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Feds launch investigation into controversial dental device, inventor
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Justice have launched a criminal investigation into the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, a retainer-like device that claims it can expand the jaw without surgery, CBS and Kaiser Health News reported April 12.
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10 dental technology updates from March
From dental implant robotic firsts to the construction of the world's largest dental simulation lab, here are 10 dental technology updates Becker's reported on in March:
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Connecticut dentist uses Yomi robot in 80% of implant procedures
Ryaz Ansari, DDS, an oral surgeon in West Hartford, Conn., utilizes the Yomi dental implant robot during 80 percent of his dental implant procedures, according to an April 3 report by we-ha.com.
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First-year dental student gains patent for aerosol protection system
A first-year dental student at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine in Newark, N.J., was recently granted a patent for his dental aerosol protection system.
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ADA asks for issues with palatal expanders to be reported to FDA
The American Dental Association is asking the public and dental professionals to report concerns with certain palatal expanders to the FDA.
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Dental Innovation Alliance invests in 2 dental tech companies
Dental Innovation Alliance made its first investments in dental technology companies UptimeHealth and Relu.
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Vivos Therapeutics reports $16M in 2022 revenue: 5 notes
Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics brought in $16 million in full-year 2022 revenue.
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Vivos Therapeutics acquires intellectual property from Advanced Facialdontics
Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics recently acquired certain product rights and patents from Advanced Facialdontics.
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FDA evaluates safety concerns of controversial dental device
The FDA is evaluating safety concerns of fixed nonremovable palatal expanders such as the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance after the device was targeted in multiple lawsuits for allegedly causing severe damage to patients' teeth.
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Biolase sees 24% revenue growth in 2022
Dental laser company Biolase reported a 24 percent growth in year-over-year revenue for 2022.
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US Air Force base implementing dental CAD software
The Holloman Air Force Base in Otero County, N.M., is integrating a computer-assisted design and manufacturing machine for dental care.
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3 states debuting Yomi dental implant robot
Here are three dental practices that were the first in their states to use the Yomi dental implant robot for the first time, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 28:
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Kansas practice becomes 1st Aspen Dental affiliate to utilize implant robot system
A practice in Topeka, Kan., is the first Aspen Dental affiliate to use the Yomi dental implant robot system, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported March 25.
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High Point University dental school developing world's largest simulation lab
High Point (N.C.) University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine is installing SIMtoCARE dental units as part of its goal to create the world's largest simulation lab.
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Missouri practice 1st in state to use dental implant robot
Justin M Schlaikjer, DDS, Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Sunset Hills, Mo., is the first practice in the state to use the Yomi dental implant robot, Fox 2 Now reported March 18.
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Portable dental anesthesia device wins 2023 Ortho Innovator Award
Cosmo Haralambidis, DMD, received the 2023 Ortho Innovator Award for the Dental Pain Eraser, a portable electronic dental anesthesia device.
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FDA allegedly looking into dental device after lawsuits, investigation
The FDA has reportedly begun to look into the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, a retainer-like device that has been the source of several lawsuits alleging that it caused severe damage to patients' teeth, CBS News and Kaiser Health News reported March 15.
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Straumann Group launches dental implant navigation system
Straumann Group has developed Straumann Falcon, a surgical navigation system to aid with dental implant procedures.
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Carbon launches new aligner production workflow
Carbon, a 3D dental printing company, has created a new production workflow for clear aligners.
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Gen4: ‘We are here to change dentistry’
In a DSO, who’s in charge – Corporate, or the dentist? Gen4 Dental Partners says: How about both?
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