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Laifen introduces titanium toothbrush
Personal care technology company Laifen has introduced its Wave Electric Toothbrush Titanium.
September 7, 2024
The Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush Titanium. Image courtesy of Laifen.
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Formlabs expands with new dental materials, tools
3D dental printing company Formlabs has expanded with new materials, tools, and improved workflows.
September 5, 2024
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Schein, NDA, Schattner work to advance dental equity
Henry Schein, the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Schattner Foundation completed the second year of its program that aims to encourage students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in dentistry.
September 5, 2024
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Industry Updates
DSO DCA appoints new chief clinical officer
Dental service organization (DSO) Dental Care Alliance (DCA) has appointed Dr. Eric Tobler as its new chief clinical officer.
September 5, 2024
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Product Updates
Planet DDS enhances RCM platform
Cloud-based dental software provider Planet DDS is enhancing its revenue cycle management (RCM) workflow by integrating DentalXChange's XConnect APIs into its Denticon platform.
September 4, 2024
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Product Updates
CureMint platform for DSOs integrates with Sage
CureMint, the procure-to-pay platform for dental service organizations (DSOs), has integrated with Sage Intacct accounting software.
September 4, 2024
Financials Calculator
Industry Updates
Weave launches payment reminders
Dental communications platform Weave has launched Payment Reminders, a feature that automates payment requests to help collect outstanding balances.
September 4, 2024
Woman Phone
Regulatory Updates
FDA OKs Odne's root canal-cleaning device
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given clearance to Odne for its endodontic root canal-cleaning device Odne Clean.
September 3, 2024
The Odne Clean, which features a 190-µm tip. Image courtesy of Odne.
Industry Updates
Calif. firm raises $45M to advance OSA treatment
XII Medical, a California-based medical device firm, has closed a series B equity financing round worth $45 million to advance its neuromodulation therapy platform for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
September 3, 2024
Money Franklin
Industry Updates
Dentsply Sirona appoints new VP of new Americas RCO
Dental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona has appointed Bruce Peatey as its group vice president of its new Americas regional commercial organization.
September 3, 2024
Bruce Peatey. Image courtesy of Dentsply Sirona.
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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
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Spitting differences: Men, women differ in salivary flow
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Study provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timing
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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
Dr. Chris Kammer
Spitting differences: Men, women differ in salivary flow
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A recent study sheds light on a finding that, while not exactly new, has significant implications for one sex and is one that clinicians should be aware of.
September 7, 2024
Dry Mouth Cracked Toungue
Study provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timing
By Ava Barros
Manual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.
September 7, 2024
Colored Toothbrushes Adragan
Do you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.
September 6, 2024
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Detailing the similarities between South African and U.S. dental assistants
By Kevin Henry
During a recent trip to South Africa, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry was again reminded of how alike dental assistants can be, even halfway around the world.
September 6, 2024
Jeanné Oosthuysen and Kevin Henry in South Africa
The possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AI
By Ava Barros
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 5, 2024
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How dentistry's practice models continue to evolve
By Melissa Busch
Dentistry's practice models continue to change, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
September 5, 2024
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Clinical tip: Perfecting the painless palatal injection
By Kevin Henry
Here is another valuable clinical tip that can help every dental practice and dentist, courtesy of Dr. Darin O'Bryan and CDOCS.
September 5, 2024
Dr. Darin O'Bryan
Pediatric dentist pleads guilty to U.S. charges
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist accused of having more than 2,700 images and videos of children has pleaded guilty.
September 4, 2024
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What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?
By Ava Barros
This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.
September 4, 2024
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Transforming patient lives through nerve reconstruction in mandibular surgery
By Dr. James Melville
Mandible reconstructive surgery used to focus on tumor excision exclusively, leaving patients with permanent nerve damage. Today's surgeons, though, are using techniques to restore nerve function and quality of life, writes Dr. James Melville.
September 4, 2024
Dr. James Melville.
Training and collaboration for improved revenue cycle management in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
We followed up with Ashley Bond after the publication of her well-read article to ask her how each team member can truly help impact a dental practice's bottom line.
September 4, 2024
Ashley Bond.
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