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Henry Schein Acquires a Majority Interest in Large Practice Sales LLC

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein announced the acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Large Practice Sales LLC (LPS), a leading advisor to independent dental practices on their sale or partnership with larger general practice and dental specialists. Based in Irving, Texas, LPS reported net sales of approximately $40 million in 2022. Henry Schein expects the LPS transaction to have a neutral impact on 2023 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and to be accretive thereafter.

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Conquer the Challenges of Buying + Owning a Dental Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

With the Dental Business Mastermind Course: Learn How to Conquer the Challenges of Buying + Owning a Dental Practice By: Dr. David Rice Are you a young dentist looking to take the leap from being an associate to becoming a successful practice owner? Buying a practice is tough. It takes most new dentists months simply to figure out who to speak to. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find AMAZING mentors that guide you on the path to practice ownership AND go through the process with a small t

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Efficacy of artificial intelligence in the detection of periodontal bone loss and classification of periodontal diseases: A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2023 Jul 14;S0002-8177(23)00320-3. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2023.05.010. Online ahead of print. Abstract Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) can aid in the diagnosis and treatment planning of periodontal disease by means of reducing subjectivity. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of AI models in detecting radiographic periodontal bone loss (PBL) and accuracy in classifying lesions.

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Exploring Diverse Career Paths for Dental Assistants in Healthcare

Oral Health Group

The healthcare field is a vast and ever-evolving landscape, offering many opportunities for professionals to contribute to the well-being of patients and communities. Among the. more The post Exploring Diverse Career Paths for Dental Assistants in Healthcare appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Why Customer Service Still Counts

Dentistry Today

The retail world is gradually shifting to online purchasing. No one believes that 100% of all shopping will go in that direction, but every year we set new records for online retail sales. Online does not demand as much customer service, although sites that have it typically flourish. However, dentistry, at least for the most part, still cannot be done online, and that is why customer service still matters.

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Better Late Than Never: North Carolina Expands Medicaid

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion initiative is set to begin October 1. Despite the fact that the state’s General Assembly has yet to allocate funding for the program, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is determined to proceed. In a strategic compromise with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, NCDHHS has gained permission to begin the essential public notifications for beneficiaries, counties, and providers, while it continues to await the alloca

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Impact of molar teeth distalization by clear aligners on temporomandibular joint: a three-dimensional study

Dental News and Technology

Progress in Orthodontics volume 24 , Article number: 25 ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Maxillary molar distalization is a common technique used in the non-extraction treatment of Angle Class II malocclusion that can effectively correct the molar relationship and create spaces for anterior teeth alignment. However, this approach may also impact the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) due to predictable changes in the posterior vertical dimension.

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Global Clear Aligner Market Propelled by Key Players

Dentistry Today

The “Global Clear Aligner Market (by End Users, Distribution Channels & Region): Insights & Forecast (2023-2027)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global clear aligner market value is projected to reach US$5.99 billion by 2027, experiencing growth at a CAGR of 14.21% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2027.

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Pennsylvania Considers Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Following in the footsteps of Iowa — the pioneer — Washington, and Tennessee, Pennsylvania introduced legislation on July 25 to participate in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. After a minimum of seven states join the compact, portability of licensure for dentists and dental hygienists in member states will be established. Oral health professionals residing in compact member states will be eligible to apply for a “compact privilege,” so they can lawfully practice in other member states w

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LightForce Orthodontics Secures $80 Million Series D Funding Led By Ally Bridge Group, Opens Second Digital Factory

Dental News and Technology

LightForce Orthodontics will expand its manufacturing capabilities to advance production and further, its custom orthodontic treatments using AI and 3D printing. BURLINGTON, Mass. - August 2, 2023 - LightForce Orthodontics , makers of the world’s first fully personalized 3D printed braces system, today announced it raised an $80 million Series D round led by Ally Bridge Group.

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Why Should I Go To YOUR Dental Practice?

Coaches Corner

Would a patient drive past twenty other dental offices to go to your practice? Would they regret it if they had to transfer to another office? Can you and your team quickly spout out a bunch of reasons why a patient would choose you over all of the others? Hopefully you can answer all of these questions with a big YES! So let’s find out why on this episode of The Dental Practice Fixers podcast for dentists.

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Victory Dental Management Announces New Burnout Coaching Program

Dentistry Today

Victory Dental Management has introduced a new program: “No More Struggling with Burnout – Discover, Recover, and Balance.” Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and on the brink of burnout? We understand that providing quality care to patients, managing a practice, and constantly staying updated with the latest advancements can leave even the most passionate professionals feeling drained.

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Ensuring Access During Implant Placement

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Innovative digital technological advancements, such as guided computer-assisted surgery, have improved implant placement by substantially increasing the precision with which implants are positioned for optimal biological and prosthetic locations. 1,2 Effective access to the alveolar bone is a crucial step in the implant-placement process. Conventional approaches to dental implant insertion require crestal incision and mucoperiosteal flap reflection to ensure visual recognition of underlying ana

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A critical review of the material properties guiding the clinician’s choice of root canal sealers

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations Published: 17 July 2023 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives The introduction of hydraulic cement sealers has increased the popularity of single cone obturation where the chemistry and properties of hydraulic cement sealers are crucial. This article has investigated the materials present on the market by reviewing the chemistry aiming at understanding whether these materials are optimized or have been tested appropriately.

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Marketing for Oral Surgeons | Top 7 Marketing Strategies for 2023

My Social Practice

Mastering Oral Surgery Marketing: 7 Proven Strategies We’d say that marketing for oral surgeons is like pulling teeth, but you’re already good at that! Dental marketing strategies for oral surgeons are particularly unique because of the way you acquire patients and grow your practice, but that doesn’t mean that traditional marketing avenues like SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or social media marketing should be pushed to the back burner.

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Artificial Intelligence: The Final Frontier

Dentistry Today

“Cogito, ergo sum,” a phrase in Latin coined by René Descartes, validates the interwoven nature of our minds and who we are as humans. Our existence is in the power of our thought of self: “I think, therefore I am.” As a child, I can remember being impacted by 2001: A Space Odyssey , where Hal, the computer, took over a space station to systematically eradicate its crew.

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Why Teeth Grinding and Stress Are Related

Batchelor-Dentistry

Undoubtedly, stress has a massive impact on our physical bodies. From headaches and insomnia to nausea, stress can take a toll on our physical health in a number of ways. One of stress's most common physical symptoms is muscle tension, especially in the jaw. This type of stress-induced facial tension often leads to teeth grinding, which subsequently contributes to a number of oral health problems.

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Underprivileged Children Across the U.S. Receive Dental Services Thanks to Charity Auction

Dental News and Technology

America’s ToothFairy and MGE: Management Experts work together to provide oral health education and grants for restorative dental care. A young girl and her father participate in an oral health education event in Owatonna, MN. Superhero-themed educational materials provided by America’s ToothFairy and sponsored by MGE: Management Experts engaged 10,000 kids and their caregivers at events across the United States last year.

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Tennessee to Adopt Interstate Compact

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Tennessee is making strides toward becoming one of the pioneer states to adopt the Dental and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact. This landmark agreement would enable dental professionals with licenses from member states to practice in other participating states without requiring a new license. An essential provision of this compact is that all member states must adhere to uniform licensing requirements.

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RevBio Receives FDA Approval to Conduct its Second U.S.-Based Clinical Trial for Dental Implant Stabilization

Dentistry Today

RevBio announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to commence a 20-patient clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a more rapidly replaced, pH-modified, porous formulation of the company’s bone adhesive biomaterial called Tetranite. The trial aims to immediately stabilize dental implants after tooth extractions.

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How Your Dentist Can Help You Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Your dentist may have the key to finding sweet dreams. With specialized treatments designed to help you sleep better, your dentist could be the answer to your long-sought-after restful sleep. Discover how dental care can help you achieve the restful sleep that you need with this comprehensive look at how your dentist can help you get a better night’s sleep.

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Digitization accuracy and scannability of different prosthodontic materials: An in vitro trial

Dental News and Technology

Published: July 18, 2023 DOI: [link] ABSTRACT Statement of problem Digital scanning of different prosthodontic materials is commonplace in contemporary practice. However, the scannability of prosthodontic materials has not been thoroughly investigated. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the scanning accuracy and measure the unscanned area in a preset time limit of commonly used framework materials.

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New Mexico Is Slow to Implement Midlevel Practitioner

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In 2019, New Mexico passed legislation to enable the licensure of a new dental provider: the dental therapist. However, implementation of the bill has been slow with little progress being made since 2019. No dental therapists are licensed yet in the state. New Mexico has a significant access-to-dental-care problem with thousands of residents living in areas without enough dentists.

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Stratasys DentaJet Series Building Momentum With Dental Labs Globally

Dentistry Today

Stratasys said it is winning over more dental labs to its professional-grade DentaJet series of multi-material 3D printers by delivering increased quality and higher accuracy to dental applications while improving overall production efficiencies. Stratasys introduced its entry-level J3 DentaJet 3D printer earlier this year to complement its more advanced J5 DentaJet model.

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How Often Should I Update My Website?

Rosemont Review

When it comes to your practice’s website, it’s always a good idea to regularly add fresh content , but how often should you consider a complete website redesign and/or rebuild? To determine the answer, here are a some questions to consider: Is your website easy to navigate? Top-quality dental and medical sites prioritize user-friendliness. When an individual visits your website, information should be readily available and easily accessible, and all links should be functional and going to the cor

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Essential Posterior Direct Composite Restorations

3M

Welcome to the 3rd Clinical Case of our StyleItaliano Special. You can find the 1st article “Essential Lines: Aesthetic and.

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White Paper Discusses Oral Heath Disparities Among Hispanic Populations

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A fruitful collaboration between the Hispanic Dental Association and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has culminated in the publication of the white paper titled “Addressing the Oral Health Needs of Hispanics in the United States.” By leveraging the insights of experts and a thorough review of previously published research, this paper meticulously assesses the utilization of dental care among Hispanics and the representation of Hispanic oral health professionals.

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SoftSmile Unveils CBCT Integration in VISION

Dentistry Today

SoftSmile , a technology company focused on delivering best-in-class orthodontic treatment to the industry, recently announced the integration of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) analysis into its treatment planning software, VISION. Orthodontists can now confidently create customized treatment plans with the advanced visualization and manipulation of 3D CBCT imaging data for each patient’s unique anatomy.

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Invisalign Unleashed: Marietta’s Modern Solution to Effortless Elegance!

Gilreath Dental

In the charming city of Marietta, where history blends seamlessly with modernity, a silent revolution is taking place in the realm of orthodontic care. Invisalign, a groundbreaking innovation, has been unleashed, offering Marietta residents a modern solution to achieve a smile of effortless elegance. The Evolution of Orthodontics: Introducing Invisalign in Marietta Gone are the… The post Invisalign Unleashed: Marietta’s Modern Solution to Effortless Elegance!

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Have Gum Recession In Sterling, VA? Here Is What Causes It

Perio Perio

Gum recession in Sterling, VA is a form of gum disease. When gum recession occurs, not only can it be treated with gum disease treatments, it can also be treated with pocket depth reductions, tissue regenerations, and soft tissue grafting procedures. While gum recession should be prevented from happening in the first place, people should know about the various conditions that cause gum recession in the first place.

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Charlotte Dentist Weighs In On The Benefits Of Invisalign Treatment

Modern Family Dental

For years, thousands of people have sought orthodontic solutions not only for aesthetic reasons but also to improve their overall dental health. According to the American Dental Association , aligning crooked and crowded teeth can significantly improve a patient’s smile, oral hygiene, and overall dental health. While traditional braces remain prevalent, technological advancements have paved the way for more effective and discrete methods like Invisalign to fix gapped and misaligned teeth.

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Colgate Total Teams Up with Actress and Entrepreneur Ashley Tisdale

Dentistry Today

Let’s face it, being totally honest during dental checkups can be challenging, especially when it comes to topics like flossing, sugar intake, and toothbrush replacement. In fact, 82% of people admitted to lying to their dental professional, with more than half (54%) saying they lie at least somewhat often. 2 That is why Colgate is launching Totally Honest, an initiative inviting people to come clean about their oral care habits and learn about a solution that can help them take control o

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Young Dentist Duo Front-Load Their Lives with a Dream Practice

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 17 Minute, 7 Second The Shooks (Dr. Monica and Dr. John) met while they were in dental school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. They graduated in 2019 and moved back to Dr. John’s hometown, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where they worked for a dental service organization but in different locations.

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Ensuring Safe Dental Practices: The Key Role of Dental Unit Waterline Management

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Sterisil, a subsidiary of Solmetex, offers valuable solutions for effective DUWL management, as Decisions in Dentistry speaks with Amy Gagne, RDHEF, about the significance of consistent protocols and the role of silver technology in ensuring dental safety. In the dental setting, the proper management of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) ensures a safe and hygienic environment for both dental professionals and patients.

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CandidPro Clear Aligners Now Have Mixed Dentition Support

Denticle

Image: © Candid State-of-the-art orthodontic company, Candid has announced that its CandidPro™ clear aligner system will now offer dental professionals support for eligible mixed dentition cases. This feature release builds on upgraded support for interproximal reduction and attachments unveiled earlier this year and a collaboration with global healthcare leader Philips Sonicare, among other updates.

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ADMC Announces 2023 Scholarship Winner

Dentistry Today

The Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC) Memorial Foundation announced that it has awarded its 2023 scholarship to Dr. Kayla Perez of Inova Smiles in Kissimmee, FL. The scholarship is intended to support dentists who are eager to succeed in business, and for whom the award will have significant impact both professionally and financially. Dr.

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Should You Send Dental Appointment Reminder Postcards?

YapiApp

Keeping patients on track with their dental appointments is a critical aspect of running a dental practice. There is a wide range of views on the best methods of reminding patients about their appointments but the truth is straightforward; the right method is what works best for your practice and your patients. Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading The Challenge of Efficiency Postcards: A Friendly Memory Boot Digital Reminders: A Shift towards Convenience Customer Tailored Solutions: Optimizing Aut

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