Calgary startup OraQ secures $2.6M for its AI software for dentists to boost trust with patients

Calgary-based healthtech startup OraQ AI has secured $2.6 million in seed funding from dentists and other investors to commercialize its AI-powered clinical decision support software, BetaKit reported Monday. OraQ, which obtained approvals such as a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) from Health Canada and clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in … Read more

The Technology Powering the Practice of the Future

Dentistry, despite being a critical aspect of healthcare, has historically lagged other industries in adopting the latest technologies. While areas like information technology, manufacturing, and even other medical specialties have been quick to embrace advancements like artificial intelligence, digital record keeping and management systems, and big data analytics, dentistry has been relatively conservative. This slower … Read more

DEXIS Announces AI Enhancements to Dental Implant Workflow

Earlier this year, DEXIS launched its dental implant ecosystem so clinicians can manage their entire implant workflow, from diagnosis to delivery, with one integrated toolset. To enhance workflow efficiencies, DEXIS announces the release of a new intraoral scanning update, DEXIS™IS ScanFlow v.1.0.10. The update includes a new series of guided workflows, enhancements to its AI … Read more

ClearDent Unveils Online Booking Extension at 2024 Pacific Dental Conference

ClearDent is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its latest innovation, Online Booking. This new platform extension is designed to seamlessly integrate online booking capabilities into dental practices’ websites, revolutionizing the way patients schedule their appointments and interact with their dental care providers. ClearDent will be offering demonstrations of Online Booking at their booth … Read more

Maxim Software Systems Unveils EngageB: A Patient Engagement Solution for Dental Clinics

Maxim Software Systems is thrilled to announce the launch of EngageB, a groundbreaking web application designed to transform patient engagement in dental clinics. EngageB represents a significant leap forward in patient communication and relationship management. This autonomous solution empowers dental clinics to automate the entire patient engagement process, revolutionizing the way they interact with their … Read more

123Dentist Partners with Dentira eProcurement Platform for Business Spend Management

123Dentist has announced the selection of Dentira, a provider of next-gen spend management solutions, as its primary procurement partner. Dentira’s cutting-edge SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, empowered with the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), delivers real-time information on pricing, stock status, inventory and order status, and automates … Read more

ClearDent Marks its 20th Anniversary with the Launch of Hybrid and Full Cloud Solutions at the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, BC

ClearDent today announced the launch of the full cloud and hybrid versions of their market leading practice management software. The company will begin distributing ClearDent Link, a hybrid cloud solution for customers who wish to access their on-premise, server-based data in the cloud, and ClearDent Cloud, one of the country’s first and only pure cloud … Read more

Denti.AI Receives FDA Clearance for the First AI-Powered Dental Auto-Charting Software

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Denti.AI Auto-Chart, an AI-powered software developed by Denti.AI, has become the first and currently only dental auto-charting product cleared by the FDA. The device can assist dental professionals in the interpretation of intraoral and extraoral 2D x-ray images by detecting and numbering teeth and missing teeth. It also aids in detecting dental structures added through … Read more

Patient Engagement Gaps: Unlock the Hidden Powers of Automation

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By now, most, if not all practices, utilize automation as part of their workflow. However, can automation seek out revenue opportunities beyond what you expect from automated messages? RecallMax™ has identified three gaps in patient engagement that come from not using automation to the fullest extent. Gap 1: Limitations with automated messages Given the recent … Read more

3D Diagnostix Digital Services Now Integrated with Morita i-Dixel Imaging Software

J. MORITA USA, world-leader in imaging technology, has made the following announcement regarding a new partnership with 3D Diagnostix Digital Services. In an effort to provide dentists with technological innovations that will enhance patient outcomes, US-guided surgery provider, 3D Diagnostix recently decided to join forces with the leading dental/medical manufacturer, Morita for a direct connection … Read more

Breathe New Life into Your Practice Management Software – Part 2

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Part 2 – A Two Part Series Part 1 of this article introduced the benefits of several third-party software integrations. Part 2 continues by describing additional applications. Recall management The most effective applications target overdue and inactive hygiene patients with progressive messaging (multiple touch points) as their overdue (perio, recall and insurance interval) status changes. … Read more

Weekly Wisdom: Digital Security for Your Practice

  In this addition to Weekly Wisdom, Alex Zlatin tells us what is needed to have efficient digital security for a dental practice in order to be protected from ransomware and malware attacks.     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!  

The Pros and Cons of On-Premise vs Cloud-Based Dental Software Hosting

Each type of dental management software has its pros and cons. There’s no correct answer for what the best solution is, as you should be looking at which one best suits the needs of your office. Below are some comparisons between the two types of dental software to help you identify the main differences: Set-up … Read more

4 Most Common Types of Cybersecurity Threats

There’s every indication that the pandemic is changing the nature of cybersecurity. Online threats are evolving to match our new remote-work paradigm, with 91% of businesses reporting an increase in cyberattacks during the coronavirus outbreak.  Hackers are getting more and more sophisticated and targeted in their attacks. Many of these cyber threats have been around … Read more

Dental Software: On-Premises vs. Cloud vs. Hybrid

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When looking to get a new dental management software, there are many factors at play that determine which software is best suited for your office. One major consideration for dentists is where the software is hosted – on-premises or in the cloud. In recent years, many organizations have migrated from their legacy platform to the … Read more

How Can Dentists Improve Dental Care Using a Mobile Application?

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Like most other healthcare niches, dental and oral care facilities and experts have started to adopt mobile apps. Many dental care facilities have started to utilize mobile apps to the advantage of dental care treatment and practices. There is no surprise that we already have several great applications that are offering superb utility and exceptional … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Presents The New Generation 5 Of CAD/CAM Software With OraCheck

The possibilities offered by Primescan, Omnicam and CEREC are noticeably increasing with the new generation 5 software updates: Dentsply Sirona announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire OraCheck. The new OraCheck 5.0 will enable Dentsply Sirona to offer patient monitoring before, during and after treatment. Additionally, the updated Connect Software 5.1 now … Read more

Dentists ready for eHealth surgery

Please read this very carefully – I’ve been encouraging the folks on the committee to mandate encryption of records and communication in Ontario to step out from behind the curtain with no real luck.  Again, read VERY carefully and note who the responsibility falls to to ensure success of encryption. Dental is one of the … Read more

Dentists and Specialists Can Reduce Their Liability with Web Based Dental Software by Experience Dentistry

Applicable only to US dentists – pity! Bellevue,WA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011 Dentists and Specialists can reduce their liability with Experience Dentistry’s recently released ED 3.0 web based dental software. Whether you’re a licensed medical professional, office administrator or patient there are rules in place to protect records and the rights of patients. Dental professionals and … Read more