ADSO sues the Colo. dental board

The Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) has sued the Colorado Dental Board, claiming a rule change that affects DSO ownership threatens patient access, specifically for Medicaid patients, according to a press release dated July 30 from ADSO. ADSO is challenging changes made to Colorado’s Dental Practice Act Sunset bill (SB25-194), which went into effect June 30, claiming the updated rule imposes new restrictions on dentist-DSO relationships and creates compliance challenges and uncertainties for dentists, provider networks, and DSOs. The organization is asking the Colorado Court of Appeals to set aside the new rule changes, according to the press release.
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New One-Year Clinical Data Demonstrates Predictable Performance of the PrimeTaper EV Implant System

Dentsply Sirona announces the results of a new multicenter, prospective, post-market clinical study evaluating the one-year performance of the PrimeTaper EV implant system. Conducted across five centers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, the United States, and Germany, the open-label, single-arm study followed 136 patients from implant placement through permanent restoration and one year of follow-up after permanent restoration. The study assessed implant survival, stability (measured by insertion torque and resonance frequency analysis), marginal bone level changes, and safety. One year after permanent restoration, implant survival was 98.5% (134 of 136 implants), with an implant success rate of 95.6%. These findings support predictable early clinical performance and reinforce the strength of Dentsply Sirona’s evidence-based approach to implant design. 

Short-Term Dental Outreach and Its Impact on Underserved Communities: Clinical, Educational, and Collaborative Outcomes from a Mission in El Salvador
By Regina Espinoza, DDS, MBA, FICD, SHINE Dental Missions (Sharing Hope In Neighborhoods Everywhere)

Oral health disparities remain a significant global health issue, particularly in underserved populations with limited access to dental care. Short-term dental missions aim to address immediate needs while also providing educational opportunities for trainees.  A five-day dental mission was conducted in El Salvador, evaluating clinical output, educational outcomes and collaborative impact. A total of 461 patients were treated over five days. Services included 139 restorative procedures, 118 extractions, 208 preventive treatments, and 10 root canal treatments, along with 205 fluoride applications and 433 oral hygiene instruction sessions. Short-term dental missions can deliver meaningful clinical care while significantly enhancing dental education. Integration of medical screening and local providers strengthens patient safety, sustainability, and overall impact.  Access the full report here.

Carbon Launches DB 4000, a High-Impact Denture Base Resin Delivering High Work of Fracture, Print Accuracy, and Better Economics for Dental Labs

Carbon announced the launch of DB 4000, a high-impact denture base resin engineered for dental labs producing 3D-printed digital dentures on Carbon's M-Series printers. FDA-cleared and compliant with ISO 20795-1, DB 4000 combines high fracture toughness and high print accuracy with a more competitive cost per part than leading alternatives*, delivered through a familiar single-cure workflow that integrates directly into the Carbon ecosystem. DB 4000 takes its name from its mechanical properties: a work of fracture of 4,000 J/m², tested at 37°C in water under modified ISO 20795-1 conditions, 31% tougher than the published Work of Fracture results of the category leader for denture base resins*. As Carbon puts it: 'The number in the name is the proof.' In addition to work of fracture, DB 4000 averaged 97% global accuracy within ±130μm and 95% intaglio accuracy within ±100μm in Carbon's internal validation testing, surpassing the category leader*. Engineered for dimensional accuracy, DB 4000 and its printing workflow accurately reproduce the original STL specifications in the final printed denture, supporting consistent, well-fitting denture bases. DB 4000 is available now in the United States for dental labs and validated for Carbon's M-Series printers. To learn more about DB 4000, visit carbon3d.com/material-db4000-labs