Heartland Dental finalizes American Dental acquisition
June 15, 2021 -- Dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental has wrapped up its purchase of fellow DSO American Dental Partners. Read More
Aspen Dental introduces Motto clear aligners
June 15, 2021 -- Aspen Dental Management has unveiled its Motto clear aligners. Read More
NADG appoints chief growth officer
June 15, 2021 -- North American Dental Group (NADG) has signed Julie Penn as chief growth officer. Read More
NM mandates dental exam before public school enrollment
June 14, 2021 -- New Mexico has passed a mandate stating that public school students who have recently relocated to the state or are transferring to a new district must have had a dental exam within the past year to enroll, according to a June 13 report from the Santa Fe New Mexican. The new requirement takes effect July 1. Read More
Wis. may authorize dental therapists, auxiliaries
June 14, 2021 -- The state of Wisconsin may authorize two kinds of dental care providers: dental therapists and dental auxiliaries, according to a June 14 report in the Wisconsin State Journal. Read More
ADA to host LGBTQ+ forum
June 11, 2021 -- The ADA is hosting an open forum for dentists who want to learn how to become a better ally for the LGBTQ+ community, according to a story from New Dentist News. Read More
Oclean launches app-based electric toothbrush
June 11, 2021 -- Oclean said it has released a touchscreen electric toothbrush called Oclean X Pro Elite. Read More
Komet releases new endodontic motor
June 11, 2021 -- Komet USA has announced the availability of EndoPilot, an endodontic motor for endodontists and general practitioners to use in procedures. Read More
Voco adds VisCalor thermoviscous composite
June 11, 2021 -- Voco has introduced its second thermoviscous composite, VisCalor, following the prior launch of VisCalor bulk. Read More
Henry Schein becomes majority owner of eAssist
June 10, 2021 -- Henry Schein has acquired an 80% ownership position in the virtual dental billing platform eAssist Dental Solutions. Read More