LightForce Orthodontics Secures $80 Million Series D Funding Led By Ally Bridge Group, Opens Second Digital Factory
LightForce Orthodontics will expand its manufacturing capabilities to advance production and further, its custom orthodontic treatments using AI and 3D printing.BURLINGTON, Mass. - August 2, 2023 - LightForce Orthodontics, makers of the world ’s first fully personalized 3D printed braces system, today announced it raised an $80 million Series D round led by Ally Bridge Group. Transformation Capital, and Care Capital. Omega Venture Partners, Matter Venture Partners, and the American Association of Orthodontics also participated in the round, as did existing LightForce...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 2, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Director of Public Policy, State
OrganizationFounded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based advocacy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate, and promote sound policy and program development; its overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide.  The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent and equitable organization.Position summaryThe Directo...
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - August 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: samin Source Type: news

A critical review of the material properties guiding the clinician ’s choice of root canal sealers
ConclusionsThere has been a rapid increase in materials identifying as bioceramics on the market. These materials have diverse chemistries, and some of the constituents are not declared. This may affect the clinical performance of these materials.Clinical significanceSmart materials developed on the clinical need which are appropriately tested are necessary for a paradigm shift in root canal obturation. It is important to use reputable materials that have been adequately researched in clinical practice. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 2, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

3M sells anesthetic products business to Pierrel for $70M
3M Co. said Tuesday it has sold a portion of its dental local anesthetic portfolio, which was sold mostly in Europe and Asia, to Pierrel S.p.A. of Italy, in a $70 million deal.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 2, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Mark Reilly Source Type: news

Underprivileged Children Across the U.S. Receive Dental Services Thanks to Charity Auction
 America ’s ToothFairy and MGE: Management Experts work together to provide oral health education and grants for restorative dental care.A young girl and her father participate in an oral health education event in Owatonna, MN. Superhero-themed educational materials provided by America ’s ToothFairy and sponsored by MGE: Management Experts engaged 10,000 kids and their caregivers at events across the United States last year. The oral health education kits will be provided for back-to-school events again this year thanks a charity auction that raised more the $100,000 to support preventive and restorative dental se...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 1, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Delta Dental addresses the senior oral health crisis through systemic and legislative action
Santa Cruz County in California is home to pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland, and the residents who live there experience sunshine 300 days a year. The county is also home to more than 50,000 seniors, who are the most underserved and vulnerable population when it comes to oral health care. That ’s why the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California, is partnering with community health centers, Dientes Community Dental Care…
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Laura Newpoff Source Type: news

Delta Dental and its community partners address the senior oral health crisis in California
Santa Cruz County in California is home to pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland, and the residents who live there experience sunshine 300 days a year. The county is also home to more than 50,000 seniors, who are the most underserved and vulnerable population when it comes to oral health care. That ’s why the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California, is partnering with community health centers, Dientes Community Dental Care…
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Laura Newpoff Source Type: news

Summer picks: what ’s the reality behind the ‘Love Island smile’? – podcast
As the 10th series of the ITV show finishes, viewers may have noticed the perfectly straight, white teeth of the contestants. But are there risks associated with achieving a flawless smile? In this episode from January 2023, Madeleine Finlay speaks to dentist Paul Woodhouse about some of the dangers of dental tourismClips: Dental Design Turkey, Dental Centre TurkeyContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - August 1, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Presented and produced by Madeleine Finlay, with Paul Woodhouse. Sound design by Joel Cox, the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Dentists Love Island Dentistry Health Source Type: news

Digitization accuracy and scannability of different prosthodontic materials: An in vitro trial
ConclusionsAirborne-particle abraded titanium had better trueness and scannability than PEEK and PMMA. However, PEEK was the most precisely scanned material. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 31, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Effects of climate change and urbanization on bridge flood vulnerability: a regional assessment for Harris County, Texas - Pervaiz F, Hummel MA.
The failure of stream-crossing bridges during flood events can endanger human life, impede evacuation planning and emergency response efforts, and cause long-term disruptions to transportation systems and local and regional economies. Expanding urban devel...
Source: SafetyLit - July 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

Which dental and psychosocial factors may predict bullying occurrence in adolescence? - Freire-Maia J, Clementino LC, Pereira TS, Martins-J únior PA.
DESIGN: Cohort study. STUDY POPULATION: 639 preschool children at baseline (T1) and 429 adolescents at follow-up (T2). OUTCOME MEASURES: Oral health conditions (untreated dental caries, dental trauma and malocclusion, sense of coherence (SOC), self...
Source: SafetyLit - July 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Solving the health care talent shortage, one loan at a time
As part of a push to solve Canada’s chronic shortage of health care professionals, charity Windmill Microlending and the country’s largest dental training program have teamed up to offer a new form of educational financing for immigrant dentists. Last week, Windmill and Mississauga, Ont.-based…#windmillmicrolending #prepdoctors #muslim #claudiahepburn #windmill #muslims #calgary #mariaeriksen #bankofcanada #canadians
Source: Reuters: Health - July 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dentistry responding in domestic violence and abuse (DRiDVA) feasibility study: a qualitative evaluation of the implementation experiences of dental professionals
CONCLUSION: DVA training coupled with robust referral pathways to a named specialist DVA advocate increases knowledge and awareness of the signs of DVA and confidence in making onward referrals. Further research is needed to understand how to increase dental professional willingness to ask patients about DVA. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 28, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Augmented Reality and 3-dimensional Dynamic Navigation System Integration for Osteotomy and Root-end Resection
ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this in vitro study, the integration of an AR head-mounted device to 3D-DNS is feasible for osteotomy and RER. AR improved the accuracy and time efficiency of 3D-DNS in osteotomy and RER. Head-mounted AR has the potential to be safely and reliably integrated into 3D-DNS for endodontic microsurgery. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 27, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

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