Dental

Solventum Hosts Inaugural Investor Day Ahead of Its Planned Spinoff from 3M

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solventum will host its inaugural Investor Day today in New York City ahead of its planned spinoff from 3M (NYSE: MMM). The Company is anticipated to spin off from 3M on April 1, 2024, and has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange as "SOLV."

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solventum will host its inaugural Investor Day today in New York City ahead of its planned spinoff from 3M (NYSE: MMM).
  • Enhanced focus and agility as a stand-alone company to pursue tailored capital allocation strategies aligned with industry- and market-specific dynamics.
  • "We look forward to introducing you to the future of Solventum during our inaugural Investor Day event," said Hanson.
  • Solventum historical financials in Form 10 and Q1 2024 are prepared as a carve-out of 3M Company.

2024 Recipients of the AADOCR Delta Dental Institute Oral Health Equity Research Award Announced

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) are proud to name Marvellous Akinlotan, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and Jason Semprini, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, as the 2024 recipients of the AADOCR DDI Oral Health Equity Research Award .

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  • WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) are proud to name Marvellous Akinlotan, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and Jason Semprini, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, as the 2024 recipients of the AADOCR DDI Oral Health Equity Research Award .
  • This year, the Oral Health Equity Research Award will support two research awards of $25,000 each.
  • Established in 2023 with generous support from the Delta Dental Institute, the Oral Health Equity Research Award supports research in the areas of 1) advancing recommendations for greater oral health equity in populations that lack access to dental care and 2) improving oral health literacy for underserved populations.
  • Click here to learn more about the AADOCR DDI Oral Health Equity Research Award.

New Dental Hygiene Scholarship launches thanks to the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTA Foundation, in partnership with Benco Family Foundation, is proud to open applications this month for their new dental hygiene scholarship program , funded by the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTA Foundation, in partnership with Benco Family Foundation, is proud to open applications this month for their new dental hygiene scholarship program , funded by the Lawrence and Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene.
  • As the US faces a shortage of dental hygienists, this scholarship aims to increase access to a dental hygiene career, especially for those that have historically lacked access to it.
  • Dental hygienists are vital members of the dental team and are often the trusted partner between the patient and the dental office.
  • "This new dental hygiene scholarship in honor of Larry & Sally Cohen will impact so many aspiring dental hygienists and oral health for years to come," says Sarah Miller, DTA Foundation Executive Director.

AXLE Announces Dentistry Software for Streamlining Dental Care

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Manage, analyze, and grow - AXLE is here to help dental practices capitalize on AI and automation to boost retention and production.

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  • Defined by an agile, customer-centric design, the dental platform allows dental professionals to maintain a simple, unified hub for their management tasks and patient care.
  • Since its launch in 2020, AXLE has been at the forefront of revolutionizing dental care through AI-powered automated solutions .
  • By streamlining operations, from scheduling to billing, analytics, and more, the dental platform has solidified its position in the dental industry.
  • Download the AXLE app or visit https://meetaxle.com/ to learn more about how AXLE is revolutionizing dental experiences for patients and providers.

Benevis Celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition Week

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Atlanta, GA, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevis , a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 3 through March 9, 2024.

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  • Atlanta, GA, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevis , a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, celebrates Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 3 through March 9, 2024.
  • "We are honored to recognize the many wonderful contributions of our 750 Dental Assistants during this special celebratory week.
  • To honor Dental Assistants Recognition Week, Benevis has provided each office with a stipend to organize a personalized celebration for the Dental Assistants.
  • For Dental Assistants and dental professionals interested in joining Benevis, visit https://careers.benevis.com/careers for more information.

Reeves College Receives Dental Accreditation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Edmonton, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reeves College is pleased to announce that the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) accredited the Edmonton South Campus’ Dental Assisting program for two years.

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  • Edmonton, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reeves College is pleased to announce that the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) accredited the Edmonton South Campus’ Dental Assisting program for two years.
  • Furthermore, Reeves College Edmonton South put the Dental Assisting program on the books in June 2022.
  • We, and our students, were positively elated when we heard the great news.”
    The Dental Assisting program at Reeves College Edmonton South is an 11-month Program.
  • It includes a 140-hour-long practicum, and optional career opportunities are dental office, hospital dental department, dental laboratories, and public health clinics.

Global Dental Implants Material, Product, Design & Regional Market Insights & Forecasts 2024-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The "Global Dental Implants Market (by Material, Product, Design & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Dental Implants Market (by Material, Product, Design & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global dental implants market has been segmented on the basis of material, product and design.
  • In terms of the product, the global dental implants market can be divided into endosteal implants, subperiosteal implants, transosteal implants and others.
  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global dental implants market segmented on the basis of material, product, design and region, with potential impact of COVID-19.

Sonendo Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Sonendo, Inc. (OTCQX: SONX) (“Sonendo”), a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced that Michael P. Watts is stepping down from the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024, to pursue new opportunities.

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  • Sonendo, Inc. (OTCQX: SONX) (“Sonendo”), a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced that Michael P. Watts is stepping down from the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective March 15, 2024, to pursue new opportunities.
  • Chris Guo, Sonendo’s Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller, has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
  • Sonendo’s Board of Directors will conduct a search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
  • He is an excellent business partner and has made many contributions to our growth and success, including having built strong finance and information technology organizations,” said Bjarne Bergheim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sonendo.

Poznan University of Medical Sciences Expands Partnership with Kaplan to Offer Students Additional Prep for Medical and Dental Licensing Exams

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), one of Poland’s leading institutions to train aspiring doctors, is expanding its partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan to provide students with an even more powerful and diverse suite of services.

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  • Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), one of Poland’s leading institutions to train aspiring doctors, is expanding its partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan to provide students with an even more powerful and diverse suite of services.
  • Effective immediately, medical and dental students will have access to Kaplan resources from the first day of their academic journey through graduation.
  • And beginning this spring, all third year PUMS medical students will enroll in a hybrid on-campus/live online class for the USMLE ®, the multi-step licensing exam to practice medicine in the United States, to be led by Kaplan instructors.
  • This will be in addition to the digital prep assets for the USMLE that PUMS students already have access to at the start of their third year.

Planet DDS Ranks No. 90 on Inc. Magazine’s Pacific Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies List

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

90 on the annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, showcasing the company as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America's Pacific region.

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  • 90 on the annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, showcasing the company as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America's Pacific region.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Inc. magazine for our continued success," said Eric Giesecke , CEO of Planet DDS.
  • Planet DDS joins the regional Inc. ranking with other dentistry companies such as MB2 Dental, Specialty1 Partners, Lollipop Pediatric Dentistry, and Acorn Dentistry for Kids.
  • Planet DDS now boasts one of the largest dental databases globally, demonstrating its technological prowess and dedication to helping its customers grow their practices.