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Sathish Palayam, DDS, recently completed his 1,000th robotic dental implant.  The procedure was completed using the Neocis Yomi implant robot, according to a LinkedIn post from the technology manufacturer. Yomi is the first FDA-cleared, robot-assisted dental surgery system in the…

Dentistry is in need of major reforms in order to protect the sustainability of practices, according to one dentist. Krista Kappus, DDS, of Fitch Mountain Dental in Healdsburg, Calif., recently spoke with Becker’s to discuss the changes that would benefit…

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, MD, PhD, is warning against the use of dental amalgam for routine fillings.  Eight notes:  1. Dr. Ladapo made his recommendations based on the risks associated with mercury exposure, according to an Aug. 25 news…

Chicago-based Phase 1 Equity was launched in 2022 to support orthodontists and pediatric dentists, growing to support more than 20 offices in the U.S. Here is how the company has expanded its network so far this year:

Waterline testing may feel like a redundant step in your dental office procedures, especially if you already use treatment products. However, treating your water is not enough to be compliant. Why? Because even treated water still fails. In fact, in…

Plantation, Fla.-based Vitana Pediatric and Orthodontic Partners was recently ranked as the fastest-growing DSO by Inc. The 2025 Inc. 5000 list includes 4,999 companies representing $300.6 billion in total 2024 revenue. Thirty-nine dental companies were included on the list, including…

Here are more than 25 dental industry “firsts” Becker’s has reported on so far this year: 1. Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Medical University celebrated the opening of its Bitonte College of Dentistry by welcoming its inaugural class of 52 students. 2.…