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Industry Updates
Metlife teams up Skygen
MetLife has partnered with Skygen with the goal of simplifying how dental providers work with insurance companies.
April 11, 2025
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Product Updates
Medit will not raise prices for U.S. customers
Digital dentistry firm Medit announced that it will not raise its suggested retail prices for U.S. customers.
April 11, 2025
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.
April 11, 2025
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Product Updates
IntelePeer integrates with Henry Schein One's Dentrix
Conversational artificial intelligence platform IntelePeer has integrated with the Henry Schein One API Exchange.
April 10, 2025
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Industry Updates
Patterson's acquisition by Patient Square approved
Dental products distributor Patterson Companies' shareholders have approved its acquisition by healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital for $4.1 billion.
April 9, 2025
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DSO Straine expands into 15th state
Dental service organization (DSO) Straine Dental Management has expanded into Oklahoma, its 15th state, by partnering with SmileArts Dental.
April 9, 2025
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Brasseler names new endodontic sales team
Brasseler USA has launched its endodontist specialty sales consultant team to provide expert support and tailored solutions for endodontists.
April 8, 2025
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Product Updates
Curve Dental integrates with AI-assisted notation system
Curve Dental has integrated with Bola AI, enabling artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted clinical dictation for notes, charting, and restorations.
April 8, 2025
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Product Updates
Dentsply Sirona announces expanded use of resin
Dentsply Sirona has expanded the use of its Lucitone Digital Value 3D Economy Tooth and Trial Placement resin to include provisional crowns and bridges.
April 7, 2025
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Industry Updates
Align becomes official sponsor of Bay FC
Invisalign maker Align Technology is now an official partner of Bay FC, the San Francisco Bay Area's U.S. National Women's Soccer League team.
April 7, 2025
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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
April 11, 2025
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Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.
April 11, 2025
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.
April 11, 2025
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This tool may read dental x-rays better
By Ava Barros
A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.
April 11, 2025
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Simplifying digital dentistry: Dentsply Sirona's vision for the future
By Kevin Henry
Bruce Peatey of Dentsply Sirona spoke with DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about how the company is pioneering technology that will revolutionize chairside digital dentistry while making the tech intuitive and simple for clinicians.
April 11, 2025
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Employee at LSU oral surgery clinic arrested
By Melissa Busch
A staff employee at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty Practice was arrested.
April 10, 2025
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Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.
April 10, 2025
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Navigating dental hygiene salaries: A business perspective
By Kevin Henry
After her recent article discussing dental hygienist salaries, which drew plenty of attention from the hygiene (and dentist) side of the equation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is back with more insights on hygienist pay.
April 10, 2025
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Is it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?
By Ava Barros
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 10, 2025
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Which syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.
By Ava Barros
Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.
April 10, 2025
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Dentist reprimanded following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Florida accused of failing to stop the implant replacement of a sedated patient who died days after the procedure has been reprimanded.
April 9, 2025
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What gun violence may mean for your teeth
By Melissa Busch
Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.
April 9, 2025
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