Tony Edwards

DSO
3 largest DSOs add practices
In DrBicuspid.com's latest list of the largest dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S., the three largest ones have continued to add affiliated practices. Heartland Dental, Aspen Dental, and Pacific Dental have all added about 40 practices since the last list was published in April 2019.
October 14, 2019
2016 09 15 14 21 56 951 Dental Team 400
Dental Specialties
Week in Review: ADA vs. SmileDirectClub | MetLife settles suit | Gum cells and perio disease
October 11, 2019
CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM crowns placed by students show high survival rate
Chairside-generated CAD/CAM crowns placed by predoctoral students had high survival and success rates in a new study. The results suggest that these crowns will deliver predictable performance if placed correctly, according to the authors.
October 10, 2019
2017 01 18 12 22 46 330 Crown Tooth 400
Regulatory Updates
ADA duel with SmileDirectClub heats up
The American Dental Association (ADA) and SmileDirectClub have issued dueling press statements in their ongoing dispute over government regulation of SmileDirectClub's clear-aligner business.
October 8, 2019
2016 10 31 16 18 11 359 Ada Logo 400
CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM Insider: Crowns placed by students show high survival rate
October 8, 2019
Antibiotics
Week in Review: Prophylactic antibiotics | Effectiveness of interdental brushes | Dental Exam
October 4, 2019
CBCT
Study: Ultrasound tops CBCT in peri-implant bone imaging
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) is considered the gold standard for imaging peri-implant bone, but researchers wondered if another modality without the radiation dose might be more accurate. They tested CBCT against high-frequency ultrasound and reported a surprising conclusion.
October 1, 2019
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
Hygiene Tools
Interdental brushes top flossing for plaque removal
How effective are interdental cleaning devices at preventing caries and periodontal disease? Researchers conducted a literature review and found that interdental brushes were more effective than flossing or wood sticks in removing interdental plaque.
September 30, 2019
2016 08 03 14 23 11 590 Flossing 400
Dental Specialties
Week in Review: Appealing denied claims | Cybersecurity | Anesthesia safety
September 27, 2019
AI
New review finds AI as accurate as healthcare practitioners
Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect oral cancer and other diseases with similar levels of accuracy as healthcare professionals, according to a new review published on September 24. But the authors caution that dentists and physicians aren't in danger of being replaced by AI anytime soon.
September 24, 2019
2018 07 31 22 54 1623 Artificial Intelligence Ai 400
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Troubled dental manager indicted
A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
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Troubled dental manager indicted
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.
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A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.
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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers
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Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.
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Improving your schedule raises your production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Scheduling is a dental practice's most critical system, yet many don't treat it as such. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to optimize scheduling to boost production, maximize patient flow, and reduce downtime.
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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.
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5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025
By Eric Giesecke
Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.
December 19, 2024
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5 tips to improve your dental practice's finances in 2025
By Ken Kaufman
Now is the time to create a financial plan to help you grow revenue and track your dental practice's financial health, writes Ken Kaufman.
December 19, 2024
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Clinical tip: Bonding with multilink hybrid abutment luting composite
By Kevin Henry
Here is another great clinical tip that can help any dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
December 18, 2024
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Podcast: What a dentist needs to know about a GPO
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Lou Graham about the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the dental industry.
December 18, 2024
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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids
By Ava Barros
A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner
By Ava Barros
Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?
By Ava Barros
A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
December 18, 2024
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