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DSO
3 largest DSOs add practices
In DrBicuspid.com's latest list of the largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S., the three largest ones have continued to add affiliated practices. Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental, and Pacific Dental have all added about 40 practices since the last list was published in April 2019.
October 14, 2019
2016 09 15 14 21 56 951 Dental Team 400
Dental Specialties
Week in Review: ADA vs. SmileDirectClub | MetLife settles suit | Gum cells and perio disease
October 11, 2019
CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM crowns placed by students show high survival rate
Chairside-generated CAD/CAM crowns placed by predoctoral students had high survival and success rates in a new study. The results suggest that these crowns will deliver predictable performance if placed correctly, according to the authors.
October 10, 2019
2017 01 18 12 22 46 330 Crown Tooth 400
Regulatory Updates
ADA duel with SmileDirectClub heats up
The American Dental Association (ADA) and SmileDirectClub have issued dueling press statements in their ongoing dispute over government regulation of SmileDirectClub's clear-aligner business.
October 8, 2019
2016 10 31 16 18 11 359 Ada Logo 400
CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM Insider: Crowns placed by students show high survival rate
October 8, 2019
Antibiotics
Week in Review: Prophylactic antibiotics | Effectiveness of interdental brushes | Dental Exam
October 4, 2019
CBCT
Study: Ultrasound tops CBCT in peri-implant bone imaging
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered the gold standard for imaging peri-implant bone, but researchers wondered if another modality without the radiation dose might be more accurate. They tested CBCT against high-frequency ultrasound and reported a surprising conclusion.
October 1, 2019
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
Hygiene Tools
Interdental brushes top flossing for plaque removal
How effective are interdental cleaning devices at preventing caries and periodontal disease? Researchers conducted a literature review and found that interdental brushes were more effective than flossing or wood sticks in removing interdental plaque.
September 30, 2019
2016 08 03 14 23 11 590 Flossing 400
Dental Specialties
Week in Review: Appealing denied claims | Cybersecurity | Anesthesia safety
September 27, 2019
AI
New review finds AI as accurate as healthcare practitioners
Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect oral cancer and other diseases with similar levels of accuracy as healthcare professionals, according to a new review published on September 24. But the authors caution that dentists and physicians aren't in danger of being replaced by AI anytime soon.
September 24, 2019
2018 07 31 22 54 1623 Artificial Intelligence Ai 400
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Dr. Val Kolpakov. Image courtesy of the Guinness World Records.
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Ga. dentist has the world’s largest trove of toothpaste tubes
Dr. Val Kolpakov, a Georgia dentist, is the owner of the world’s largest collection of toothpaste tubes, according to the Guinness World Records.
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Students turn to lotus plant to design fog-free face masks
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DANB to offer RHS exam in Spanish in 2024
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Presto Smile to launch AI smile makeover app in 2024
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Ga. dentist has the world’s largest trove of toothpaste tubes
Dr. Val Kolpakov, a Georgia dentist, is the owner of the world’s largest collection of toothpaste tubes, according to the Guinness World Records.
September 27, 2023
Dr. Val Kolpakov. Image courtesy of the Guinness World Records.
Students turn to lotus plant to design fog-free face masks
Dental students applied the science behind why water beads on lotus leaves to solve a pesky problem during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 27, 2023
Dentist Ppe
DANB to offer RHS exam in Spanish in 2024
In January 2024, the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) will offer its radiation health and safety (RHS) exam in Spanish.
September 26, 2023
Dental Assistant 2
Presto Smile to launch AI smile makeover app in 2024
In 2024, Presto Smile will launch an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered app that allows dental teams to instantly mock up and send new smile images to patients.
September 26, 2023
Dentist Smartphone
2 arrested for running illicit practice in convenience store
Two people were arrested for operating an elaborate illegal dental practice in the back of a convenience store in Massachusetts, according to police.
September 26, 2023
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
3Sixty, Atomica launch new AI guided-surgery software
3Sixty, a digital dental solutions provider, and Atomica, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, will launch a new guided surgery software suite.
September 26, 2023
Dental Surgery
How to keep your dental team from imploding, Part 2
Dentists worry about keeping their valued employees from leaving. In this second article, Dr. James V. Anderson says that developing a culture of trust attracts and retains top talent.
September 26, 2023
Dr. James V. Anderson.
New tool developed for assessing sleep apnea
Researchers have developed an automated tool for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
September 26, 2023
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High Point University breaks ground on new dental school
High Point University broke ground on September 23 on a new 77,500-sq-ft facility that will be home to the Workman School of Dental Medicine, North Carolina’s only private dental school.
September 25, 2023
Pictured from left to right are Dr. Daniel Erb, HPU provost; Dr. Scott De Rossi, founding dean of the Workman School of Dental Medicine; Angie Workman and Dr. Rick Workman; and HPU President Nido Qubein. Image courtesy of HPU.
NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team
Watch a fan lose his temper and nearly his teeth while berating the New York Jets during a September 24 game.
September 25, 2023
Denture Upper
Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape expand workflow integrations
Dentsply Sirona’s DS Core, Primemill, and Primeprint have been integrated with the 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner, creating more integrated dental workflows.
September 25, 2023
Dental Crowns
Do’s and don’ts for office security
Fall is a good time to perform a safety inspection of your office. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to ensure your practice location gives your patients a safe, positive, and pleasant experience.
September 25, 2023
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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