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ADA, Forsyth Institute join forces
The ADA and the Forsyth Institute in Boston have formed the ADA Forsyth Institute to advance oral and overall health through research and innovation.
October 27, 2023
Hands Diverse Teamwork
DSO
DSO Sage Dental adds 27 new practices
Dental service organization (DSO) Sage Dental has added 27 new practices -- increasing its presence in Florida and Georgia -- since June.
October 26, 2023
Dental Chair
Analgesics
RevBio gets $2M to develop bone graft with pain drug
RevBio has received a $2 million grant to fund the preclinical development of a bone graft that will release locally acting nonopioid pain medication.
October 26, 2023
Surgery Woman Surgeon
Wellness
Dentist's piano practice sparks friendship with a cancer patient
A dentist practicing on a piano at the Wilmot Cancer Center in Rochester, NY, prompted a friendship with a cancer patient and resulted in the gift of a free piano.
October 25, 2023
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AI
Dentsply Sirona launches clear aligner simulator
Dentsply Sirona has launched SureSmile Simulator1, an application that shows patients their expected outcomes after completing clear aligner therapy.
October 24, 2023
Clear Aligner
Legal Issues
Pa. woman sentenced to prison for dental theft
A woman in Pennsylvania who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $90,000 while working at a dental practice and a restaurant was sentenced to prison, according to a news story.
October 23, 2023
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Product Updates
NovoDynamics releases updated NovoHealth Dental
NovoDynamics has launched the latest release of NovoHealth Dental, a system that prechecks insurance claim submissions for required documentation.
October 23, 2023
Dental Insurance
CAD/CAM
DMG America unveils DentaMile 3D printing solution
DMG America has launched the DentaMile Desk MC system, a complete dental 3D printing solution. The all-in-one system comprises a 3D printer, a washing unit, and a curing unit.
October 20, 2023
The DentaMile Desk MC-5 DLP printer. Image courtesy of DMG America.
AI
Pearl’s Second Opinion cleared in Turkey
Pearl’s artificial intelligence-based dental pathology detection software Second Opinion has been cleared for use in Turkey.
October 20, 2023
Panoramic Xray
Restorations
Phillies NLCS Game 2 run-in with security cost fan his teeth
A Philadelphia Phillies fan may need to replace two missing teeth following a stunning run-in with field security at Citizens Bank Park during the October 17 National League Championship Series (NLCS) game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
October 20, 2023
Dental Crowns
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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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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old
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Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients
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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
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2 DSO leaders share creative solutions to staffing shortages
By Beth Gaddis
At the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting, Beth Gaddis spoke with two dental service organization (DSO) leaders about their inventive approaches to solving staffing shortages.
March 4, 2025
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Mistrial, not guilty charges reached in oral surgeon case
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon accused of molesting several patients was found not guilty of sexual assault, but jurors couldn't reach a verdict on other offenses.
March 3, 2025
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What the tooth fairy is shelling out for lost teeth
By Melissa Busch
For the second consecutive year, the average value of a single lost tooth in the U.S. in 2025 plummeted by 14%, according to a poll.
March 3, 2025
Bills Coins R Mackay
Podcast: Inside the current dentist-dental hygienist relationship with Kelly Tanner
By Kevin Henry
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, shares what she is hearing from dental hygienists, as well as her vision for enhancing the hygiene department at DrBicuspid, plus the significance of creating a supportive culture in dental practices and more.
March 3, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Over time, inefficiency creeps into practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. But following these steps can help ensure your practice increases its revenue every year.
March 3, 2025
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Dentist sanctioned for 'competency' issues after patient loses jaw to cancer
By Clark Kauffman
A central Iowa dentist has been sanctioned for allegedly failing to detect cancer in a patient who subsequently had part of his lower jaw removed.
February 28, 2025
Agreement Legal Settlement
Light therapy may improve oral lichen planus
By Ava Barros
Low-level light therapy may be a more effective treatment for oral lichen planus than topical corticosteroids, according to a review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
February 28, 2025
Red Light Therapy Anna
The top 10 things you need to know about oral testing
By Melissa K. Turner
Having been introduced to salivary testing through platforms like 23andMe and Ancestry.com, dental patients are understanding firsthand how oral tests can uncover mysteries within their body, writes Melissa K. Turner.
February 28, 2025
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Dental practice accused of swiping $500K sued
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice accused of misappropriating $500,000 in management fees is being sued.
February 27, 2025
Lawsuit Eccolo
Teen develops deadly 'forgotten disease' following extractions
By Melissa Busch
A teen developed a rare, life-threatening "forgotten disease" following sepsis from mandibular osteomyelitis after third-molar extractions, according to a case report.
February 27, 2025
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Podcast: What is happening to the next generation of dental leaders?
By Kevin Henry
In a wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Richard W. Valachovic, MPH, discusses why the next generation of dentists may lead differently and what that means for the profession.
February 27, 2025
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Why dentists get slapped with disciplinary actions
By Melissa Busch
These are the most common disciplinary actions general dentists face, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 26, 2025
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