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Product Updates
Young launches ClearDefense silver fluoride
Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin tubules to relieve sensitivity and reduce the risk of tooth discoloration.
April 14, 2025
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Convergent launches Solea Perioguide
Convergent Dental has launched Solea Perioguide, a periodontal treatment using the Solea All-Tissue Laser.
April 14, 2025
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AAE ushers in 2025-2026 officers, board members
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) announced its officers and board of directors for the 2025-2026 term.
April 14, 2025
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Industry Updates
Metlife teams up Skygen
MetLife has partnered with Skygen with the goal of simplifying how dental providers work with insurance companies.
April 11, 2025
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Product Updates
Medit will not raise prices for U.S. customers
Digital dentistry firm Medit announced that it will not raise its suggested retail prices for U.S. customers.
April 11, 2025
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.
April 11, 2025
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Product Updates
IntelePeer integrates with Henry Schein One's Dentrix
Conversational artificial intelligence platform IntelePeer has integrated with the Henry Schein One API Exchange.
April 10, 2025
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Industry Updates
Patterson's acquisition by Patient Square approved
Dental products distributor Patterson Companies' shareholders have approved its acquisition by healthcare investment firm Patient Square Capital for $4.1 billion.
April 9, 2025
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DSO Straine expands into 15th state
Dental service organization (DSO) Straine Dental Management has expanded into Oklahoma, its 15th state, by partnering with SmileArts Dental.
April 9, 2025
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Endodontics
Brasseler names new endodontic sales team
Brasseler USA has launched its endodontist specialty sales consultant team to provide expert support and tailored solutions for endodontists.
April 8, 2025
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Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
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Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
April 14, 2025
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PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis
By Ava Barros
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.
April 14, 2025
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The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.
April 14, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for growing your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The keys to accelerating your practice's growth aren't mysterious or even difficult, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Implementing these two steps can propel your practice to new heights.
April 14, 2025
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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
April 11, 2025
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Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.
April 11, 2025
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AGD urges HHS to continue water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has criticized the recent decision to stop recommending community water fluoridation in the U.S. and wants the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue recommending the cavity-fighting measure.
April 11, 2025
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This tool may read dental x-rays better
By Ava Barros
A recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.
April 11, 2025
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Simplifying digital dentistry: Dentsply Sirona's vision for the future
By Kevin Henry
Bruce Peatey of Dentsply Sirona spoke with DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry about how the company is pioneering technology that will revolutionize chairside digital dentistry while making the tech intuitive and simple for clinicians.
April 11, 2025
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Employee at LSU oral surgery clinic arrested
By Melissa Busch
A staff employee at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty Practice was arrested.
April 10, 2025
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Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.
April 10, 2025
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Navigating dental hygiene salaries: A business perspective
By Kevin Henry
After her recent article discussing dental hygienist salaries, which drew plenty of attention from the hygiene (and dentist) side of the equation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, is back with more insights on hygienist pay.
April 10, 2025
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