Tue.Jan 16, 2024

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DIA Announces Fifth Strategic Investment in Odne

Dentistry Today

Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) , an investment firm dedicated to fostering innovation within the dental and health sectors, is pleased to announce its latest investment in Odne (previously known as Lumendo), a Swiss company revolutionizing root canal treatment. Odne’s innovative root preservation therapy reduces the reliance on bleach and allows for greater treatment speed in endodontic therapy.

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The role of cone-beam computed tomography in the radiographic evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea: A review article

Dental News and Technology

Imaging Sci Dent. 2023 Dec;53(4):283-289. doi: 10.5624/isd.20230119. Epub 2023 Nov 6. Abstract The apnea-hypopnea index is widely regarded as a measure of the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of apnea or hypopnea during sleep that induce airway collapse. OSA is a catastrophic problem due to the wide range of health issues it can cause, including cardiovascular disease and memory loss.

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DentaQuest Contributes $20,000 to LSU Health New Orleans

Dentistry Today

DentaQuest, a subsidiary of Sun Life U.S. and the nation’s second-largest dental benefits provider by membership, has announced a $20,000 contribution to Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center. The donation aims to support solutions designed to bring oral care to rural areas of the state. DentaQuest currently provides dental benefits to over 1.3 million individuals enrolled in the state’s Medicaid and CHIP programs and has been serving the state through Medicare, Mar

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TikTok & Instagram Reels for Dentists: How to Stop the Scroll, Captivate, & Engage

My Social Practice

Unlocking the Power of Dental Social Media Marketing with Short-Form Videos Welcome to an engaging and informative webinar featuring two prominent experts in the realm of dental social media marketing. In this recorded webinar, which took place on January 11th, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting Blake Hadley, President, and Co-founder of My Social Practice, and Minal Sampat, a Best-Selling Author and Dental Marketing Strategist.

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Sonendo to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conference

Dentistry Today

Sonendo, Inc. (OTCQX: SONX), a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave System, announced that management will participate in the Sidoti Virtual Micro-Cap Conference. Management is scheduled to present on Wednesday, January 17th at 1:00 PM Pacific Time/4:00 PM EST. A webcast of the presentation will be available on the “Investors” section of the company’s website at investor.sonendo.com.

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5 Plastic Surgery Marketing Tips for 2024

Rosemont Review

Interest in cosmetic surgery has significantly changed over the past few years, with a major spike happening in 2021, largely due to the global pandemic. As people have become more budget-conscious and are returning to normal spending, plastic surgeons have noticed a decrease in consultations, which can be seen in the graph below. See specific data provided by Google Trends here.

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Solutionreach Unveils Cutting-Edge Dental Insurance Verification Technology

Dentistry Today

Solutionreach, a leading patient engagement and communication platform, is proud to announce the launch of its advanced dental insurance management capabilities, including Insurance Verification. This innovative addition to the Solutionreach platform aims to empower dental practices to automate a manual insurance-related process with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in faster collections and an enhanced patient experience.

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Benevis White Paper Highlights Harmful Economic Impact of Poor Oral Health

Dentistry Today

Benevis , a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, announces the release of its “Price of Poor Oral Health” white paper to shed light on the profound economic consequences and escalating costs associated with inadequate access to regular dental care in the United States.

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Teeth Hurts when Eating Sweets But No Cavity

Kakar Dental Group

Picture this: you grab your favorite bag of jellies and switch on the TV for a perfect Saturday night. However, when you pop it in your mouth, your teeth start hurting, making you scream, “Ow, ow!” If this sounds familiar, you might have teeth sensitivity to sweets. Why Teeth Hurts when Eating Sweets But No Cavity ? is our topic today. Here’s the fact- tooth hurting doesn’t always have to be because of a cavity.

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Ten @ 10 – Dr. Paul and Dr. Little Discuss CandidPro

Dentistry Today

Our editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, sits down with noted industry consultant, Dr. David Little. They discuss Dr. Little’s experience with clear aligners, putting the focus on a product called CandidPro. CandidPro is a clear aligner platform that provides oversight and integrated orthodontic treatment planning with licensed orthodontists. The platform is simple to use, and the opportunity to obtain support from orthodontists brings clinical comfort to treating clear aligner patients.

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Zyn: Beyond the Nicotine Buzz - Potential Oral Health Risks for Your Patients

Denticle

For probably the last 5 years or so. most likely more, the concern for high schoolers and nicotine has been vaping. It seemed that once cigarettes became more heavily regulated (and somewhat uncool to boot), someone figured out a different way to deliver nicotine to customers. The idea of living on the edge has always been something that is attractive to young folks.

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Dentsply Sirona’s Women Leaders Discuss the Company’s Goal to Empower the Female Workforce

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

At the Dentsply Sirona World Conference held this past September in Las Vegas, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editor in Chief, Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, FADHA, had the opportunity to interview two women leaders from Dentsply. Erania Brackett is the senior vice president of orthodontic aligner and solutions and customer experience. She is also the head of sustainability at the company.

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What is Invisalign?

Creekview Dental

Invisalign has been around for quite a while, but it is still growing in popularity as dental patients seek to address orthodontic or cosmetic concerns. While you may know of this treatment, you are not likely to see it around too often. Why? Because it is virtually invisible. What is Invisalign ? How exactly does it work? Let’s talk about it. What is Invisalign?

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Centrix Announces the Release of Silversense SDF, 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride!

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SilverSense SDF is a blue-tinted 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution that is cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a professional-use tooth desensitizer. SDF has been used internationally for decades due to its antimicrobial and desensitizing properties. As a desensitizer, SilverSense SDF forms insoluble precipitates with calcium or phosphate in the dentinal tubules to block nerve impulses.

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Legislation Supporting Oral Health Is Pending in the Maryland State Legislature

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The 2024 Maryland General Assembly session is focusing on dental care legislation, as highlighted by the House Health and Government Operations Committee. Among the bills already introduced, one aims to study the feasibility of providing additional dental services for low-income residents, while another proposes mandatory dental health screenings for elementary and secondary school children entering Maryland’s public school system.

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