How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted dental students?
2020-09-18
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all areas of the dental profession. But what’s been its effect on dental students? A recent study, published in the
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SmileDirectClub to open $34M manufacturing plant in Tennessee, add 600 new jobs
2020-09-18
The plant is the company’s third expansion in Tennessee in the last three years. Previously, SmileDirectClub invested $217 million into its Nashville headquarters, adding more
Researchers Find Tooth from One of Northern Italy’s Last Neanderthals
2020-09-18
A milk tooth found in the vicinity of Riparo del Broion on the Berici Hills in the Veneto region bears evidence of one of the
The Pros and Cons of Sports Betting: Understanding the Risks and Rewards
2020-09-18
Sports betting has become increasingly popular over the years, with millions of people participating in this form of gambling worldwide. From football and basketball to
PPE – how ready are practices for the predicted winter wave?
2020-09-18
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, PPE became a scarce and precious commodity. So, how ready are we for the predicted winter wave? Joe
Medit launches new T-Series scanner models
2020-09-18
Medit announces the launch of three new T-Series laboratory scanner models: T710, T510, and T310. The open-system scanners offer upgraded performance at an unbeatable price,
History Can Provide Some Clues to the Future of Dentistry
2020-09-18
COVID-19 is a pandemic unlike anything we have experienced in modern times, creating almost surreal chaos in the dental community. It feels like we are
BDA Raises Alarm Over Year-Long Waiting Times for Extractions
2020-09-17
The British Dental Association (BDA) has joined with sector leaders and learning disability charity Mencap to press Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock to
Texas organization questions gift cards for new DMO members
2020-09-17
DentaQuest, MCNA and UnitedHealthcare are offering gift cards to new members, according to TDMR. The latest state DMO contract — Dental Services for Texas Children’s
Massachusetts dental practice fined $9.5K for COVID-19 safety violations
2020-09-17
OSHA cited Georgetown Dental for six serious violations and one other-than-serious violation. The dental practice paid a $9,500 fine for failing to provide medical evaluations
Mental health and wellbeing in dentistry
2020-09-17
Fortunately, there has been an increase in awareness in society around mental health. A lot of this work is to tackle the stigma associated with
Celebrating 25 years – dentistry’s silver lining
2020-09-17
With Hague Dental about to enter its 25th year of business, Jim Hague offers unique insight into how dentistry has evolved over the last quarter