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Chamlion Partners with GPAINNOVA to Accelerate the Digitization of Dental Industry

Dentistry Today

On October 15th, Chamlion and the global surface metal finishing expert, GPAINNOVA, signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Chamlion will become GPAINNOVA’s exclusive dental strategic partner in China. The two companies will establish a joint venture in China to jointly research, develop, and promote metal dental product surface finishing technology.

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Occlusal Wear: Is It Advancing? How Fast?

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Lee Ann Brady DMD I ask the question “Is wear normal?” at almost every lecture I do on occlusion. Usually, the response is a small number of mumbled replies. A good follow-up question is “How many eighty-five-year-old patients have you seen with mamelons?” I hope you are thinking not many if any at all. So, yes, tooth wear of some amount is normal.

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Professional Transition Strategies Closes 30 Dental Practice Transitions

Dentistry Today

Professional Transition Strategies, a company that facilitates dental practice purchases, mergers, and acquisitions, is delighted to announce its impressive growth statistics for the third quarter of 2023. As a leader and trusted partner in the world of dental practice transitions, we are elated to share the following highlights of our exceptional performance over the past three months: 30 Deals Closed: PTS successfully facilitated 30 dental practice transitions, with a combined enterprise value

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CandidPro named 2023 Editors' Choice Award winner by Dentistry Today

Dental News and Technology

COLUMBUS, Ohio , Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dentistry Today has recognized the CandidPro clear aligner system among their 2023 Editors' Choice Awards winners. This recognition follows a year of innovation and development at CandidPro that has brought their providers more capabilities, more flexibility, and more convenience. With this prestigious award on the books, CandidPro is positioned for an even stronger 2024.

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Sonendo Announces Inaugural Root Canal Forum for General Dentists

Dentistry Today

Sonendo has announced its first Root Canal Forum for general dentists , an educational and networking experience created by clinicians, for clinicians, aimed at increasing adoption of the GentleWave System. Taking place in Nashville from October 20-21, this two-day forum is designed to support the advancement of endodontic treatment in general practice.

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Combining Dental Care and Literacy for Low-Income Children

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The pediatric dental clinics associated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) College of Dentistry are providing more than just dental care to children. They have partnered with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation’s program, “A Book Just for Me,” to offer free books along with toothbrushes and toothpaste to all pediatric patients at the end of their dental visits.

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TUSK Partners Advises Reed Orthodontics in its Sale to Southern Orthodontic Partners

Dentistry Today

TUSK Partners (“TUSK”), the premier dental-focused M&A Advisor, advised Reed Orthodontics in its affiliation with Southern Orthodontic Partners. The transaction was led by Josh Swearingen, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions at TUSK Partners. Alex Cherniavsky and Sam Lupton spearheaded the diligence and analytics efforts for TUSK.

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Flap or flapless surgery for immediate implant placement?

The Dental Elf

This review comparing immediate implant placement using flap or flapless surgery included 5 small RCTs involving a total of 140 patients. The findings suggested a benefit for flapless srugery but in addition to being small the studies were short term and 3 of the 5 studies were considered to be at high risk of bias. The post Flap or flapless surgery for immediate implant placement?

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How do I get bone loss around dental implants?

Implantation Dental Center

How do I get bone loss around dental implants? Bone loss around dental implants can occur due to various reasons, including: Peri-implantitis: This is a common cause of bone loss around dental implants. It is similar to periodontal disease around natural teeth and involves inflammation and infection of the tissues surrounding the implant, including the … How do I get bone loss around dental implants?

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Does Gingivitis Lead To Periodontitis?

Perio Perio

The gum disease treatment in Sterling, VA, also known as periodontal disease, is when the tissues that surround and support teeth become infected and inflamed. When people have gum disease, it is primarily caused by bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on teeth. The mildest form of gum disease is gingivitis. Without effective treatment of gingivitis, however, it can progress to periodontitis, a more severe form of gum disease.

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Elevating Dental Hygiene Excellence and Beyond

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Shannon Richkowski, RDH Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief, Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, had the opportunity to visit with Shannon Richkowski, RDH, at the recent Dentsply Sirona World conference in Las Vegas. She is the director of Hygiene Mastery, a consulting firm that helps create a comprehensive dental hygiene department that is a state-of-the-art “health center” within the practice.

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Henry Schein Suffers CyberSecurity Incident

Denticle

This past Saturday, October 14, 2023 Henry Schein suffered a cybersecurity incident. I want to give credit to the company for coming forward immediately to let customers and the industry know about the incident. Usually a company waits months before letting anyone know, but Schein has made this announcement quickly and honestly. Good for them! While no company ever wants to have something like this happen, I'm proud of HS for being rapidly truthful about the situation.

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BURST® Oral Care Launches New Products

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

To further its mission of bringing better oral hygiene to all, BURST Oral Care is proud to introduce the Pro Sonic Toothbrush and Curve Sonic Toothbrush to market. Featuring innovative designs and new technology, both brushes were created in partnership with BURST’s Ambassador network of more than 35,000+ dental professionals to ensure high-quality performance at accessible price points for consumers.

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Stabili-Teeth Announces Exciting Organizational Change and Successful Closing of Seed Funding Round

Dentistry Today

Stabili-Teeth is pleased to announce a significant organizational change and the successful closing of its seed funding round. These developments mark a pivotal moment in the company’s journey towards revolutionizing dental care and enhancing the lives of millions by making full-mouth dental restoration possible for patients suffering from terminal tooth loss at a fraction of the cost of alternatives in today’s market.

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