Dentistry Today

JULY 19, 2024

In June 2024 , a surgical team led by Professor Richard Y. Su and Dr. Jane J. Pu from the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong , in collaboration with United Imaging Intelligence (UII), has achieved a groundbreaking AI-assisted oral and maxillofacial reconstructive surgery using uAI MERITS platform. uAI MERITS platform, which stands for Metaverse Ecosystem for Robotic Intervention, Therapy, and Surgery, is powered by a large multimodal model for medicine.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JULY 19, 2024

By: Mike Crete DDS This topic originally appeared on Pankey.org. Dr. Crete granted permission for it to be shared with igniteDDS readers. Have you ever found yourself explaining a treatment plan to a patient, only to be met with a blank stare and silence for a minute? It’s a common scenario indicating that while the patient was listening to you, they may not have been quite ready to HEAR what you said.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 19, 2024

Shore Capital Partners (“Shore” or “Shore Capital”) is pleased to announce the founding of Innovate 32 (the “Company”) with the completion of a strategic partnership with Dr. Clint Newman (“Dr. Newman”). Innovate 32, headquartered in Nashville, TN, is a dental services organization that partners with growth-minded dentists and premier practices to deliver expertise in business development, finance, marketing, recruiting, benefits, and other practice administration while enhancing the ability to

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Dental News and Technology

JULY 19, 2024

Ormco Corporation, a global leader in orthodontic products, solutions, and education, is pleased to announce the return of the Ormco Forum on October 3-5, 2024, at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The Ormco Forum 2024 will feature a robust agenda, including keynote presentations from 20 world-renowned orthodontists, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and one-on-one learning opportunities.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 19, 2024

Chord Specialty Dental Partners , a leading multi-specialty dental support organization, recently announced Dr. Steven Melnic as its new chief clinical officer. After serving as a board-certified pediatric dentist in Chord’s partner practices for more than eight years, Dr. Melnic brings a wealth of experience in pediatric dentistry to this critical role.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 19, 2024

The Providing Resources and Opportunities for Health Education and Learning (PRO-HEAL) Act aims to combat the shortage of healthcare professionals, including dentists, by authorizing $215 million in grants over 5 years. Managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration, these grants will support states and higher education institutions in expanding or creating healthcare provider pipeline programs.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 19, 2024

Faced with repairing a major nerve injury to the craniofacial region, surgeons can use a nerve from an arm or leg to restore movement or sensation. This approach—known as an autograft—is the standard of care, but it can take a toll on a previously uninjured body part, and the procedure doesn’t always result in complete and functional nerve regrowth.

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