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Periodontics
U.S. Air Force deploys laser periodontal surgery
The U.S. Air Force has implemented dental laser-assisted regeneration technology, according to Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. The Air Force is using Millenium's proprietary LANAP protocol and laser dentistry for periodontal disease.
November 9, 2023
Dr. Robert H. Gregg II, founder, president, and chairman of the board at Millennium Dental Technologies, oversees the LANAP protocol on a patient at the U.S. Air Force Postgraduate Dental School. Image and caption courtesy of Millenium Dental Technologies.
Industry Updates
Dental staffing platform TempMee rebrands as GoTu
Dental staffing platform TempMee has changed its name to GoTu to reflect its vision to empower dental professionals to take control of their careers and for practices to grow.
November 9, 2023
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Product Updates
Dental Intelligence adds automated insurance verification
Dental analytics software provider Dental Intelligence has upgraded its Insurance module to add automated eligibility verification.
November 8, 2023
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Insurance
onDiem to provide health insurance to temp dental workers
Dental staffing platform onDiem has launched preferred provider organization health insurance for temporary dental workers.
November 8, 2023
Dental Office Busy Staff
Practice Management Software
Intiveo launches Global Insights to DSOs, multilocation practices
Patient engagement software company Intiveo unveiled Intiveo Global Insights, which is designed to offer advanced analytics to dental service organizations (DSOs) and multilocation dental practices.
November 7, 2023
Dental Receptionist
Product Updates
Designs for Health launches probiotic toothpaste
Nutraceutical firm Designs for Health has launched PerioBiotic Silver, a fluoride-free probiotic toothpaste.
November 7, 2023
PerioBiotic Silver. Image courtesy of Designs for Health.
DSO
DSO Parkview dental gets investment to expand
Dental service organization (DSO) Parkview Dental Partners has received an investment of an undisclosed sum from private equity firm Cathay Capital.
November 6, 2023
Money Bills
Dental Business
DMG launches new nanohybrid composite
DMG America’s new Ecosite Elements nanohybrid universal composite shade system for restorations is now available for purchase.
November 6, 2023
Ecosite Elements composite. Image courtesy of DMG America.
Patient Communication
N.Y. orthodontist transforms practice into Hogwarts
An orthodontist in New York transformed his practice into the Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the fictional boarding school in J.K. Rowling’s book “Harry Potter,” for Halloween.
November 3, 2023
Hogwarts Castle in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. Image courtesy of Rstoplabe14/Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 3.0
Oral Bacteria
Proclaim offering dental teams trial of oral irrigator
Health company Proclaim is looking for dental professionals interested in trying its Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator.
November 3, 2023
The Proclaim Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator. Image courtesy of Proclaim.
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'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride alone
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.
March 12, 2025
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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again
By Melissa Busch
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.
March 11, 2025
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PTSD may be linked to TMD, awake bruxism
By Ava Barros
Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and awake bruxism, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
March 11, 2025
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This may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
March 11, 2025
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Dentist accused in shooting death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home on March 8, according to authorities.
March 10, 2025
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Dentist gets prison for threatening election official
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, was sentenced to two years in prison.
March 10, 2025
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The world may be failing at controlling oral disease
By Ava Barros
Over the past three decades, limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet.
March 10, 2025
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What dental professionals need to know about mouth taping
By Tracee Dahm
Thanks to social media, mouth taping has become a popular trend. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, believes there are a few things that dentists and team members should know and discuss.
March 10, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for updating your systems
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As technology advances and insurance changes, it's necessary to update your systems, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Here's when you should update your dental tech and how to do it.
March 10, 2025
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Dentist cops to hiding million from U.S. government
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who was indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS pleaded guilty on February 28.
March 7, 2025
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This technology may help detect osteoporosis at dental offices
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence technology may provide high diagnostic accuracy in detecting osteoporosis on panoramic dental x-rays, according to a review study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
March 7, 2025
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Oral health financing needs more than a bandage
By Ava Barros
Bipartisan investment and major reforms in oral healthcare delivery may address gaps in government dental coverage, including Medicare, according to a news release from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
March 7, 2025
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