Wed.Mar 09, 2022

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Your Mouth on a Chip

Dental News and Technology

NIH's National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Cell-loaded microchips offer a new lens into human biology Microchips that mimic parts of the human body may sound futuristic, but these devices—called organs-on-chips—are already being used to study human biology. Made from plastic, with grooves that are lined with cells and channels that transport air and fluids, these chips can simulate aspects of organ structure and function.

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As the US Nears 1 Million Deaths, Some Want Day of Remembrance

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In the United States the death toll due to COVID-19 has surpassed 960,000 and is expected to hit 1 million in the near future. A new organization, Marked by COVID-19, wants to highlight this sad milestone with a day of remembrance for those lost during the global pandemic. The group is advocating for a COVID-19 memorial day each year on the first Monday of March as well as physical monuments to be installed around the country.

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FDA Clears World’s First AI Software to Read Dental X-Rays

Denticle

This is one of those moments that, if you are in the dental industry, you should take note of. For the past 5 years or so, I've been lucky enough to work with some different companies and different systems that are using artificial intelligence to study and evaluate radiographs (x-rays). The systems have all evolved and gotten better over time. That, after all, is the idea behind A.I. the system learns and makes better decisions as it accumulates more and more data.

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Dentists in Scottsdale Unveil State-Of-The-Art New Website

Rosemont Review

Dr. Brandon Ryff and his team at Scottsdale Smile Center are launching a brand-new website designed to reflect the educational and high-end treatment experience the practice focuses on creating for patients. Scottsdale, AZ – Dr. Brandon Ryff, a dentist in Scottsdale and the owner of Scottsdale Smile Center, is announcing the launch of a new website designed to provide viewers with comprehensive information on advanced dental treatments along with a detailed virtual look inside the practice.

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Highlighting the Women in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Symposium

ASDA Blog

42, 84, 168, 336 … the number of participants on the Zoom screen multiplied with each passing minute. Cameras were being turned on and microphones muted; the excitement was virtually palpable — pun intended. “Welcome to the third annual Women in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Symposium,” announced Dr. Justine Moe, lead organizer of the symposium and program director for the University of Michigan’s OMFS department.

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Treating the Human Before You: Why Hospitality Belongs in Your Dental Practice

3M

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