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Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

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The dental, animal health product distributor to go private in $4.1B deal announced today.

Patterson Companies to Be Acquired by Patient Square Capital

Program Director, College of Health Sciences, Fones School of Dental Hygiene

Adriana Fields is an assistant professor and program director at the Fones School of Dental Hygiene. She joined the Fones team in 2020 and has served in the roles of adjunct professor and second-year clinical coordinator. She graduated from the University of New Haven, in Connecticut, with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 2007 and a master’s degree in healthcare administration in 2017. Before joining Fones, Director Fields taught in the dental hygiene program at the University of New Haven from 2012 to 2021. She is also active in the Connecticut Dental Hygienists’ Association, serving as treasurer, and with the Norwalk Community Health Center, serving on the its Bboard of Ddirectors.

Associate Director of Clinical Affairs, College of Health Sciences, Fones School of Dental Hygiene.

Dr Boyce has extensive experience in private practice, having worked as an associate dentist from 1991 to 1993, practice owner from 1993 to 2018, and associate again in 2019. She worked at Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport as an adjunct faculty/clinic dentist from 2015 to 2019, when she became dental administrator. In 2021, she was named and is currently the associate director of clinical affairs.

Recognized for her contributions to the field, Dr Boyce received the 2020 American Dental Hygienists’ Association Connecticut Gold Star Award and the 2022 Teledentistry Innovation in Education Award. She has presented at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) National Convention in 2022 and 2023, and at the ADEA Allied Dental Program Director’s’ Meeting Conference in 2024. Additionally, she serves on the ADEA Compendium on Dental Assisting Competency Revision Committee for Dental Materials (2024 to 2026).

As a Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA) Allied Dentist Site Visitor (DA/DH) since 2021 and a member of the CODA Review Committee (DA) from 2023, she is dedicated to advancing dental education. Dr Boyce has served as principal in securing more than $950,000 in grants for Fones School of Dental Hygiene since 2019, including funding from the American Rescue Plan for teledentistry innovation and from Delta Dental Foundation for the Senior Smiles program and Connecticut's first expanded-function dental-assisting program.

Assistant Professor, College of Health Sciences, Fones School of Dental Hygiene

Amanda Sargent is a dedicated and accomplished dental hygienist with more than 30 years of experience in the field of dental health. She holds a master of science degree in dental hygiene from the University of Bridgeport, in Connecticut, and completed her undergraduate studies, earning a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene, at the former Briarcliffe College in New York state.

Sargent is currently a professor of dental hygiene at the University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene School, where she has been inspiring and educating the next generation of dental hygienists for the past 4 years. Her passion for teaching is evident in her dynamic and engaging lectures, as well as her commitment to mentoring students in both clinical and academic settings.

Throughout her career, Amanda has been actively involved in the dental hygiene community and continuing her education, specifically in areas of interest such as special needs, pediatric patients, and patients suffering with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition to her academic pursuits, she maintains a part-time clinical position, providing comprehensive dental hygiene care with a focus on patient-centered treatment and preventive strategies. Her clinical expertise and compassionate approach ensure that her patients receive the highest standard of care.

She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Hygienists' Association, the American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance, and the American Dental Educators Education Association. She is also actively involved in community outreach programs, promoting oral health awareness, and providing free dental hygiene services to underserved populations.

Sargent's dedication to the field of dental hygiene, her excellence in teaching, and her contributions to clinical practice make her a respected leader and advocate for oral health.

Here’s a look at the history of technology adoption and the benefits gained by the first dental hygiene school, its students, and dental patients.

Intraoral Cameras, Teledentistry  Enabling Fones School to Advance Hygiene Education and Access to Care

[Sponsored] Invented by a dentist, Xpanders atraumatic elevators are designed to enable clinicians to avoid breaking root tips in their practice.

5Ws: Xpanders

Nisha Gupta, DDS, graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. She went on to do a general practice residency at Metrohealth Medical Center. Following that she started a dental practice from scratch with her husband. While the practice and their family was growing, Dr Gupta spent several years learning the ins and outs of dentistry in different practice settings, from public health clinics to corporate dentistry, associateship, all while growing her own practice. She not only believes it’s important to work on clinical skills, it is also important to work on leadership skills and has spent extensive time working on leadership development and public speaking. She has been involved with her local Toastmasters group for 5 years and has achieved several awards. She has also spent a majority of her time taking continuing education specifically in implants and sleep apnea.
Dr Gupta is currently a member of the LCDS, ODA, ADA, AGD and serves on the Ohio Dental Association Judicial Affairs Subcommittee. Dr Gupta has adopted the philosophy that while dentistry is important if you don't take care of your health, nothing else matters. She started not only working on her own personal health and fitness, but branching out into the community giving talks about health, diet, and wellness, and received her certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University.

With 9 modes and extremely accurate images, the EyeSpecial extraoral camera from Shofu is easy for any dental professional to use.

User-Friendliness Is a Hallmark of This Extraoral Dental Camera

All the latest product launches from the week of December 2-6, 2024.


New Dental Products – December 2-6, 2024

Frank J. Milnar, DDS, AAACD, is a graduate from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry in 1976. He is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Board Examiner for the Accreditation process. Dr Milnar maintains a full-time practice in St. Paul, Minnesota emphasizing Minimally Invasive and appearance related dentistry. He has published over 50 peer reviewed articles about the direct placement of composites, shade selection and porcelain materials and is on editorial review boards for dental journals. Dr Milnar has received the BIOCLEAR Mastership Award.

Clinicians should embrace new restorative solutions, including Tokuyama Dental America’s OMNICHROMA, to provide better patient care and more successful management of tooth wear. 

Conservative Treatment of Noncarious Class V Lesions

All the latest product launches from the week of November 25-29, 2024.


New Dental Products – November 25-29, 2024

The 4-in-1 compact CBCT unit features AI processing, reduced radiation, 16x11 FOV, improved resolution and mounting options.  


Owandy Radiology’s New I-Max 3D XPro Unveiled at GNYDM

Premier Dental’s new product allows clinicians to quickly and efficiently create natural-looking chairside composite veneers and anterior restorations with little clean-up.

New VeneerNow™ Injectable Matrix System Designed to Simplify Anterior Composite Restorations

The company is showcasing a variety of dental products and solutions at the 4-day event that kicks off today at the Javits Center.
