Dr. Oluwabunmi Tokede, a researcher and associate professor at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, has been awarded a five-year, $3.54 million grant to develop OpenMouth, an AI-powered research platform. Dr. Tokede said in an Aug. 5 news release that…
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The Environmental Protection Agency has released the Protocol for Developing the Fluoride Human Health Toxicity Assessment, marking the latest step in its expedited review of fluoride in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Seven notes:
Dentistry could offer additional benefits for practitioners compared to the medical field, according to Barry Lyon, DDS. Dr. Lyon recently spoke with Becker’s about why the career benefits of dentistry could be leading dental schools to see an increase in…
Join Vertex’s discussion with experts on evaluating and adopting a nonopioid therapy and integrating it into clinical practice. The discussion will explore relevant approaches to acute pain management and real-world insights on adoption.
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Here are six notable DSO acquisitions Becker’s has covered in the last 100 days: 1. Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental acquired nine practices in Florida from Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry. 2. Lincoln, Neb.-based Paradigm Oral Health completed a surgeon-led…
The dental industry has seen slight improvements in employment growth over the last 12 months, according to the American Dental Association’s “State of the U.S. Dental Economy” report for the second quarter of 2026. The ADA recently released its “State…