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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Cigna rolls out smartphone app to help ID caries and gum disease
Cigna Healthcare has debuted SmartScan, a free screening tool that allows patients with Cigna's dental insurance to use their smartphone to identify oral health diseases.
August 22, 2023
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Industry Updates
Keystone Dental to own majority of Check-Cap
Keystone Dental and Check-Cap plan to merge, with the dental business owning 85% of the combined company.
August 21, 2023
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Lumio Dental expands use of VideaAI at affiliated practices
Lumio Dental has expanded its use of VideaHealth's artificial intelligence (AI) technology VideaAI.
August 21, 2023
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USOSM donates to OMS Foundation
U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has gifted more than $60,000 in matching donations to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Foundation.
August 18, 2023
USOSM President and CEO Richard Hall.
Organized Dentistry
Mass. dentist honored for volunteer work
Dr. Andrew Tonelli was awarded the 2023 William McKenna Volunteer Hero award by the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS).
August 18, 2023
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Industry Updates
UptimeHealth, Bur Capital partner to offer financing
UptimeHealth and Bur Capital are partnering to offer dental practices an alternative to traditional banking.
August 17, 2023
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Product Updates
Shofu Dental debuts DentaLaze wireless diode laser
Shofu Dental has debuted the DentaLaze, a wireless diode laser with a compact, ergonomic design and 45 minutes of battery life.
August 17, 2023
The DentaLaze diode laser. Image courtesy of Shofu Dental.
Industry Updates
Benco Dental welcomes 3 new executives
U.S. dental supply distributor Benco Dental has welcomed three new executives to its leadership team.
August 16, 2023
Anne Wilson, Benco Dental's chief marketing officer; Lee Lispi, interim chief information officer; and Brian Denby, field sales director for dental labs. Images courtesy of Benco Dental.
Wellness
Lynne Leggett creates coaching program to combat burnout
Victory Dental Management founder and CEO Lynne Leggett has created a new program aimed at helping dental professionals recover from burnout.
August 15, 2023
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PDS marks 40th international service trip
Dental service organization Pacific Dental Services (PDS) completed its 40th international service trip to provide dental care to patients in Guatemala.
August 15, 2023
PDS-supported clinicians and dedicated volunteers journeyed to Guatemala as part of the organization’s 40th international service trip in July 2023. Image courtesy of PDS.
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Do's and don'ts for avoiding mistakes in your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
By honing in on certain key performance indicators and following certain steps, practices can thrive and flourish in 2025, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 20, 2025
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Flossing leads to firing
By Melissa Busch
An assistant was fired after a video of her ignoring and flossing over the bedside of a patient with a serious heart condition went viral.
January 17, 2025
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5 cybersecurity resolutions for your dental practice in 2025
By Tasha Dickinson, Michael Ventriello
By adopting these five resolutions in 2025, your dental practice can safeguard patient data, comply with regulations, and build trust with patients, writes Tasha Dickinson and Michael Ventriello.
January 17, 2025
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How one dentist won the dental team over with waffles
By Tamela Jones
Whatever the reason, or even for no reason at all, finding ways to celebrate your dental team offers many returns for you and your practice, writes Tamela Jones.
January 17, 2025
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Iowa Dental Board agrees to license woman who stole $81,000
By Clark Kauffman
The Iowa Dental Board has agreed to license a woman recently convicted of stealing almost $81,000 from Iowa businesses.
January 16, 2025
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These obesity indicators may be linked to periodontitis
By Ava Barros
Certain obesity indicators may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific Reports
January 16, 2025
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People prefer going to the dentist over this
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This concern is now a bigger fear than root canals for many Americans, according to a TodayPay report.
January 16, 2025
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COVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistry
By Ava Barros
The COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 16, 2025
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The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices
By Amanda Hill, RDH
If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.
January 16, 2025
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What to know about the upcoming Dental Infection Control Boot Camp
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Association for Dental Safety will once again host its annual Dental Infection Control Boot Camp in February in Atlanta.
January 16, 2025
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What dentists are really expecting in 2025
By Melissa Busch
More than half of dentists reported feeling confident in the economic conditions in the next six months, but they anticipate challenges.
January 15, 2025
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What global tooth loss may look like in 15 years
By Ava Barros
The worldwide burden of edentulism is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
January 15, 2025
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