Dentsply Sirona names new CTO

DrBicuspid.com staff writers

May 7, 2019

Dentsply Sirona has named Cord Friedrich Stähler, PhD, as its new chief technology officer (CTO).

Stähler most recently served as senior vice president and head of global medical device and service businesses for science and technology company Merck KGaA.

How young dentists and dental assistants can work better together

April 20, 2024

DiSC and four personality types

3 ways that personality assessments can benefit your dental practice

April 20, 2024

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This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

April 19, 2024

How young dentists and dental assistants can work better together

How can dental assistants help new dentists get comfortable in the practice? Matthew Nelson, a practice analyst with the California Dental Association, joined the podcast to share his ideas and explain why comfort levels matter.

April 20, 2024

3 ways that personality assessments can benefit your dental practice

In an era where keeping your team together is arguably more important than ever, understanding the wants, needs, and personalities of your team is critical to a practice's success.

April 20, 2024

DiSC and four personality types

Why you might not fully understand your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Knowing and tracking these five statistics in your practice is a proven way to truly understand not only how it is performing but how you can get it back on track, writes Roger P. Levin.

April 20, 2024

Dr. Roger P. Levin.

This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

April 19, 2024

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What pomegranate juice may do to patients' teeth

Despite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.

April 19, 2024

Pomegranate Juice

Cellerant CEO series: Vigilant Biosciences and advances in the battle against oral cancer

As Oral Cancer Awareness Month continues, we take a look at a company that is using biomarkers as a way to catch oral cancer earlier and give patients a better chance of survival.

April 18, 2024

Orthodontist arrested for assault

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontist was arrested on April 16 for an assault stemming from a 2016 accusation.

April 18, 2024

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How much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?

Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.

April 18, 2024

Where kids have the best oral health may surprise you

Massachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.

April 17, 2024

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Podcast: 3 things to create team longevity in your dental practice

In this episode that is the second in a six-part series focused on the hiring crisis in dentistry and what can be done about it, Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the importance of maintaining staff longevity in dental practices.

April 17, 2024

Dr. Roger P. Levin.

2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authorities

By Melissa Busch

U.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.

April 17, 2024

2 dental hygiene professors sue Calif. college

By Melissa Busch

Two professors at a college dental hygiene program in Califiornia have sued the school claiming they endured retaliation for filing a formal complaint about "severe and pervasive" racial discrimination.

April 16, 2024

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