Management

Industry experts share their predictions for what lies ahead for the dental industry this year, with artificial intelligence, digital dentistry, additive manufacturing, and preventive care all at the forefront.

Practice management tools play a pivotal role in orchestrating and optimizing all the essential processes within a dental practice. As we delved into the landscape of 2023, we noted several standout practice management tools, each designed to address the evolving needs of dental professionals and enhance the overall patient experience. As technology continues to advance, the tools listed here are poised to play an increasingly integral role in shaping the future of dental health care administration.

This new artificial intelligence software automatically checks patients’ benefits and eligibility before the appointment, streamlining front office workflows.

MouthWatch’s annual “Tellies” Teledentistry Innovation awards acknowledge 5 clinicians, groups, or programs that aim to change the field of dentistry for the better.

Direct-to-consumer telehealth company will no longer provide clear aligners or customer care for existing customers.

This cordless, mobile diode laser from K2 will now be distributed through Mid America Dental Sales, offering practitioners a new soft tissue solution in the dental practice.

At the Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023, Dental Products Report had a chat with Aaidil Zaman of the Wall Street Alliance Group to discuss financial planning for dentists. [3 minutes]

At the Greater New York Dental Meeting 2023, Dental Products Report had a chat with presenter, Crystal Spring, RDH, BS, LAP, to discuss dental practice staffing and benefits. [1 minute]

Weave’s various patient communication and scheduling features will now be directly integrated into cloud-based orthodontic practice management system, Blue by Dolphin.

Heartland Dental has officially chosen VideaHealth as its dental artificial intelligence partner, strengthening analysis and providing enhanced care for patients in the network.

Digital dental products company 3Sixty has announced new additions to its product portfolio, including aligners, crowns, and other efficiency-boosting solutions.

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® and Hip Hop Public Health have unveiled the Paste Time Educator Toolkit, a free online resource designed to help teachers integrate engaging oral health education into their curricula using the power of music.

The company wants anyone who visits a PDA-created website to enjoy the experience and convenience.

Dental artificial intelligence company’s PARL Assist is designed to detect and outline instances of PARL on periapical radiographs for patients ages 12 and above.

Dental Products Report spoke with Henry Schein One Product Manager for Patient Experience Andrea Gallimore to learn about why it's so important to be ready to communicate and interact with your patients when and how they want to connect. [6 minutes]

This rebrand from TempMee to GoTu aims to reaffirm a commitment to matching clinicians with the dental practices they deserve.

New collaboration designed to provide an integrated technology solution for patient financing, customizable dental plans, and payment processing.

From coat drives to Freedom Day USA, this West Virginia practice cares for the community in numerous ways beyond traditional dentistry.

By merging the ADA Science & Research Institute and the Forsyth Institute, the new establishment promises to revolutionize the landscape of oral health research and innovation.

Henry Schein was hit with a cybersecurity incident October 14, and is currently in the works to address this situation.

This new software platform employs artificial intelligence to connect clinicians and patients.

Advanced technology helps uncover opportunities for dentists and dental practices to improve organic rankings on Google.

This health care delivery organization has found success in lowering the cost of dental care for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, effectively expanding care and access for patients who need it.

We spoke to real estate and dental practice transition experts to find out what to do—and what not to do—when moving your dental practice.

Practice Pink, Henry Schein’s cancer research support initiative, will allow dental practitioners to purchase pink practice supplies, apparel, and more in support of finding a cure.

New campaign targeting consumers across the United States features free SheerWhite! teeth whitening kits provided by the practices.

This exclusive mechanical room promotion will enable dental practices to claim free accessories with the purchase of air compressors and vacuums from Midmark.

This year’s Denobi Awards will have a brand new award to give out––the Speaking Consulting Network Rising Star Award, meant to recognize new dental talent and leadership.

This all-in-one platform from Henry Schein One is said to strengthen patient communications in the dental practice all while integrating with any practice management system.

Join Mastermind host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she and John Flucke, DDS, Kevin Henry, Sima Yakoby Epstein, DMD, Sarah Suttles, EFDA, and Bethany Sugar, CDA, discuss the best ways to retain good dental staff. [30 minutes]