Undercover investigation and fitness to practise
2021-04-21
In December 2019 we wrote about our use of undercover investigators in fitness to practise. It is a technique we used rarely in the past and have used
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‘Absolutely shocking’ – patients travel more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry
2021-04-21
Patients report travelling more than 50 miles to access NHS dentistry, sparking fears that the profession is being plunged into crisis even further. Following the
Pearl’s AI-Powered Dental Claims Processing Technology Awarded US Patent
2021-04-21
The United States Patent Office has issued US Patent No. 10,937,108, “Computer Vision-Based Claims Processing,” to Pearl. The patent covers the novel computer vision technology
Number of general dentists, per state: KFF
2021-04-21
The ranking is based on information from Redi-Data on the amount of professionally active dentists in the U.S. as of March 2021. States ranked by
Provision of Government-funded and Pro Bono Dental Care: Are There Gender Differences?
2021-04-21
Abstract Background: Government-funded and pro bono dental care are important to populations with limited means. At the same time, dentistry is experiencing a gender
3 key industry stats on PDS, Smile Brands, Aspen Dental
2021-04-21
Numbers were provided by direct contacts from each organization. Pacific Dental Services (Irvine, Calif.): Affiliated practices: More than 800 2020 revenue: About $1.6 billion Workforce:
US Dental Schools See Little Progress in Enrolling Black Students
2021-04-21
Dental schools in the United States have failed to make significant inroads in attracting and enrolling Black and African American (BAA) students over the past
New study shows rise in video calls makes Singaporeans feel self-conscious about their teeth and seek treatment
2021-04-21
New research commissioned by Invisalign Singapore –a subsidiary of Align Technology, makers of the Invisalign clear aligner system– unveils a rise in the number of
A Shocking New Way to Reduce Aerosol Contamination
2021-04-21
Using Palmero’s Vacuum Shock and Vacuum Clean in tandem with HVEsolo Disposable Evacuation Tips is a great way to keep vacuum lines fresh while mitigating
3M Filtek Supreme Flowable Restorative
2021-04-21
Product incorporates 3M’s TRUE nanotechnology and an improved ergonomic syringe design that virtually eliminates bubbles and material run-on,,When we look at the advancement of composite
Better Oral Hygiene Could Reduce COVID-19 Severity
2021-04-21
COVID-19 could pass into people’s lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from the mouth to the bloodstream, particularly if they are suffering from
Dental Lasers Provide Advantages Over Traditional Devices in Pediatric Dentistry
2021-04-21
As pediatric dentists, it’s important to actively seek out ways to help patients feel comfortable from the moment they enter the practice to when they