Mon.Aug 21, 2023

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NSK Acquires DCI International

Dentistry Today

NSK has reached a definitive agreement to indirectly purchase 51% of the membership interests of DCI International, LLC (“DCI”). As a result of this transaction, 100% of DCI’s membership interests will be held by NSK. This strategic combination unlocks further growth potential of NSK and DCI to serve customers better and compete in the dental industry, especially in the U.S. market.

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Nearly 900,000 Learn to Prevent Tooth Decay Through America's ToothFairy HERO Education Program

Dental News and Technology

The nationwide program is possible with support from Align Technology. Staff from Sonrisas Dental Health use the ToothFairy 101® Community Education Kit to teach youngsters at their school in San Mateo, CA about the importance of healthy dental hygiene habits. Sonrisas Dental Health receives free educational resources from America’s ToothFairy to help them serve more children in marginalized communities each year.

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New Study Offers Information on Bone Regeneration and Osteoporosis in the Light of Evolution

Dentistry Today

A recent study conducted by the PhyloBone project at the University of Turku in Finland has identified numerous non-collagenous proteins within the bone matrix. These proteins are believed to potentially serve regulatory roles in both bone formation and bone regeneration. This study holds the potential to usher in novel approaches for treatments and preventive strategies aimed at addressing bone regeneration and furthering research into osteoporosis.

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Communication Strategies to Build Your Best Brand Ambassadors…Your Patients

Oral Health Group

The post Communication Strategies to Build Your Best Brand Ambassadors…Your Patients appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Toothbrush Delivers an Exceptional Cleaning

Dentistry Today

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart houses Bluetooth technology, smart sensors, and high-performance brush heads to help eliminate the guesswork out of brushing, delivering an exceptional cleaning. Featuring 5 brushing modes and 3 intensity settings, it provides an intuitive user experience with personalized coaching through the Philips Sonicare app.

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Grant Supports Dental Care for Underserved in New Jersey

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation has provided $66,510 for dental care and education at the Overlook Dental Center in Summit, New Jersey. The funds will increase access to dental care and oral hygiene education for 1,000 underserved children in Greater Union County. The grant aims to integrate dental hygienists with pediatricians and family physicians, ensuring early childhood dental care and an established dental home for children.

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A Few Questions with Florian Hillen from VideaHealth

Dentistry Today

We were fortunate to have another insightful conversation with Florian Hillen from VideaHealth here at Dentistry Today. Our discussion centered around the transformative role of artificial intelligence in dentistry and its implications for the industry’s evolution. Before you dive into his perspectives, click here and take a moment to watch our editor-in-chief, Dr.

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Dental Forms Tips (and Templates) for New Dental Customers and Patients

YapiApp

A great dental patient experience goes beyond the actual treatment. It encompasses the entire process a patient goes through at your dental office. Research suggests that only 42.6% of patient satisfaction depends on the performance of the dentist , while clinical and non-clinical settings drive the remaining. Streamlining your dental patient forms is a great way to reduce wait times and enhance the patient experience.

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Am I A Candidate For Implant Supported Dentures?

Perio Perio

Unlike traditional dentures, which rest on the gums, implant supported dentures in Sterling, VA are anchored by dental implants. These tooth implants, typically made of titanium material, are surgically placed into the patient’s jawbone, giving them a sturdy base for the dentures to be attached to. This means that implant supported dentures are more stable and feel closer to natural teeth, compared to traditional dentures.

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Orascoptic Introduces Phantom Sports Frame

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Orascoptic has added a new sports frame to its collection. Perfect for the clinician prioritizing comfort, Phantom is a lightweight frame option that doesn’t compromise performance. Constructed using titanium, Phantom is the lightest sports frame available with built-in prescription on the market. Phantom is 15% lighter than the leading competitor, with prescription.

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Help with a Maui Wildfires Fundraiser

Denticle

As we all are well aware, the island of Maui was struck with a horrible disaster on August 8th, 2023. A lot of us probably know someone who has been impacted by this tragedy. You either know someone who lives there, someone who has a loved one there, or some other of the six degrees of separation we seem to have with almost everyone these days. For me, the person I thought of was Patrick Wardle.

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Kettenbach Releases a New Fluoride Varnish

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Profisil ® Fluoride Varnish contains 5 % sodium fluoride in a mucosa-friendly, pleasantly flavored dimethicone gel. This formula is not made with ethyl alcohol or colophony (rosin), thus reducing the potential of soft tissue irritation or rosin-based allergies. The benefit? No more stinging. No stickiness. No tackiness and no clumping! Instead, the patient feels a smooth, silky, lubricious surface on the teeth…a natural, clean experience.

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4 Tips for Boosting Your Dental School Application

The Big Brush

Getting into dental school is hard — really hard. According to a report from the American Dental Association, of the 112,053 dental school applications submitted in the United States and Canada in 2021, only 11.6% of applicants were accepted.

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Shofu Dental Corporation to Release DentaLaze on September 1

Dentistry Today

DentaLaze, from Shofu Dental Corporation, is a cost-effective wireless diode laser with superior performance and a compact, ergonomic design. It delivers 3W constant and 5W pulsed infrared power at 808nm with a distinctive green aiming beam for enhanced visual clarity during procedures. It is effective for a multitude of intraoral soft tissue procedures such as gingivectomy, frenectomy, and impression troughing.

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