professionals in Caring for People with Parkinson's” to dentists and dental staff.
January 24, 2024
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Vyne Dental introduces Image Sync
Revenue cycle management software provider Vyne Dental has launched Image Sync, a new feature in its revenue acceleration platform Vyne Trellis.
January 24, 2024
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Industry Updates
DentalXchange launches CredentialConnect
Dental payments platform DentalXChange has launched a new payer credentialing platform called CredentialConnect.
January 24, 2024
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Lasers
Patterson to exclusively distribute Convergent laser
Dental products company Patterson Dental has signed a deal making it the only North American distributor of Convergent Dental’s Solea all-tissue dental laser.
January 23, 2024
Convergent Dental’s Solea all-tissue dental laser. Image courtesy of Convergent Dental.
Imaging Systems
Caries imaging device to launch at Yankee Dental Congress
Calcivis will launch its handheld wireless tooth decay dental imaging device at the 2024 Yankee Dental Congress, which is being held in Boston January 25-27.
January 23, 2024
The Calcivis imaging device. Image courtesy of Calcivis.
DSO
DSO Aspen Dental names hygiene operations VP
TAG - The Aspen Group’s dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental promoted Kimberly Jones to vice president (VP) of hygiene operations.
January 23, 2024
Kimberly Jones. Image courtesy of Aspen Dental.
Dental Assistant
DANB launches RHS exam in Spanish
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has launched the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam in Spanish.
January 23, 2024
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Hygiene Tools
DIYA debuts Oralgen NuPearl teeth whitening system
DIYA Wellness & Beauty LLC has launched the Oralgen NuPearl natural teeth whitening system.
January 22, 2024
The Oralgen NuPearl whitening system and whitening pen. Images courtesy of DIYA Wellness & Beauty LLC.
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Legal Issues
Imposter orthodontist arrested
A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.
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New details emerge in death of dental director
By Melissa Busch
What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.
April 23, 2025
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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
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Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.
April 23, 2025
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Clinical tip: How often should aligners be changed?
By Kevin Henry
With clear aligners becoming an important part of orthodontic treatment, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS discusses the frequency of switching aligners and why timing is critical.
April 23, 2025
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Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.
April 22, 2025
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Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.
By Melissa Busch
A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.
April 22, 2025
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Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
By Ava Barros
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 22, 2025
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4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.
April 22, 2025
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Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.
April 21, 2025
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Is post type the key to preventing endodontic failure?
By Ava Barros
Certain posts may minimize the risk of failure in endodontically treated teeth undergoing indirect restorations, according to a review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 21, 2025
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Dental trends in private equity investments, technology, and patient acquisition
By Beth Gaddis
Four dental service organization leaders share the trends and hot topics from March's Association of Dental Support Organizations conference.
April 21, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for boosting practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips about how you can implement two changes today that will immediately grow your practice's production.
April 21, 2025
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