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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star warns fans to brush gently
Sarah Michelle Gellar, the lead in the TV series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has warned her followers not to brush too aggressively after this habit resulted in her having painful dental surgery.
October 6, 2023
Sarah Michelle Gellar. Image courtesy of Instagram/Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Industry Updates
Sonendo notified of noncompliance with NYSE
Sonendo has received notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it is not in compliance with price criteria listed in its standards.
October 6, 2023
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Product Updates
Burst launches 2 new toothbrushes
Burst Oral Care has introduced the Pro Sonic and Curve Sonic toothbrushes to consumers.
October 5, 2023
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Dentist dies while training for equestrian event
A dentist in Brazil died on October 1 after a horse fell on top of her while she was training for an upcoming equestrian event, according to news reports.
October 5, 2023
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Industry Updates
Benco Dental acquires PPO Profits
Oral health distributor Benco Dental has acquired dental practice management firm PPO Profits.
October 4, 2023
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Antibiotics
Flightpath, Forsyth to develop new oral disease antibiotic
Flightpath Biosciences and the Forsyth Institute will co-develop new products for the prevention and treatment of oral disease based on the life science firm’s antibiotic candidate.
October 4, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Product Updates
Kenvue to unveil new line of Listerine at ADA SmileCon
Kenvue will showcase a new mouthwash line at ADA SmileCon 2023, which will be held in Florida October 5-7.
October 3, 2023
The new Listerine Clinical Solutions line. Image courtesy of Kenvue.
X-Ray
LunaLite launches automated dental x-ray positioner
Dental technology company LunaLite Dental has launched an automated laser-guided dental x-ray positioner.
October 2, 2023
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AI
Actor Tom Hanks warns dental plan video is AI, not him
An artificial intelligence (AI)-generated image, not actor Tom Hanks, is trying to sell consumers a dental plan.
October 2, 2023
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Viome launches oral cancer detection test
Viome Life Sciences has launched Oral Health Pro with CancerDetect that can detect oral and throat cancer.
September 29, 2023
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Pediatric dentist accused of performing surgery while intoxicated
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
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Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations
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Understanding the collection percentage: A key metric for your dental practice's financial health
Wisdom's Ashley Bond says now is the time to dive into your collection percentage to set a firm foundation for 2025. In this article, she explains why it's important for the vitality of your dental business.
February 18, 2025
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Advice for building a private dental group without external investors
By Beth Gaddis
Beth Gaddis shares the tips for scaling a private dental group without external investors recently offered by a panel of experts ranging from a bank lender to private group founders and DSO executives.
February 18, 2025
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You may be juicing your way to bad oral health, more
By Ava Barros
Short-term juice-only diets may negatively affect oral microbiota and increase gut bacteria linked to digestive issues, inflammation, and mental decline. This study was recently published in Nutrients.
February 17, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to abscesses
By Ava Barros
Acute periapical abscesses may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease than in those without the disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 17, 2025
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What's clogging up the cash flow in your dental practice?
By Estela Vargas
With February being American Heart Month, Estela Vargas, CRDH, believes it's time to have a heart-to-heart talk about the health of your dental practice.
February 17, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for accumulating wealth
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentists start working later compared to their contemporaries, but there are certain do's and don'ts clinicians should follow to build a sizable nest egg, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 17, 2025
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Invasive recording leads dentist to surrender to police
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of taking an invasive video at one of his dental practices has surrendered to police.
February 14, 2025
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4 ways oral health can protect your heart this Valentine's Day
By Ava Barros
This Valentine's Day, protecting your heart might start with your smile. Here are four ways a consistent oral health regimen benefits your heart.
February 14, 2025
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Podcast: Tackling the issues surrounding dentistry and the gag reflex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This conversation featuring Rodney Schutt highlights the need for greater awareness and solutions in the dental field regarding the gag reflex, a common issue with many dental patients in the practice and at home.
February 14, 2025
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Communication is key: Enhancing interaction in your dental practice
By Yvette S. Medellin
There are four important pieces that define communication in the dental practice, writes Yvette S. Medellin. Whether you have a team of two or 200, good communication is paramount.
February 14, 2025
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Smooching your way to better oral health
By Ava Barros
While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits.
February 14, 2025
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Dentist accused of attacking doctor with golf club cleared
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of beating a doctor with a golf club during a dispute that arose over pedestrian traffic on a golf cart pathway at a country club was found not guilty, according to a story.
February 13, 2025
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