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DSO
CEO of DSO Affordable Care to retire
Dental service organization (DSO) Affordable Care announced that its CEO Gene Kirtser will retire at the end of February.
January 16, 2024
Dental Chair
Hygiene Tools
Laifen introduces dual-action toothbrush
Personal care technology company Laifen has launched its wave dual-action electric toothbrush, which available for purchase on March 5.
January 16, 2024
The Laifen Wave electric toothbrush. Image courtesy of Laifen.
Dental Assistant
Dental assistant named a U.S. National Guard’s Best of 2023
Senior Airman Tabari Matthews, a dental assistant assigned to the 189th Medical Group at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas, has been named as one of the U.S. National Guard's Best of 2023.
January 16, 2024
Senior Airman Tabari Matthews, a dental assistant assigned to the 189th Medical Group, Little Rock AFB, AR, was selected as one of the National Guard's Best of 2023. Matthews joined the Guard in 2020, seeking guidance and discipline. Image courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable/U.S. National Guard; caption courtesy of U.S. National Guard.
Orthodontics
Carriere Motion Pro bite corrector now offered by Henry Schein Orthodontics
Henry Schein Orthodontics, the orthodontics-related company of Henry Schein Inc., has added the Carriere Motion Pro bite corrector to its product offerings.
January 11, 2024
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Industry Updates
FDA OK of Vivos sleep apnea devices boosts firm’s business
Vivos Therapeutics announced that orders for its sleep apnea treatment devices increased 26% following 510(k) approval by the U.S. Food Drug and Administration (FDA) in November 2023.
January 11, 2024
The Vivos OSA device. Image courtesy of Vivos Therapeutics.
Dental Education
NYU dental school launches new BS in hygiene
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has introduced a Bachelor of Science (BS) in dental hygiene with a new focus on dental science.
January 11, 2024
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Dental Assistant
Dentist assistants can apply now for scholarship
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the DALE Foundation have launched the new DANB/DALE Scholarship.
January 10, 2024
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Industry Updates
Leixir Dental Laboratory names new CEO
Leixir Dental Laboratory Group has appointed John Krier as CEO, which was effective January 2.
January 10, 2024
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Practice Management Software
LQpay launches zero-click pay
Healthcare payment technology company LQpay has launched its zero-click payment solution for dental practices.
January 10, 2024
Dental Receptionist
3D Printing
DMG launches 3D-printed bleaching tray workflow
DMG America has launched a 3D printing-enabled workflow for bleaching trays, designed to shorten turnaround time.
January 10, 2024
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6 strategies to manage stress in times of rapid change
By Lisa Newburger
The key is not to avoid uncertainty but to manage it in a way that empowers you to move forward with confidence, writes Lisa Newburger.
April 16, 2025
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Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults
By Ava Barros
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.
April 15, 2025
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Money may not be the only factor that delays oral care
By Ava Barros
Besides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 15, 2025
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Dental coding: What you need to know about future updates to CDT 2026 codes
By Estela Vargas
Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to know.
April 15, 2025
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Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
April 14, 2025
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PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis
By Ava Barros
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.
April 14, 2025
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The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.
April 14, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for growing your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The keys to accelerating your practice's growth aren't mysterious or even difficult, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Implementing these two steps can propel your practice to new heights.
April 14, 2025
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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
April 11, 2025
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Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.
April 11, 2025
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.
April 11, 2025
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This tool may read dental x-rays better
By Ava Barros
A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.
April 11, 2025
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