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Dental Education
LSU expands its dental hygiene program
Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans School of Dentistry has expanded its dental hygiene program, launching the first two-year program in the central part of the state.
October 19, 2023
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Keystone’s Osteon gets U.S. patent for scanning technology
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent to Keystone Dental subsidiary Osteon Medical for its Nexus IOS (intraoral scanner) scan gauge technology.
October 19, 2023
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DANB announces 2023-2024 board of directors, officers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) announced its 2023-2024 board of directors and officers.
October 18, 2023
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Industry Updates
Schein acquires majority interest in Shield Healthcare
Henry Schein has acquired a majority interest in Shield Healthcare, a California-based supplier of home care medical products delivered directly to patients.
October 18, 2023
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Sleep Dentistry
REMastered Sleep debuts kids’ tongue-strengthening device
REMastered Sleep has launched a bottle with an attachment that aims to help children strengthen their tongue and airway muscles to improve their breathing and sleeping.
October 18, 2023
The REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle plastic bottle kit. Image courtesy of REMastered Sleep.
Industry Updates
Ukrainian man breaks record (not teeth) pulling 6 cars
A 34-year-old man from Ukraine has successfully broken two records for pulling six cars over 30 meters with his teeth.
October 18, 2023
Dmytro Hrunskyi. Image courtesy of Guinness World Records/Instagram.
AI
TechMah’s AI jaw surgery software gets FDA approval
TechMah has received 510(k) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its artificial intelligence (AI)-based jaw surgery software.
October 17, 2023
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Industry Updates
Stabili-Teeth appoints new leadership, closes on funding
Dental restoration firm Stabili-Teeth has announced new leadership and the closing of an undisclosed amount of seed funding.
October 17, 2023
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Delta Dental of California names new leadership team
Delta Dental of California and its affiliates have changed the leadership structure to align with the promotion of Sarah Chavarria to CEO, effective January 1.
October 16, 2023
Sarah Chavarria. Image courtesy of Delta Dental of California.
Dental Education
DSO PDS Foundation awards scholarships to DA students
The foundation of dental service organization (DSO) Pacific Dental Services (PDS) named the recipients of the 2023 Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant (DA) Scholarship.
October 13, 2023
Representatives from the PDS Foundation gather to celebrate UEI College, Riverside student Terrah Divens (left), a recipient of the PDS Foundation 2023 Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship. Image courtesy of the PDS Foundation.
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By Melissa Busch
A dental practice accused of misappropriating $500,000 in management fees is being sued.
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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.
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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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These dental problems may be linked to osteoporosis
By Ava Barros
There may be a significant association between this index score and a bone mineral density diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
February 26, 2025
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Clinical tip: Procedure details for guided bone profiling
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses guided bone profiling, something that may need to be enacted in your practice when a patient presents for dental implants.
February 26, 2025
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How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients
By Melissa Busch
A presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting offers tips on handling "red flag" patients.
February 25, 2025
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What your teeth say about sleep quality
By Ava Barros
There may be a link between dentofacial traits and sleep quality, with protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites emerging as potential predictors of sleep disorders in young adults, a study published in BMC Oral Health reports.
February 25, 2025
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3 tips on how to handle denied claims and underpayments in your dental practice
By Beth Wallewein
Why aren’t you getting paid? The answer to that question may be complex, but Beth Wallewein gives you some ideas to level up your insurance game.
February 25, 2025
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Man sentenced for giving mislabeled drugs to dental patients
By Melissa Busch
A man accused of regularly traveling from Ecuador to the U.S. to perform dentistry and dispense misbranded prescription drugs to patients was sentenced.
February 24, 2025
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Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention
By Ava Barros
Oral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.
February 24, 2025
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Expanding your dental footprint: Is it better to be in a dense area or spread out?
By Kim McCleskey
Whether you're thinking urban or rural, deciding which dental practice to purchase is rarely a straightforward choice between one type or another. Kim McCleskey provides insight into the important question of location.
February 24, 2025
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