Move Fast and Break Teeth: Digital Medicine’s Lessons for Innovation
2020-03-25
When we said we were launching a health tech startup, our friends, family, and contemporaries asked us if we were crazy. After all, the medical
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Doctor’s Favorites: Cosmetic Procedures
2020-03-19
A current accredited member and past president of the AACD, Dr. John K. Sullivan runs an insurance-free practice specializing in restorative, implant, and sleep apnea
SmileDirectClub Updates Its Operating Model
2020-03-17
SmileDirectClub will update its operating model to ensure greater transparency of its procedures and provide effective training for its team members, according to the company, which
SmileDirectClub Opens Shops in Canadian Walmarts
2020-03-13
SmileDirectClub has opened a SmileShop at the Walmart in Edmonton, Alberta, with two more planned for the retailer’s locations in Calgary, Alberta, and Milton, Ontario. “Launching SmileDirectClub’s
Align Technology to Acquire exocad
2020-03-11
Align Technology has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held exocad Global Holdings GmbH for about 376 million Euros in cash. According to the companies, the
Case Presentation: Clear Aligner Therapy to Correct Overbite and Overjet
2020-03-09
The following case uses clear aligner treatment for optimal esthetic results and patient satisfaction, while using manufactured aligners to minimize laboratory time for the doctor
Florida Closes SmileDirectClub Investigation
2020-02-20
The Florida Board of Dentistry closed an investigation into SmileDirectClub and its business model on January 10, 2020. According to the company, Florida is the eighteenth
Walmart’s Top Dentist Describes the Retail Giant’s New Oral Healthcare Services
2020-02-14
Walmart is getting into oral healthcare. The retail giant now offers dentistry at its two newly opened Health Centers in Calhoun and Dallas, Georgia, alongside
For Orthodontics, the Times They Are a-Changin’
2020-02-12
I‘ve seen many changes over the years in the world of orthodontics. When I began my journey in dental school, we had very limited exposure
Walmart Opens Second Health Center Offering Dental Care
2020-01-30
Walmart has launched its second Health Center, including oral healthcare, with a January 29 grand opening adjacent to its retail Supercenter in Calhoun, Georgia. Services include
Survey Says Orthodontic Options Confuse Consumers
2020-01-24
Consumers are confused about the options for straightening their teeth and whether or not an orthodontist is even needed to attain a beautiful, healthy smile,
How to Combat Online Orthodontic Companies
2019-12-06
While they have been around for a while, online orthodontic companies are more aggressively opening new locations to take market share, specifically for clear aligners.
