Tony Edwards

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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A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
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A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
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The oral bacteria known for causing caries may contribute to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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A two-time NFL MVP, Baltimore's Lamar Jackson makes a statement with his play on the field as well as his smile.
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Vyne Dental, a revenue cycle management service provider for dentists, and Henry Schein subsidiary Henry Schein One have sued each other.
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Imposter dentists accused of disfiguring woman
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A brother and sister are accused of operating a fake dental practice for years, charging thousands of dollars for procedures and leaving at least one woman disfigured.
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Dentists don't ask, discuss substance use with adolescents
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Thought dentists value substance use screening, only a third do it, says a study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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Tips on how to manage high-caries-risk patients
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High-caries-risk dental patients benefit from certain prevention strategies and specific restorative materials, writes Dr. Alexis Lee.
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Look at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentist
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Generations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.
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