3Shape TRIOS #1 in complete-arch accuracy study
2020-01-15
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry has just released a new study comparing the trueness and precision of three intraoral scanners: 3Shape TRIOS 3, Medit i500
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Free Dental Care for Domestic Violence Victims
2020-01-15
The National Violence Against Women Survey estimates that more than 5 million women are affected by domestic violence each year. The violence results in nearly
Consulting firm labels Chicago DSO as ‘strategic buy’
2020-01-15
Webster Dental Care, a Chicago-based dental service organization is expected to see rapid growth in 2020. With the help of Aptus Exchange, Webster Dental Care
Walmart Health opens 2nd clinic with dental services
2020-01-15
The retail giant opened a healthcare clinic in Dallas, Ga., last year. The new location is in Calhoun, Ga. Consumers who visit the clinics can
Patients Have the Rights to Their Dental Records
2020-01-15
Since 1996, federal statutes under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have mandated patients’ lawful right of access to their healthcare records. This
Burnout causing half of dentists to consider leaving dentistry
2020-01-15
Half of dentists (50%) have considered leaving dentistry for reasons of personal wellbeing, according to a Dental Protection survey. In its report, Breaking the burnout
THC Accelerates Head and Neck Cancer Growth
2020-01-15
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism activated by the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the bloodstream
No Shield From X-Rays: How Science Is Rethinking Lead Aprons
2020-01-15
This story also ran on The New York Times. This story can be republished for free (details). CHICAGO — Patients have come to expect a
10 best paying states for dental assistants
2020-01-15
Here are the best paying states for dental assistants based on average salary: 1. Minnesota: $49,8802. New Hampshire: $48,7603. Alaska: $47,3304. North Dakota: $46,6405. Massachusetts:
Smile Brands partners with multi-location affiliate in Southern California
2020-01-15
Michael Diep, DDS, and his team provide preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental services at his two dental offices. The practices are some of the only
ADA urges Congress to pass Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
2020-01-14
Sent to the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, ADA President Chad Gehani, DDS, and ADA Executive Director Kathleen O’Loughlin, DMD,
Special Olympics athletes get dental help thanks to ADA member dentist
2020-01-14
Dr. Steven Perlman founded Special Smiles at request of Eunice Kennedy Shriver As the world gets ready for the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games in February,