Wed.Dec 22, 2021

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PPO PROFITS ACQUIRES DENTAL PERFORMANCE EXPERTS AND LAUNCHES THE RCM PROFITS DIVISION TO OFFER DENTAL CLAIMS PROCESSING

Dental News and Technology

CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PPO Profits acquires Dental Performance Experts (DPE), an elite PPO claims processing and accounts receivables firm serving PPO based dental offices nationwide (terms not disclosed). As part of the acquisition, PPO Profits launches a new division called RCM Profits (Revenue Cycle Management) led by Amy Hernandez, owner of DPE.

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How to overcome fear and conquer the dental school application

ASDA Blog

During my time in undergrad, my biggest obstacle was fear — fear that even if I tried hard, I still might not achieve what I wanted. For a while, this fear prevented me from giving serious thought to what I wanted to do after graduation. In my first two years of undergrad at McMaster University in Canada, I focused on taking courses I loved. Suddenly, it was my third year, and I realized I needed a plan.

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Carestream Dental Announces Sale of Scanning Technology Business

Dental News and Technology

BIG NEWS HERE! ATLANTA— Affiliates of Carestream Dental LLC (“Carestream Dental”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Carestream Dental’s Scanning Technology business to Envista Holding Corporation (“Envista”), a leading global dental products company for $600 million. The Scanning Technology business is composed of Carestream Dental’s intraoral scanner equipment (CS 3600, CS 3700, and CS 3800) and related software.

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Male Fertility Temporarily Hindered by COVID-19 Infection

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers in Belgium discovered that some men who had recovered from COVID-19 experienced lower sperm counts and reduced sperm motility up to 3 months after the infection had resolved. The semen itself, however, did not carry any risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2. Out of 35 male participants—who had all recovered from a symptomatic COVID-19 illness—60% experienced a decline in sperm motility and 37% saw a decrease in sperm numbers within 30 days post-COVID-19.

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Middletown Dentists Launch New Custom Practice Website

Rosemont Review

The dentists at Delaware Smile Center recently launched a new website that highlights the array of state-of-the-art dental and orthodontic treatments they offer. Middletown, DE — The team at Delaware Smile Center is committed to providing patients with top-notch service and exceptional dental outcomes. Drs. Saqib and Sohaib Usmani offer a range of cosmetic, restorative, and general dentistry treatments, such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants, and periodontal care.

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Report Details 20 Years of Advances and Challenges in Americans’ Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The National Institutes of Health’s new report, “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” provides a road map on how to improve the nation’s oral health. PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL AND CRANIOFACIAL RESEARCH. Despite important advances in the understanding and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, many people in the United States still have chronic oral health problems and lack of access to care, according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Carestream Dental Announces Sale of Scanning Technology Business

Denticle

This one is hot off the press. Carestream is selling their scanning business to Envista Holding which is the parent company of Kavo-Kerr. More info to follow as it is available. Affiliates of Carestream Dental LLC (“Carestream Dental”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell Carestream Dental’s Scanning Technology business to Envista Holding Corporation (“Envista”), a leading global dental products company for $600 million.

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Green Dentistry: Safeguarding the Environment Through Sustainable Practice

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. “Sustainable,” “eco-friendly” and “green.” These terms describe environmentally-centered business practices and products that have grown exponentially in recent years, in tandem with the rising consciousness of our species’ environmental impact. Although some might be tempted to dismiss this as another buzzword-based marketing trend, in reality, it’s indicative of a greater movement that began decades ago.