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Industry Updates
Young Innovations acquires Salvin Dental Specialties
Dental distributor Young Innovations has acquired the Charlotte, NC-based Salvin Dental Specialties, a supplier of dental implant equipment and biomaterials.
December 7, 2023
Business Deal Handshake
Dental Hygiene
King Charles has some quirky oral care demands
A new book about the royal family has revealed some of King Charles' oddest oral care demands.
December 7, 2023
King Charles III. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
Sleep Apnea
FDA OKs Vivos’ devices for treating severe OSA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to Vivo Therapeutics’ oral appliances for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults.
December 7, 2023
The Vivos OSA device. Image courtesy of Vivos Therapeutics.
X-Ray
Carestream, Swissmeda to offer cloud imaging
Carestream Dental’s clinical and software brand Swissmeda now offers users a subscription service that allows practices to store patients’ 2D and 3D images in the cloud.
December 6, 2023
Panoramic Xray
Practice Management Software
Weave integrates with Dentrix Ascend
Dental communications platform Weave has expanded its services by integrating with Dentrix Ascend’s cloud-based practice management software.
December 6, 2023
Dentist Assistant Computer
Industry Updates
Texas dental school launches new oral health center
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry has launched the Center for Global and Community Oral Health.
December 6, 2023
Dental School Classroom
3D Printing
1st patients treated with 3D-printed synthetic bone graft
Patients in the U.S. have been treated with CMFlex, an off-the-shelf 3D-printed synthetic bone graft.
December 5, 2023
Hands Dental Surgeon Instruments
Dentures
Myerson offers new denture system
Digital dental material manufacturer Myerson has launched the new denture system Trusana.
December 4, 2023
Denture Upper
Dental Hygiene
Retired NFL player uses a tube of toothpaste a week
A former Denver Broncos player's oral hygiene routine includes brushing up to 10 times per day and using a tube of toothpaste every week.
December 4, 2023
Shannon Sharpe. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0.
Insurance
Dominion National to expand to 7 states in 2024
Dominion National is expanding its dental benefits to seven states in 2024.
November 30, 2023
Dental Insurance
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By Kevin Henry
Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates joins "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast" to discuss what happened when an office manager without managerial training relied on the practice's outdated employee handbook.
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Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
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Wow every patient
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
To advance your practice and boost production and income, you have to "wow" patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how you and your team can "wow" every patient.
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IDS notebook: An interesting question asked and new products unveiled
By Kevin Henry
From an unexpected question to a highly anticipated product launch, these things stood out from the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.
March 27, 2025
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For the 3rd time, Iowa dentist charged with professional incompetence
By Clark Kauffman
An eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence.
March 26, 2025
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1 in 10 dentists report bias against transgender patients
By Melissa Busch
Nearly 1 in 10 dentists reported professional prejudices against transgender individuals, and slightly more clinicians reported having social prejudices, according to a new study.
March 26, 2025
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Postbiotics may help prevent caries
By Ava Barros
Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.
March 26, 2025
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Clinical tip: What you need to know about a bridge connector
By Kevin Henry
In this week's video tip, Dr. Dan Butterman of CDOCS discusses two different types of bridge connectors and when you might use them in your dental practice.
March 26, 2025
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IDS notebook: Product launches and focus on what's next in dentistry in Cologne
By Kevin Henry
Here's what we saw and heard as the International Dental Show (IDS) officially opened in Cologne, Germany.
March 26, 2025
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Suit filed against dentist accused in shooting death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home is being sued by the man's family.
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Dental job hacks you need to know
By Lisa Newburger
As a dental recruiter, Lisa Newburger has learned a few things along the way that will help you land that dream job in dentistry.
March 25, 2025
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One-third of adults experience anxiety at the dentist
By Ava Barros
Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
March 25, 2025
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