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Delta Dental of Tennessee Building Opens at UTHSC College of Dentistry

Dentistry Today

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has opened a new $45 million Delta Dental of Tennessee Building on its Memphis campus. The 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building increases space for training Tennessee’s dental workforce and expands facilities to treat patients from across the Mid-South. The building opens as the UTHSC College of Dentistry is undertaking a $53 million project, as a part of the state’s five-year $94 million Healthy Smile

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Japan to Unveil Groundbreaking Tooth-Growing Drug: A Pioneering Leap in Regenerative Dentistry

Ask The Dentist

A revolutionary dental breakthrough is set to undergo trials in Japan in 2024, marking a significant step in the field of regenerative medicine. Toregem BioPharma, a pioneering pharmaceutical company, has unveiled a groundbreaking drug designed to stimulate the growth of new teeth by targeting a specific inhibitory gene. At the heart of this innovative approach are antibodies that effectively suppress the gene responsible for impeding the development of tooth primordia—the embryonic structures g

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The Most Important Hour of the Day

Dentistry Today

THE MORNING HOUR We all work hard. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by our profession, with meetings, continuing education, training, emails, and the ease of communication between ourselves and our patients, team, colleagues, and specialists. We do it for the sake of living out our destiny, our purpose, for the flow we experience, however frequently or infrequently.

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Comparison of the success of inferior alveolar nerve anesthesia in the mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using two anesthetic solutions of prilocaine and mepivacaine: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Dental Research Journal Abstract Background: This study aimed to compare the success rate of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) anesthesia in the mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using two anesthetic solutions of prilocaine and mepivacaine. Materials and Methods: The current randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 100 patients in two groups (n = 50).

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Henry Schein to Participate in Bank of America Healthcare Investor Conference

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced that the company will present at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas on May 10, 2023, at 1:40 PM Pacific time (4:40 PM Eastern time). Henry Schein’s presentations can be heard via live webcast by visiting www.henryschein.com/IRwebcasts.

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WHO Finds Europe Has the Highest Rates of Oral Disease in the World

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call to action to the European region whose oral disease rates are through the roof. A recently published report notes that 50.1% of all European residents have a significant oral disease such as caries or periodontitis; this is the highest rate of the six WHO regions. The European region also had the second highest number of oral cancer cases.

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TUSK Partners Advises Austell Dental Associates in its Sale to Dental Care Alliance

Dentistry Today

TUSK Partners (“TUSK”) advised Austell Dental Associates in its sale to Dental Care Alliance, a portfolio company of Harvest Partners. The transaction was led by Kevin Sauer, director of mergers & acquisitions at TUSK Partners. Alex Cherniavsky and Taylor Adams spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK. Austell Dental Associates is a dental practice owned and operated by Dr.

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Don’t Miss the BioRESEARCH Summer Conference in June

Dentistry Today

The BioRESEARCH Summer Conference will take place from June 15 through June 17 in Denver, Colorado. Don’t miss this game-changing conference that will revolutionize your practice! Discover new technologies and techniques that will allow you to earn more, save more, and treat more people. The expert speakers, including some of the best professionals in the business, will teach you practical skills that you can immediately implement in your practice.

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Candidates for Full Mouth Restoration

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If you think your mouth is too far gone, we want you to know that all hope is not lost. We offer full mouth restoration for patients who have severely damaged mouths. Full mouth restoration involves restoring the teeth in the mouth, sometimes by replacing them, to give you the smile you’ve always dreamed of. Full reconstruction is ideal for candidates who have experienced a significant amount of wear and tear, whether from genetics or lifestyle choices.

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Pacific Dental Services Acknowledges the Importance of Volunteerism During National Volunteer Week

Dentistry Today

Pacific Dental Services (PDS ), a leading dental support organization, announced its recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 16 – 22, 2023). The week celebrates the selflessness of individuals who generously donate their time, money, and skills to create a better world. As part of its commitment to giving back to communities, PDS is proud to join in the celebration and honor volunteers for their tireless efforts.

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Bubble trouble? Learn how to avoid voids in your impressions.

3M

The post Bubble trouble? Learn how to avoid voids in your impressions. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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The Art of Failure: What You Can Learn From Your Latest Dental Marketing Flop

Dentistry Today

Henry Ford once said, “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” He was referring to the development of his infamous automobile, but this statement could just as easily apply to dental marketing. In my 20+ years in this industry, I have seen a lot of failures. It is inevitable. However, what sets a truly successful dental practice apart from everyone else is that they have learned from their mistakes.