Creighton University School of Dentistry

Fluent™ Data Used by the School of Dentistry at Indiana University in Pediatric Dentistry Trends in the Use of Amalgam and Resin Composite Study

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

HAMILTON, N.J., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluent, the premier dental insights company delivering customized, actionable business intelligence to support a variety of dental stakeholder objectives, announced that its research partnership with the School of Dentistry at Indiana University has produced another article selected for peer-reviewed publication and was co-authored by Fluent's Chief Analytics Officer, Tim Downey.

Key Points: 
  • The study, published in the August 2023 Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), is titled "Amalgam or composite in pediatric dentistry: Analysis of private insurance claims data."
  • This article is the 13th published study using Fluent data and the 12th in collaboration with Indiana University.
  • The study examined the trends in the use of amalgam and resin composite in the United States using data gleaned from insurance claims submitted from January 2010 through March 2020.
  • The study revealed that girls were less likely to receive amalgam than boys and that the use of amalgam is trending down, with the sharpest decline noted in 2014.

P&R Dental Strategies' Data Used by the School of Dentistry at Indiana University in Pediatric Pulpal Therapy Treatment Usage Trends Study

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

HAMILTON, N.J., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P&R Dental Strategies, LLC (P&R), the premier dental insights company delivering customized, actionable business intelligence to support a variety of dental stakeholder objectives, announced today that its research partnership with the School of Dentistry at Indiana University has produced another study selected for peer-reviewed publication and co-authored by P&R's Chief Analytics Officer, Tim Downey.

Key Points: 
  • The study, which was published in the October 27, 2022 online issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), is titled "Insurance Claim Data Trends in Pulpal Therapy for Pediatric Patients."
  • JADA is the nation's premier dental journal and has previously featured two other IU/P&R collaborative articles.
  • The study identifies differences in usage trends for two specific pulpal therapy treatments in pediatric patients during an 11-year period from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2020.
  • P&R Dental Strategies customers can depend on the support of an industry-leading team of dentists, consultants and statisticians to focus on their unique challenges.

Norton Rose Fulbright adds insurance regulatory and transactions team in New York and Los Angeles

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Joining from Locke Lord, Romano and Keir will practice in Norton Rose Fulbrights New York office, and Bank and Bottalico will be based in the firms Los Angeles office.

Key Points: 
  • Joining from Locke Lord, Romano and Keir will practice in Norton Rose Fulbrights New York office, and Bank and Bottalico will be based in the firms Los Angeles office.
  • The team joins Norton Rose Fulbrights renowned global insurance practice, with leading practices in the UK, Australia, Singapore and South Africa as well as continental Europe.
  • Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright provides the worlds preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.

Bright Now!® Dental Opens First Affiliated Office in Beaumont, CA

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Dental office , serving the community of Beaumont, CA.

Key Points: 
  • Dental office , serving the community of Beaumont, CA.
  • Dental office provides full-service general dentistry, plus specialty care services, such as orthodontics (braces), Invisalign, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and implants.
  • Opening this new location helps Smile Brands and its affiliated dental groups achieve their mission to provide "Smiles for Everyone" by bringing affordable dental care to local neighborhoods.
  • Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA.

Bright Now! Dental Announces Opening of New Oviedo Location

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Dental location provides preventative care and general dentistry, plus specialty care services, such as orthodontics (braces), Invisalign, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics and implants.

Key Points: 
  • Dental location provides preventative care and general dentistry, plus specialty care services, such as orthodontics (braces), Invisalign, oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics and implants.
  • To celebrate the grand opening, the new Oviedo dental office will offer a special $29 New Patient Check-Up Package, including exam with oral cancer screening and digital x-rays, and $100 off dental services over $300.
  • Opening this new location helps Smile Brands and its affiliated dental groups achieve their mission to provide "Smiles for Everyone" by bringing affordable dental care to local neighborhoods.
  • Dental, Monarch Dental, Castle Dental, A+ Dental Care, OneSmile Dental, Johnson Family Dental, P3 Dental Group, and DecisionOne Dental Partners offices in 18 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Charles William Wilcox, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Saturday, September 8, 2018

PAPILLION, Neb., Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles William Wilcox, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Professional of the Year in the field of Dentistry in recognition of his role as Prosthodontist at Charles William Wilcox, DDS and Professor Emeritus at Creighton University School of Dentistry.

Key Points: 
  • PAPILLION, Neb., Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles William Wilcox, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Professional of the Year in the field of Dentistry in recognition of his role as Prosthodontist at Charles William Wilcox, DDS and Professor Emeritus at Creighton University School of Dentistry.
  • With its inception in 1905, Creighton University School of Dentistry is respected for their work in the field of dentistry.
  • Devoted to improving the health of their community, the university "has prepared more than 5,000 dentists for lives of professional excellence, community leadership and compassionate service."
  • An active member in the United States Air Force for over twenty three years, Dr. Wilcox retired at the Rank of Colonel.

Charles William Wilcox, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, June 15, 2018

PAPILLION, Neb., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles William Wilcox, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Professional of the Year in the field of Dentistry in recognition of his role as Prosthodontist at Charles William Wilcox, DDS and Professor Emeritus at Creighton University School of Dentistry.

Key Points: 
  • PAPILLION, Neb., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles William Wilcox, DDS is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Professional of the Year in the field of Dentistry in recognition of his role as Prosthodontist at Charles William Wilcox, DDS and Professor Emeritus at Creighton University School of Dentistry.
  • With its inception in 1905, Creighton University School of Dentistry is respected for their work in the field of dentistry.
  • Devoted to improving the health of their community, the university "has prepared more than 5,000 dentists for lives of professional excellence, community leadership and compassionate service."
  • Dr. Wilcox Dedicates this recognition to his wife, Donna Kay Wilcox, thanking her for her continuing love and support.

Grant Road Dental Delivered Nearly $400,000 in Donated Dentistry

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Overall, the volunteers were able to provide 50 implants, 60 crowns and 32 extractions, totaling nearly $400,000 in donated dentistry.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, the volunteers were able to provide 50 implants, 60 crowns and 32 extractions, totaling nearly $400,000 in donated dentistry.
  • Grant Road Dental is a rapidly growing dental practice serving the needs of Bay Area residents since 2001 with comprehensive dental care, including; general dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign and treatment of sleep apnea.
  • Grant Road Dental is an affiliate of Smile Brands Inc. which provides administrative, marketing and business support services so clinical staff can concentrate on providing the highest quality dental care.
  • Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 14,000 smiles and $12 million in donated dentistry.