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Carestream Dental Secures New Investment to Drive Next Stage of Growth

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Carestream Dental Technology Parent Limited (Carestream Dental or “the Company”), a global leader in digital transformation for the oral healthcare industry, today announced that it has secured new investment as part of a recapitalization to support the continued execution of its strategic innovation agenda. Facilitated by raising more than $525 million of new capital, with General Atlantic Credit’s (GA Credit) Atlantic Park fund leading a six-year first lien term loan, the transaction establish

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First US standard on clear aligners available for comment

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The first U.S. standard related to orthodontic sequential aligners is available for review and comment from the American Dental Association. “Clear aligner therapy is widely used in orthodontic treatment. However, there is no dental standard that specifically addresses the characteristics of the materials used to produce orthodontic sequential aligners, neither for thermoformed nor additively manufactured aligner materials,” said Hera Kim-Berman, D.D.S., project lead for proposed ANSI/ADA Standa

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American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and American Prosthodontic Society Plan to Join Forces

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The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (AAFP) and American Prosthodontic Society (APS) announced today their intent to join forces to create a new nonprofit dental organization. Both organizations’ boards of directors have approved this consolidation, which is subject to membership approval. Once approved, the new organization will be known as the American Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (AAPD).

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Marketing to the Full “Lifecycle” of Your Patient Engagement

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From first impression to lasting follow-through In the past, we have discussed the importance of making a great first impression – and how to accomplish The post Marketing to the Full “Lifecycle” of Your Patient Engagement appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Vyne Dental Named Quarterfinalist in 2024 Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards

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Vyne Dental , a leading provider of dental revenue technologies, today announced that it has been named as a quarterfinalist in the 2024 Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards , the world’s leading digital health awards program. Vyne Dental is part of the Vyne family of industry leading information exchange, revenue cycle management and secure communication solutions for healthcare.

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From Erbium to Solea: Falling in Love with Pediatric Dentistry Again

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By: Jennifer Bryk Hechko, DDS, MS, FAAPD Topic originally appeared on ConvergentDental.com. Dr. Hechko granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. My Solea Story started back in May of 2017 when I purchased a practice that had an erbium laser. That laser served as a really nice coat rack for a couple of years until I worked up the courage to start learning how to use it.

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Nearly Half of Alabama Kindergarteners Have Dental Caries

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Alabama Department of Public Health’s latest report reveals a severe crisis in oral health, particularly in rural areas, where the state faces significant challenges in dental care access. Almost half of Alabama’s kindergarteners and third graders experience tooth decay, with many cases left untreated. The statistics are far worse than national averages, with 41% of kindergarteners and 50% of third graders showing signs of decay, compared to just 22% and 20% nationally.

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Getting Dental Implants At A Young Age

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Teeth Replacement With Dental Implants At A Young Age Dental implants are increasingly becoming a popular solution for individuals of all ages experiencing tooth loss, including those as young as 25. While tooth loss is often associated with aging, younger adults may face dental issues due to factors such as injury, decay, or congenital conditions. For individuals in their mid-20s, dental implants offer a durable, natural-looking replacement that preserves oral health and function.

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New Apple Watch to Include Sleep Apnea in Health App

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Today's post is important to me, but hopefully also one that should hold some interest for those in dentistry. Today (September 9, 2024) there is an Apple event being held where the company will be making some new product announcements. One of those should be dealing with Apple Watch Series 10 as we as the high end Series Ultra 3. As most fans of Apple products know, since its first launch of the Apple Watch, the company has put a serious amount of focus on their Health App.

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What Is The Best Age For Dental Braces?

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Ideal Age For Teeth Braces The best age for dental braces typically falls between 10 and 14 years old, during the early stages of adolescence. At this point, most children have lost their baby teeth, and their permanent teeth are growing in, making it an ideal time to correct alignment and bite issues. The jaw is still developing, which allows for easier movement of teeth and better results.

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Dentalcorp to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. (“Dentalcorp” or the “Company”) (TSX: DNTL), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, today announced that it will present at the following investor conferences: Scotiabank Back to School Conference — September 18, 2024 — Location: Toronto, ON Jefferies London Healthcare Conference — November 20, 2024 — Location: London, UK TD Securities Technology Conference — November 25, 2024 — Location: Toronto, ON Replays of select

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