Tony Edwards[email protected]DSO3 largest DSOs add practicesIn 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, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: ADA vs. SmileDirectClub | MetLife settles suit | Gum cells and perio diseaseOctober 11, 2019CAD/CAMCAD/CAM crowns placed by students show high survival rateChairside-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, 2019Regulatory UpdatesADA duel with SmileDirectClub heats upThe 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, 2019CAD/CAMCAD/CAM Insider: Crowns placed by students show high survival rateOctober 8, 2019AntibioticsWeek in Review: Prophylactic antibiotics | Effectiveness of interdental brushes | Dental ExamOctober 4, 2019CBCTStudy: Ultrasound tops CBCT in peri-implant bone imagingCone-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, 2019Hygiene ToolsInterdental brushes top flossing for plaque removalHow 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, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Appealing denied claims | Cybersecurity | Anesthesia safetySeptember 27, 2019AINew review finds AI as accurate as healthcare practitionersArtificial 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, 2019Page 1 of 102Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthMost in the U.S. support better oral health accessDemocrats and Republicans finally appear to agree on one major healthcare issue.Practice SalesTighter financing, more DSO capital: What Tusk's Q4 report means for dental practice ownersDSOSay no to win: Why niche dental groups may beat the giantsPatient CommunicationDr. Tom Giacobbi on the impact of firing a dental patientLegal IssuesDental student, fiancé killed in accident
