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Here are seven artificial intelligence updates that have taken place since July 11: 1. Dental AI company Pearl introduced Imagecheck, an AI-powered dental radiograph quality assurance program. 2. Trust AI raised $6 million to support its product offerings for dentists. …

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California has installed Yang Chai, DDS, DMD, PhD, as its next president. In addition to being dental school dean, Dr. Chai is University Professor of Dentistry, Stem Cell Biology…

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry has opened a de novo practice location in Toledo, Ohio.  Riverbend Endodontics is the organization’s first practice in Ohio, and is led by Judy Boutros, DDS, and Maxwell Beattie, DDS, according to…

Dental practices in Virginia are having trouble with dental hygienist staffing, leading to many practices unable to meet demand for routine cleanings and preventive care, according to an Oct. 8 report from WHRO. Due to the shortage of dental hygienists,…

Jenks, Okla.-based Lumio Dental has purchased a dental practice in Southlake, Texas.  The DSO acquired Haven Dental, which was founded by Tyler Brady, DMD, according to an Oct. 9 news release from Dental Pitch Brokerage, which provided guidance to the…

Here are six DSOs that have gained new investments this year to fuel growth and establish a better financial standing: 1. Detroit-based Motor City Dental Partners received financing from Brightwood Capital Advisors, a private credit firm. The funding will be…

The Maine legislature recently passed a bill creating a new pathway for prospective clinicians to earn an adjunct dentist license, WGME reported Oct. 8. The bill allows applicants with international dentistry degrees to practice under the general supervision of a…