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The American Dental Association’s 2023 SmileCon event did not draw large crowds, but there were still plenty of exciting things happening during the event in Orlando.

Finding Things to Smile About From a Slow SmileCon

New software tool from Dentsply Sirona uses Primescan data to create a custom 3D-visualization that can improve case acceptance for company’s clear aligner therapy.

New SureSmile Simulator Shows Patients What Their Smiles May Look Like

New technology from DEXIS integrates directly into sensors, streamlining x-ray analysis and pathology detection for clinicians for more efficient care. 

DEXIS to Launch DEXIS 10 Imaging Suite with DEXassist Feature

These new air turbine handpieces have a variety of features that aim to offer boosted efficiency and precision. 

NSK America Launches Ti-Max Z2 Series of Air Turbine Handpieces

Orthodontic practice management software Tops has launched a brand new patient engagement platform Tops DPX. 

Tops Unveils DPX Orthodontic Communication Platform

Hollywood actor Tom Hanks had his likeness stolen by a company that utilized artificial technology, aiming to promote a dental plan. 

Artificial Intelligence Deepfake Tom Hanks Used Without Permission for Dental Advertisement

Comprehensive suite of 26 AI-powered tools designed to help with clinical treatments and education.

New DentXcel.ai Software Uses AI-driven Tools

Lorne Lavine, DMD, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has more than 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his DMD from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, N.Y. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish TDD, a company that focuses on the specialized technological and HIPAA needs of the dental community. He can be reached at drlavine@thedigitaldentists.com or 866-204-3398.

Providing your dental practice with adequate cybersecurity measures requires blocking malware from systems, addressing any malware that does get through, and preparing to recover from a data breach. 

The 3 Critical Components of Effective Cybersecurity

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

Technologies help dentists connect with hard-to-reach patients and add convenience to treatment.  

Care From Afar

Digital dentistry is the future of dentistry, making it vital that clinicians familiarize and grow comfortable with all the digital dental technologies at their disposal

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