The blind spot
The Blind Spot 30 August 2022
The Western University of Health Sciences, based in Pomona, California, has named a new dean of the college of dental medicine (CDM): Elizabeth Andrews, DDS, MS. The appointment was made effective...
The dental partnership organization, MB2 Dental, has launched its own charitable foundation – The MB2 Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a mission to provide financial assistance to its 5,000 plus employees in the event they experience unfores
Team members may nominate themselves or others for consideration for a monetary donation. The work of the Foundation will also include providing donations to local charities and organizations at...
This partnership will provide children at TeamSmile events with dental treatment free of cost with the help of Waterlase technology. BIOLASE donated iPlus Waterlase laser systems to provide these children with free preventative dental care and oral educat
TeamSmile launched in 2007 by Dr. Bill Busch of NKC Dental and Jason Krause of Henry Schein, Inc. Since their inception, it has held over 250 programs, served over 45,000 children, and provided over...
A common concern for offices is whether 3rd party financing is worth offering within a PPO office that already takes a large percentage hit on their prices. Do you have this...
Healthcare product company, Johnson & Johnson, has granted seed funding to 14 groups identified as changemakers in addressing health inequities. The effort is part of J&J’s Health Equity...
Dental care company, Aspen Dental, held its 8th annual Day of Service during which about 3,000 military veterans and their families received free care. More than 400 offices took part in the day,...
Custom and non-custom oral appliance, myTAP, from manufacturer Airway Management, Inc., could aid patients dealing with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Recent studies have shown that the...
New details have emerged in the lawsuit filed against oral surgeon Kirk E. Scott, M.D., D.D.S., and Stonebriar Facial and Oral Surgery in Frisco
In the original suit, filed in April 2021, a Texas woman claimed the dental specialist left a metal drill bit inside her jaw, failed to tell her about it, and then minimized the incident when it was...
Only tab32 provides the robust cloud technologies that practices and DSOs need to survive and thrive during these challenging times.The company’s cloud platform incorporates software to manage...
The Blind Spot 08 June 2022
Dental Lifeline Network seeks volunteers for its Donated Dental Services program
Dental Lifeline Network’s Donated Dental Services program provides comprehensive donated dental treatment to vulnerable individuals with disabilities or who are elderly or medically...
The Blind Spot 03 June 2022
Productive Dentist Academy Earns Three of Top Five Best Podcasts in Dentistry
Productive Dentist Academy (PDA), the nation’s leading dental consulting and marketing firm, recently announced its three wildly popular dental podcasts – “Everyday Practices Podcast,” “The Productive Dentist Podcast” and “Investment Grade Practices” earn
The Dental Podcast Directory (DentalPodcast.org) was created by Dr. Chance Bodini to identify and recognize the most influential voices within the dental profession.“Since 2015, the Dental Podcast...
The Blind Spot 31 May 2022
JDE Joins Other Dental Journals in Coordinated Focus on Oral Health in America
Dental education should update both its curriculum and delivery methods to prepare oral health professionals to succeed as part of multi-disciplinary health care team serving an increasingly diverse U.S. population—and, ultimately, to improve oral health
The articles were published as part of a coordinated initiative among four dental journals to draw attention to, and provide fresh insights about, a 2021 report, Oral Health in America: Advances and...
May 20, 2022 by AACD Executive Office
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) announced the newest members to be elected to AACD volunteer leadership positions at the Annual Membership Meeting held April 29, 2022, at the Annual...
The Blind Spot 27 May 2022
ADA Webinar: In-office plans can help dental practices offer affordable options for patients
Retaining Patients for Life with Recurring Revenue streams June 14
A free ADA webinar on June 14 will discuss how in-office patient membership plans — also known as direct primary care agreements — are empowering dental practices to compete with traditional...
The University of Pennsylvania Penn Dental Medicine school has shared findings from a study on factors impacting inflammation. The research found that immune system memory cells which carry response...
Today, we interview Frederik Marcil, Founder & CEO of Kube Innovation.
We have become accustomed to continuous evolution in healthcare in recent years. The dental market is not an exception.We can expect the introduction of novel and groundbreaking technologies that...
ADA, American Student Dental Association host first in-person Lobby Day since 2019
“We are always at our strongest when we come together — united in shared passion and purpose and in our advocacy.”ADA President Cesar R. Sabates, D.D.S., was all smiles at the podium at the...
Community health system, Montefiore Medicine, and Congressmen Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres garnered $3.3 million in federal funding for the Montefiore School Health Program (MSHP), which...
The Health Resources and Services Administration is launching the Community Health Worker Training Program - Applications are due June 14.
The Health Resources and Services Administration is launching the Community Health Worker Training Program.The new program, which is supported by $226.5 million in funding from the American Rescue...
The Blind Spot 25 April 2022
Local Dental Group to Honor Teachers and Collect Supplies for Their Classrooms
Simply Dental Management would sponsor or work with deserving charities or organizations who need the help of a network of 40 dental practices, 300 team members and 64,000 patients.Simply Dental...
Copyright © 2024 - All Rights Reserved
ISSN 2767-1178