Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

o15 Capital Partners (“o15”), through its o15 Emerging America Credit Opportunities (“EACO”) fund, is pleased to announce that it has provided incremental debt financing and an equity co-investment totaling $25 million to a dental services organization (“DSO”) primarily serving pediatric Medicaid patients (the “company”) to provide runway for future growth. o15 Capital Partners The company was founded in 2017 and is backed by a financial sponsor wi

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Center for Innovation and Translation at the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is partnering with OraQ AI to launch a research project exploring the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. The initial focus is on enhancing consistency in clinical decision-making among dental faculty. The primary goal of the study, spearheaded by the Center for Innovation and Translation, is to evaluate how well OraQ’s AI-driven software improves agreement le

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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In recognition of National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares new findings from its 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report , a comprehensive analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health across the nation. In recognition of National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The University of New England’s Department of Dental Hygiene recently received “Partnership of the Year” recognition at the Opportunity Alliance’s RAISE Awards for its impactful work serving low-income families in Portland, Maine. Through a partnership with TOA’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic, assistant clinical professor Garrett Richardson, IPDH, MSDH, EFDA, and his students offer no-cost dental care — including prophylaxes, fluoride treatments, caries-prevention strategies, a

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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Great Lakes is proud to announce that Kristine L. Dickinson has been named the company’s vice president and chief financial officer. Kristine L. Dickinson “As an employee-owned company, Great Lakes takes great pride in elevating employee-owners from within,” said John Ende, Great Lakes president and CEO. “Ms. Dickinson represents the intrinsic ownership culture here at Great Lakes along with an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

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Rosemont Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When you utilize Google to search for a service in your general area, you’ve likely seen a section called “Places” instantly appear at or near the top of the first results page that contains the names of three businesses or organizations. Otherwise known as the “Local Pack,” these listings appear side-by-side with a Google map. Placement in the Local Pack can make your practice remarkably visible, and there are things you can do to improve the likelihood of inclusion in that distinct and promine

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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Pearl , the global leader in dental AI solutions, today announced Calibrate , the first AI-powered clinical calibration and training tool for providers, educators, and payors. This multi-purpose tool will help a broad range of users hone their dental X-ray evaluation skills and overcome the inconsistency endemic to diagnostic radiology in dentistry.

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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Curve Dental , the leading provider of all-in-one , cloud-based dental practice management software, has unveiled powerful enhancements to Curve Mobile , its industry-disrupting mobile application. Further advancing dental practice management accessibility with incoming MMS/picture messaging and Mango Voice integration, Curve Mobile is being hailed as the most robust mobile app for dentists and dental professionals, helping to elevate the patient experience while giving dental teams the freedom

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