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New Report Finds Adults With ADHD are at Greater Risk for Poor Oral Health

Dentistry Today

A new report released today by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health finds that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk for poor oral health than adults without ADHD. The data reveals that adults with ADHD rated their oral health as fair or poor (35.5%) and were embarrassed about the state of their oral health in greater numbers than those without ADHD (24.9%).

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Arrow Dental Partners with Dentistry.One to Enhance Patient Care with After-Hours and Weekend Virtual Dental Consultations

Dental News and Technology

METUCHEN, N.J. - October 7, 2024 - Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution introduced by MouthWatch, LLC, was recently selected by Arrow Dental to provide emergency virtual dental care for after-hours and weekend consultations. Arrow Dental , an Oregon-based dental care organization, offers comprehensive dental services including routine dental care, restorative therapy, and specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members across Oregon through nine offices and a fully-eq

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CS 9600 CBCT System Wins its Sixth Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award

Dentistry Today

In a testament to ongoing innovation and industry-leading technology, Carestream Dental’s CS 9600 CBCT system has earned its sixth consecutive Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award, having won more Best of Class Technology Awards than any other CBCT system. This continued recognition underscores the system’s ability to keep oral healthcare professionals at the forefront of innovation.

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Embrasure Space Launches iOS and Android Applications for Smartphones and Tablets

Dental News and Technology

Embrasure Space has launched new mobile applications for iOS and Android, enhancing networking opportunities for dental professionals. This launch enables dentists to access the full capabilities of the platform on their smartphones and tablets, promoting connectivity and collaboration without the distractions of mainstream social media. Embrasure Space is designed to support career development by providing a dedicated space for knowledge sharing and networking tailored specifically to the denta

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Envista Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call

Dentistry Today

Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST ) (“Envista”) will report financial results for its third quarter 2024 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Envista will discuss these results on a conference call on the same day beginning at 2:00 PM PT and lasting approximately one hour. The call and the accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the “Investors” section of Envista’s website, www.envistaco.com.

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The ADA Opposes New Model Legislation in Support of Dental Therapists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

More than 75 million Americans, including over 32 million children, live in areas facing dental provider shortages, leaving millions without access to necessary oral healthcare. The communities hardest hit are often low-income families, people of color, the uninsured, and those in rural regions. To combat this crisis, dental therapists have been proposed as a key solution to expanding dental care access, particularly in areas where it is most needed.

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Pearl Names McKenzie Fagan Vice President of DSO Sales

Dentistry Today

Pearl , the global leader in dental AI solutions , today announced the appointment of McKenzie Fagan as vice president of DSO sales. In her new role, McKenzie will spearhead the development and implementation of AI-powered solutions tailored for dental service organizations (DSOs) and multi-site dental organizations. (Photo: Business Wire) McKenzie is an expert in determining how to create economies of scale through the use of software, hardware, and best practice workflows.

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Arrow Dental Partners With Dentistry.One to Enhance Patient Care With After-Hours and Weekend Virtual Dental Consultations

Dentistry Today

Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution introduced by MouthWatch, LLC, was recently selected by Arrow Dental to provide emergency virtual dental care for after-hours and weekend consultations. Arrow Dental , an Oregon-based dental care organization, offers comprehensive dental services including routine dental care, restorative therapy, and specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members across Oregon through nine offices and a fully-equipped mobile clinic.

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Choosing a Dentist: Pediatric Dentist vs Family vs General

The Super Dentists

When it’s time to take your little one to the dentist, won’t any dentist do? Not necessarily. While general and family dentists treat children, if you’re looking for the best. Read More The post Choosing a Dentist: Pediatric Dentist vs Family vs General appeared first on The Super Dentists.

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Oral Biolife Announces Large Animal Data Breakthrough in Periodontal Disease

Denticle

Every once in a while a company reaches out to me with some interesting news. When that happens, I try and pass it along to all of you. Today's post is something I feel bears further investigation, but it looks promising in its initial stages. One of the most difficult areas to treat, from a periodontal standpoint, is furcation involvement. It seems that frequently once the furcation of a molar becomes periodontally compromised, there is little we can do to help stem the tide of the disease.

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Going to Dental School at 30: Is It Too Late to Start?

The Big Brush

Is it too late to go to dental school at 30? Learn why you can still become an excellent dentist and pursue your dreams, even when you're 30+.

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