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Accidental discovery leads to 601 new patients in one week

Odds are your practice is suffering because of a blind spot that I guarantee you’re not aware of. A blind spot that is costing you $5,000 to $54,000 a...

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NCOHF grant recipients to reach more than 30,000 at-risk children this year

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy (NCOHF) recently announced the recipients of four ...

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ADA and PopCap Games offer giveaways as alternative to Halloween candy

 SEATTLE, Wash., USA: The American Dental Association and PopCap Games, a digital games creator and a division of EA, have announced a joint campaign ...

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Kids can go ‘wild’ for multi-shaped braces

Increasing awareness of WildSmiles Designer braces among kids and parents is leading many orthodontists to go wild for WildSmiles. “WildSmiles is a ...

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Ortho2, Sesame unveil new data-sharing partnership

Sesame Communications, a leading provider of online patient communication and engagement tools for the orthodontic industry, and Ortho2, the largest ...

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University of Louisville students provide free care

LOUISVILLE, Ky., USA: During a two-day Remote Area Medical (RAM) event Sept. 8-9 in Somerset, Ky., nearly 80 University of Louisville dental school faculty ...

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Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists to host annual session

BALTIMORE, Md., USA: The Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO) will host its annual session from Sept. 20 to 23 at the Hilton Baltimore on ...

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Academy of General Dentistry announces 2012 fellows and masters

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced that 352 dentists have earned its prestigious Fellowship and Mastership ...

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Hu-Friedy launches online version of its dental recycling program

CHICAGO, Ill,, USA: With the launch of its new website, Hu-Friedy has introduced its dental instrument-recycling program online. Environdent entitles ...

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AGD Foundation awards grants to help increase access to care

CHCAGO, Ill., USA: With the generous support of its 2012 donors, the Academy of General Dentistry Foundation — the philanthropic partner of the ...

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‘Turn off that phone!’

The membership of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is composed of individuals who have first-hand experience dealing with ...

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What does it mean to ‘do research’? (Part One)

When students and residents talk about “doing research,” many are not thinking in the realm of classic research approaches, but rather writing ...

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Academy of Nutrition and dietetics touts the health benefits of fluoride

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Fluoride provides health benefits throughout a person’s life, especially for bones and teeth, according to the Academy of ...

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CDC: Half of American adults have periodontal disease

CHICAGO, Ill, USA: One out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease ...

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Leaders unite for children’s oral health

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: Leaders concerned with children’s health and welfare met here recently for the North American NCOHF Oral Health Zone Program ...

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AAID sues Texas Dental Board

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA: The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Austin seeking to invalidate a Texas ...

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Treat your paralysis-by-analysis syndrome

I speak to thousands of dentists each year and I see one common malady that probably affects the majority of them — paralysis-by-analysis syndrome. ...

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AACD announces class of 2012

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Excellence in cosmetic dentistry can be defined in many ways, but one of them is through AACD accreditation — the academy’s ...

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NuSmile crowns: a ‘gold standard’ for pediatric patients

A restorative solution for pediatric patients with early childhood caries, NuSmile crowns offer an esthetic alternative to traditional stainless-steel ...

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Great impressions start with injections

We all know that first impressions are everlasting, and I’m certain you would agree that the first impression we make with a new patient is one of the...

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DENTSPLY Professional donates $5,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure

NEW YORK, NY, USA: DENTSPLY Professional recently presented a $5,000 check to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. DENTSPLY Professional contributed a portion ...

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AGD holds Annual Session in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA: Between the hands-on workshops, the Welcome Reception and the general session on social media, opening day of the Academy of General ...

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Hygienists meet in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ, USA: It was a warm, fun and friendly atmosphere in Phoenix at the 89th Annual ADHA Meeting. While temperatures reached 102 degrees, it was cool...

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Americans score a D on oral health quiz; ADA launches new website to increase knowledge

CHICAGO, IL, USA: Americans need a serious brush-up when it comes to their oral health, according to a new survey from the American Dental Association (ADA)...

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US dental implant companies merge

BURLINGTON, Mass. & IRVINE, Calif., USA: After Dentsply's acquisition of Astra Tech Dental last year, another major player is poised to take on the ...

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A new foundation for your practice

For more than 20 years, Dentrix has built a reputation as a complete practice management solution. By combining intelligent patient management and flexible ...

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Study Links gum disease and HPV-status of head and neck cancer

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), once almost exclusively associated with cancer of the cervix, is now linked to head and neck cancer. ...

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Clinical benefits of the Inclusive Tooth Replacement Solution

A hallmark of the most successful modern clinicians is the ability to strike a balance between a daily load of 12 to 16 patients and maintaining the same ...

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3-D Vision: Let the journey begin with a passport to the future

Three-dimensional diagnostic vision in dental radiography is making waves in dentistry around the world. With multiple indications, we lack clarity with ...

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High schoolers can smile while exploring dental careers at summer camp in Maine

Portland, Maine, USA: With the official start of summer this week, many high school students have shifted gears from school studies  to summer camp. But ...

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Dental Tribune U.S. No. 8, 2025