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Product Updates
FDA OKs NuEyes’ augmented reality loupes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) approval to NuLoupes, augmented reality dental and medical loupes from NuEyes.
January 3, 2024
NuLoupes from NuEyes. Image courtesy of NuEyes.
AI
Vision system of Pearl’s AI software gets U.S. patent
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to Pearl for the computer vision system at the core of its artificial intelligence (AI)-based software Practice Intelligence.
January 2, 2024
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DSO
DSO UDC appoints new senior leadership
Dental service organization (DSO) United Dental Corporation (UDC) appointed Elise Nussbaumer as its chief operating officer and Lynne Buckley as its controller, effective January 1.
January 2, 2024
Empty Chair Executive
Legal Issues
Minn. dentist sued for excessive, negligent work
A dentist in Eden Prairie, MN, is being sued by a patient who claims the dentist attempted to provide eight crows, four root canals, and 20 restorations in a single visit.
December 28, 2023
Law Books Gavel
Dental Education
2nd part of Bentham Science DA handbook is published
The second part of Bentham Science’s Handbook for Dental Chair Side Assistants has been published.
December 28, 2023
Dental Tools
Dental Education
High school program seeks to recruit future dentists
To address the shortage of dentists in New York, a new program is recruiting high schoolers and introducing them to different medical careers, including dentistry.
December 28, 2023
Dental School Classroom
Scope of Practice
Dentists can earn AHA tobacco treatment certification
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence are offering a tobacco treatment certification to medical professionals, including dentists.
December 27, 2023
Cigarette Smoker Closeup
Industry Updates
Schein’s holiday charitable program turns 25
Henry Schein’s charitable “Holiday Cheer for Children” program is celebrating 25 years.
December 27, 2023
Girl Present Santa Hat
Legal Issues
Fla. dentist gets prison, ordered to pay $900K
A Florida dentist who pleaded guilty to tax evasion has been sentenced.
December 21, 2023
Judge Gavel
Industry Updates
MouthWatch announces Tellie award winners
Teledentistry and digital imaging company MouthWatch announced the winners of its sixth annual teledentistry innovation awards, the Tellies.
December 21, 2023
Audience Applause
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Top Stories
Hands grip prison bars in dim lighting, symbolizing incarceration and confinement.
Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced to 2 decades of hard labor
A dentist who pleaded guilty to attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has been sentenced.
A male patient has his eyes examined by an opthomologist.
Oral-Systemic Link
Gum disease may be linked to serious eye condition
A woman brushes her teeth while checking her phone in a bathroom mirror reflection.
Hygiene Tools
Brush and add 1 more thing: A simple dental home care approach that sticks
Bright orange pumpkins displayed on straw next to dried corn stalks in an autumn harvest decoration.
Legal Issues
Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
A young girl smiles as the viewer.
Pediatrics
What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth
More in Home
Profitable dentists don't close cases, they lead them
By Dr. Paul Homoly
High-dollar case acceptance isn't about convincing patients, it's about leading them, writes Dr. Paul Homoly.
December 16, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Paul Homoly of Homoly Communications.
More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.
By Melissa Busch
The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.
December 15, 2025
Close-up of hands grasping jail bars.
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
By Ava Barros
This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.
December 15, 2025
A woman holds her jaw in reaction to drinking a hot beverage.
Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes
By Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH
About 3 in 4 pregnant women develop gingivitis, highlighting the need for proper oral hygiene and professional care, writes Sue Scherer, RDH.
December 15, 2025
A dentist inspects a pregnant woman's mouth using dental tools.
Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.
December 12, 2025
Fire and rescue service barrier tape at an emergency scene with a blurred background.
Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?
By Ava Barros
Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.
December 12, 2025
A red heart sits next to a white and red toothbrush.
Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees
By Emily Edwards
Shopping for a new credit card processor rarely cuts costs, says Emily Edwards of Verisave. Here's how to reduce processing fees.
December 12, 2025
Close-up of a hand holding a credit card to a card terminal for payment.
Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
December 12, 2025
A professional woman advises a client.
Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A man who posed as a dentist and left one woman with a third of her teeth was sentenced in a plea deal.
December 11, 2025
A man stands before a judge with his head lowered, indicating a reaction to a court judgment.
Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk
By Ava Barros
A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.
December 11, 2025
A smiling pregnant woman cradles her belly with her hands.
Dental insurance may offer more benefits than good teeth
By Melissa Busch
Individuals reported seeing a surprising upside to having dental insurance, according to a new report.
December 11, 2025
Close up of a woman writing with a pen on a clipboard in a medical office.
What's the burden of gum disease where you live?
By Ava Barros
Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.
December 11, 2025
Close up of inflamed gum tissue.
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