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Dental AI from Overjet Named to Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards

Dentistry Today

Overjet , the industry leader in dental AI (artificial intelligence), has been recognized with the prestigious Fast Company 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards in two categories for the use of innovative technology to improve oral health. Fast Company has named Overjet’s FDA-cleared Caries Assist — or what Fast Company calls ‘cavity-detection software’ — a world changing idea in software.

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My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just thinking about a smile can make us smile. A smile can induce laughter and bliss.

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MAX Surgical Specialty Management Celebrates Partnership with Coastal Oral Surgery

Dentistry Today

MAX Surgical Specialty Management LLC proudly announces its strategic alliance with Coastal Oral Surgery, joining forces with founding partners Riverside Oral Surgery and Oral Surgery Group to create the ultimate surgeon-led oral and maxillofacial surgical specialty (OMS) platform. Supported by MedEquity Capital, RF Investment Partners, and Kian Capital, MAX is dedicated to building the premier OMS-only specialty platform, emphasizing surgeon autonomy, independent practice identity, and clinical

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Diode laser in management of loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Published: 06 May 2023 BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 263 ( 2023 ) Cite this article details Abstract Objective Loss of taste (ageusia) is a symptom observed following recovery from COVID-19 infection. The loss of taste and smell sensation may negatively affect patients’ quality of life (QoL). The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Diode Laser in managing loss of taste sensation in patients with post-COVID syndrome versus the placebo.

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The Smilist Welcomes New CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

Dentistry Today

The Smilist Management announced the appointment of Andrew Mintz as chief executive officer. Andrew brings a wealth of expertise to this role, having previously served as chief executive officer for several very successful healthcare services platforms. He has a culture-first approach, an innovative mindset and the strategic capabilities to scale organizations and drive value for stakeholders.

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Working With Your Leadership Team

Dental Peers

In last month’s journey to developing your inner-CEO , we referenced the importance of working with a leadership team. Working more efficiently will mean delegating some managerial tasks to members of that team. Before considering which tasks you should delegate, I want to address one of the greatest obstacles I see to the effective operation of potentially great leadership teams.

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WellNow Urgent Care No Longer Contracted with EmblemHealth in New York

Dentistry Today

WellNow Urgent Care , one of the country’s fastest-growing urgent care providers, announced that it will no longer be in network with EmblemHealth. Starting Saturday, May 6, this change will affect all WellNow Urgent Care clinics in the state of New York. “WellNow Urgent Care clinics have worked tirelessly to provide convenient and essential care to our patients in the state of New York largely through extended hours,” said John Radford, M.D., President at WellNow Urgent Care.

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Henry Schein Acquires Regional Health Care Group

Dentistry Today

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced the acquisition of Regional Health Care Group Pty Ltd (RHCG), a medical products distribution company serving public- and private-sector customers in Australia and New Zealand. Since 1998, Henry Schein has served the Australian and New Zealand dental market, providing a wide range of dental products, equipment, and services to dental pro

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Alexa, Find a Dentist: Voice SEO For Dental Practices

My Social Practice

Voice Search and SEO for Dental Practices Voice search has come a long way since its introduction in the mid-2000s. The technology gained popularity with the advent of virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Voice search enables users to ask questions and give commands to their devices without typing, using only their voice. According to a report by Juniper Research predicts that there will be 8 billion digital voice assistants in use by 2023.

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Paperwork Blunder Keeps Some Navy Dentists Serving Longer Than Anticipated

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Due to an error in how years served were calculated, many United States Navy dentists and physicians who thought they were nearing the 20 years needed to retire are finding that they owe 3 more years. It seems that the clinicians’ creditable years of service were assessed incorrectly, leaving 65 dentists and doctors with additional service requirements.

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Why Every Dentist-In-Training Needs Disability Income Insurance

The Big Brush

While you are in training for a career in dentistry, it’s possible you may think that dealing with insurance can be deferred because, well, there’s time. Insurance can be dealt with once “real life” kicks in, you might say.

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Has Pregnancy Ruined Your Smile?

90210 Dentist

4 Minute Read: Pregnancy can take a toll on teeth , even when doing your best to get the nutrients necessary to support your baby and your body. To avoid the discomfort, treatment, and cost of extensive dental work, be sure to include extra dental visits as part of your routine prenatal care. Some of the dental issues that can be triggered by pregnancy include: Increased cavities Discolored teeth Loose teeth Gum disease Increased Cavities Hormonal changes increase the mouth’s acidity, often l

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Aspen Dental Releases Info on Recent Cybersecurity Incident

Denticle

Aspen Dental has released info on a recent cybersecurity incident. I'll report more as things develop. Here is what the company is saying so far. TAG - The Aspen Group experienced a cybersecurity incident that temporarily impacted our ability to access scheduling systems, phone systems and other business applications for Aspen Dental. Thanks to our IT team, the issue was discovered early, and we have been working diligently to bring systems back online as quickly and as safely as possible.

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Zirconia puzzle: what makes zirconia unique and how to choose the right zirconia

3M

The post Zirconia puzzle: what makes zirconia unique and how to choose the right zirconia appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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