In the busy environment of a dental practice, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of dental waterlines is paramount. The often-overlooked biofilm buildup in these waterlines can harbor dangerous pathogens, posing significant health risks to both patients and staff. Enter the FASTCheck15 waterline test—a quick, reliable solution designed to give dental professionals peace of mind. Because, as we know, “it’s not just your water, it’s your waterlines.”

The Biofilm Challenge

Biofilm, a slimy layer of bacteria that can form inside waterlines, is an invisible, persistent problem in dental practices. This biofilm is the home for potentially harmful bacteria that pose a health risk to patients and clinicians when exposed during dental procedures. The implications can be serious: infections, complications, and a potential loss of trust from patients.

Dental waterline safety is not just about adhering to regulations; it’s about ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care. That’s why proactive waterline testing is important, and the new FASTCheck15 test leads the way.

Why FASTCheck15?

FASTCheck15 from Sterisil is a game changer in waterline testing that empowers dental professionals to stay ahead of the persistent bacteria and biofilm formation in dental waterlines. Here’s what makes it different than other testing methods:

1. Speed and Efficiency — The name says it all—FASTCheck15 delivers quick, conclusive results in just 15 minutes. In the fast-paced world of dentistry, time is of the essence. This quick turnaround allows for immediate action if any issues are detected, ensuring that patient safety is never compromised.
2. Simplicity — New FASTCheck15 doesn’t require mailing a sample or waiting days for paddle test or flow test results. It works like a COVID in-home test, with an easy-to-use test strip. Simply collect a sample, follow the instructions, and get results in just 15 minutes. It’s a hassle-free process that fits seamlessly into your daily routine.
3. Accuracy — FASTCheck15 provides reliable and accurate results, giving you the confidence that your waterlines are safe. The easy-to-read test strip provides simple, clear results and detects common dental waterline microbials exceeding 500 CFU/mL. With a straightforward indicator strip—1 line means Pass, and 2 lines mean Fail—you can quickly determine the status of your waterlines. It’s not just about compliance with health regulations; it’s about being confident in the safety and quality of care you provide.
4. Most Affordable Testing Option — At about half the cost of other in-office tests such as paddles and color-changing vials, FASTCheck15 provides dental practices with a cost-effective way to ensure the water is safe for their patients anytime.

Making it Routine

Incorporating FASTCheck15 into your practice is simple and invaluable. It helps meet regulatory requirements and sets a standard of excellence in patient care. It shows that you’re not just reactive to problems but proactive in preventing them.

Proactive vs Reactive

In prevention of biofilm formation and bacterial contamination, an ounce of prevention can make the job of maintaining safe water much easier and more reliable. Because FASTCheck15 is so fast and easy to use, it can make your waterline maintenance protocol much simpler, easier, and more reliable. So, you can identify and address potential issues before they become serious problems.

Building Trust Through Safety

Patients trust dental professionals with their health, and maintaining that trust requires a commitment to the highest standards of care. Regular waterline testing with FASTCheck15 demonstrates your dedication to patient safety, reassuring patients that their well-being is your top priority.

Part of the Sterisil SafeWater Solution

The new FASTCheck15 waterline test is part of the Sterisil® SafeWater Solution: an end-to-end Dental Unit Waterline suite of products and support that was designed with the busy dental office in mind. This solution delivers unmatched disinfection efficacy, ease of use, and affordable value that is changing the game in DUWL management, for efficiency and safety.

FASTCheck15 is the latest addition. Now you can make your waterline testing protocol easier, simpler, and more reliable. And, more affordable, too. Take the proactive step in safeguarding your practice and your patients. Integrate this essential test and make it a routine part of your dental practice’s commitment to excellence.

For more information, visit www.solmetex.com/fastcheck15.

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If you think this is something that will benefit your practice, please let Dentron Systems know and they will gladly set it up for you.

This whitening module is free and the license never expires.

For more information, you can contact Dentron Systems by calling (225) 612-8300 or by emailing sales@dentronsystems.com.

You can also visit their website at www.dentronsystems.com.

What is Google Business Profile?

Many users still call it by its former name, Google My Business. The name change to Google Business Profile (GBP) took place in late 2021. Essentially, it’s a free tool that helps businesses manage their online presence across all of Google’s apps and functions. Any business — including a dental practice — can take advantage of GBP, improving customers’, in our case patients’, ability to find them through online search and apps like Google Maps. When a dental practice has a complete and accurate profile, patients can learn more than just its location and contact info. For instance, the business profile also shows reviews submitted through Google, which are vital for patients when choosing a dentist.

What’s Changed? The Good and the Not So Good.

Google has announced and implemented several changes to GBP so far this year. Most are positive for businesses and dental practices, expanding GBP’s capabilities. A couple of changes that became effective after July 31st took away functions that some practices had been using. However, this does not diminish the importance of using GBP. It just means practices need to find alternatives for those functions. Let me break it down:

1. NEW – Socials Appear on Profile: This is huge! Practices with active social media pages can now list them on GBP, and patients can go to them directly from the profile. Since the practice’s GBP is usually the first thing a patient sees when searching on Google or in Maps, it’s extremely convenient that they no longer have to scroll through the search results or initiate a new search to also find the practice on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Now, along with the practice’s website, patients will see active links to its social media channels for easier engagement.
2. NEW – Emoji Reactions: Practices can now use emojis, like a heart or a smiley face, to react to patient reviews. This may not seem like much, but it could potentially make a real difference. Having the ability to use emoji reactions brings a more social media look and feel to the Google profile. Now, it’s even easier for practices to engage with reviews. If the practice’s marketing manager wants to show appreciation for a great review a patient just posted, they can immediately react with a heart or other symbol of gratitude.
3. NEW – Terms and Conditions: As with any major application update, GBP users are required to accept some new terms and conditions. The updated terms have implications for content management, data access, licensing, compliance, service termination, and more. While none of the new conditions is particularly surprising, reading through them before hitting the “I Accept” button is generally a good idea.
4. GOING AWAY – Chat: After July 31, 2024, patients can no longer use GBP to initiate a chat with the dental practice. This will impact practices that regularly receive incoming messages directly from GBP. To prevent continuity issues and missed messages, dental practices can switch to another chat function, with many reputable ones to choose from. Additionally, the practice’s chat history is still available to download from Google Takeout.
5. GOING AWAY – Call History: Starting August 1, 2024, Google no longer tracks calls as part of its engagement metrics. Call history will no longer be visible with GBP, only downloadable via Google Takeout. This means a practice will have to track that metric manually rather than rely on Google’s analytics. The call feature remains. So, patients can still contact the practice directly from its profile. The difference is that those calls are no longer included in measuring engagement.

Overall, Google Business Profile is an excellent tool for dental practices. The benefits to a practice’s online presence far outweigh any changes in functionality or tracking capability. For practices actively managing their GBP, staying on top of current and future updates is essential to prevent interruptions to patient communications and take advantage of any new features.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With more than a decade of experience in corporate dental laboratory marketing and brand development, Jackie Ulasewich-Cullen decided to take her passion for the dental business and marketing to the next level by founding My Dental Agency.

Since starting her company, she and her team have helped a wide variety of practices all over the nation focus their message, reach their target audience, and increase their sales through effective marketing campaigns.

She can be reached at (800) 689-6434 or via email at jackie@mydentalagency.com.

Dental Care Alliance and Overjet Launch Historic Rollout of AI

“Transforming dental care through AI isn’t just about innovation or technology,” said Jason Heffelfinger, CEO of Dental Care Alliance. “It’s about empowering our supported providers, advancing precision, personalizing patient experiences, and pioneering a new era of oral health. We are proud to partner with Overjet to be the first DSO to implement this game-changing platform across our family of more than 400 affiliated practices.”

Overjet is the AI platform for dentistry. Its FDA-cleared technology is trained on millions of X-rays and continuously tested by a team of leading dentists, enabling it to detect, outline, and quantify oral diseases with millimeter-level precision. In addition to analyzing X-rays, Overjet is also an essential tool for educating patients, since it highlights cavities, calculus, and other pathologies with colorful overlays that patients can understand. The result is greater trust in the dentist, which leads to higher case acceptance.

DCA’s leadership recognizes that its success with AI will depend on its people, who are ultimately responsible for understanding and implementing the new technology. That was the motivation for DCA’s unique and comprehensive rollout plan, carefully designed to maximize Overjet’s impact across all of its providers. Through a combination of in-depth training sessions and study clubs led by Overjet’s expert clinical team, deep integrations with providers’ existing systems, and high-profile promotional campaigns, DCA is setting the example for how to implement dental AI at scale.

This organization-wide expansion builds on DCA’s initial partnership with Overjet that began in May 2022, and which has produced overwhelmingly positive reactions from both its providers and patients. Beyond the dental chair, the platform will help DCA’s providers grow their practices — from streamlining the morning huddle to identifying opportunities for care.

“The most successful DSOs of tomorrow will be those that embrace AI today,” said Wardah Inam, CEO of Overjet. “From the very beginning of our partnership, DCA’s leaders wanted to do more than just keep pace with the latest technology. They wanted to push dentistry forward. With this milestone deployment of AI, Dental Care Alliance will set the new standard for what patients expect at the dentist.”

About Dental Care Alliance

Dental Care Alliance’s mission is to advance the practice of dentistry by partnering with and supporting dental professionals to create a lifetime of healthy smiles. DCA currently supports over 400 allied practices and supports over 900 dentists across 24 states. DCA’s allied practices represent all dental specialties and treat patients under more than 150 brand names. Learn more at dentalcarealliance.com.

About Overjet

Overjet is the world-leader in dental AI. Founded by experts from MIT and Harvard University, Overjet builds artificial intelligence that helps dental organizations give patients the highest quality of care. Our FDA-cleared technology is the first objective standard for making oral health decisions — so that dentists can detect pathologies with precision and educate patients with confidence. To learn more, visit Overjet.com.

Inspire Dental has established itself as a premier dental practice, recognized for state-of-the-art facilities, a dedicated team of professionals, and an unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction. This partnership will allow Inspire Dental to leverage the extensive resources and support of Providence Dental Partners, ensuring continued growth and excellence in patient care.

“We are thrilled to welcome Inspire Dental to the Providence Dental Partners family,” said Phil Cassis, co-founder and CEO of Providence Dental Partners.

“This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our mission to provide outstanding dental care to communities across the region. Inspire Dental’s reputation for excellence aligns perfectly with our mission, vision, and values,” said Dr. Jason Mann, chief dental officer of Providence Dental Partners. “Inspire Dental is a leader in providing exceptional dentistry, and we look forward to working closely with Dr. Larsen to continue to build on his legacy and excellent reputation.”

“Providence Dental Partners’ reputation for transparency, collaboration, and innovation is refreshing. I look forward to this partnership as it will allow Inspire Dental to flourish as we continue to deliver the very best dentistry possible to every patient who walks through our doors,” said Dr. Aaron Larsen, founder of Inspire Dental.

Through this partnership, Inspire Dental will benefit from Providence Dental Partners’ comprehensive suite of support services, including advanced technology integration, administrative efficiency, marketing expertise, and enhanced patient care strategies. The partnership will enable the dedicated team at Inspire Dental to focus even more on what they do best – providing top-notch dental services to their patients.

“Our partnership with Providence Dental Partners will allow us to continue offering exceptional dental care while benefiting from the extensive support and resources that Providence Dental Partners’ team of experts provides. Together, we will enhance our services and deliver even greater value to our patients,” said Dr. Larsen.

Patients of Inspire Dental can expect the same high level of care and personalized service they have always received, now backed by the robust support of Providence Dental Partners. The combined expertise and shared commitment to excellence will ensure that every patient receives the best possible dental experience.

About Providence Dental Partners

Providence Dental Partners is a leading Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to dental practices. With a focus on enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, clinical education, and business growth, Providence Dental Partners affiliates with leading dental practices to deliver exceptional dental services and patient experiences. To learn more about Providence Dental Partners and its network of practices, please visit https://providencedentalpartners.com.

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Identity Dental Marketing

Dentists who have hired Identity Dental Marketing to manage Google or social media ads can now request up to three fresh video scripts quarterly to be used as ads and on landing pages associated with an Identity-managed campaign. New scripts can be provided as long as the client has employed the previous batch in their live ads.

Authentic marketing for dentists involves updating content quarterly. Dentists are encouraged to utilize a series of 3-5 video advertisements that rotate for viewers as social media ads. This prevents ad fatigue, increases visibility and view time, and enhances the client’s digital footprint while educating the local community on service offerings and selling points. The ads can then be recorded by the dentist, dental team members, or by hiring a videographer.

“Most dentists shy away from video content because they are uncomfortable on camera. They often struggle with perfectionism. We can help them with the scripts and confidence to create authentic content that will connect with their intended audience,” said Grace Rizza, CEO of Identity Dental Marketing.

The process is simple. A client can request this content in their quarterly review meeting with their point of contact.

To learn more about Identity Dental Marketing’s branding, website development, SEO, Google ads, or social media marketing solutions, visit https://identitydental.com.

About Identity Dental Marketing

Identity Dental Marketing was established in 2009 and serves hundreds of privately owned dental practices in the United States and Canada. Known for their customized solutions, transparent communication, and dental-specific expertise, Identity has become a go-to resource for ethical practice owners seeking to accelerate the growth of their business.

Today, thousands of labs globally already use DS Core. Dentsply Sirona is now introducing new functionalities for labs on DS Core, enabling labs to collaborate in an excellent way with the dental practices they serve.

Gain an overview with the dashboard, collaborate with other labs, take dentists with you on your digital journey

Order management has received a major boost with the enhanced dashboard. Orders and media are listed under client and patient names for quick and easy access to the relevant information.

Another new feature is the ability to outsource jobs to other labs or even DS Core Create, while retaining all the original job details and files. This is useful when working with production partners or managing temporary staff bottlenecks.

“For me, DS Core is an efficiency gain because I can find everything, I’m looking for in one place. From intraoral scans and X-rays to my orders and correspondence,” says Devaughn Fraser, Director of Highland Dental Lab in Canada. “The potential is vast: with this digital step forward, practices and labs are now digital neighbors – no longer limited by distance, time or file types. All information and communication is centralized – no need to check seemingly endless portals, emails, text messages and file transfer services. All information now cohabitates happily under one roof.”

With DS Core Light*, Dentsply Sirona is also launching a new subscription option that provides two important additional functions. It provides users with 1 TB of storage space and enables labs to store order and design files. Another very special tool: Labs can take their more conventional partner dentists with them on their digital journey. Digitized models of physical impressions and design proposals can be shared back to a dentist via DS Core, even if the dentist is not yet a DS Core user. Once dentists start using intraoral scanners to take impressions, they can send their orders via the DS Core platform that they are already familiar with.

Consistently turn DS Core into an enabler 

Since its launch, DS Core has inspired many users around the world. As an open ordering and collaboration solution, it connects dentists and dental technicians in a broad network for efficient collaboration. DS Core is open for numerous data formats (dxd, .stl, .ply and .obj as well as .dcm x-ray images), enabling nearly every dentist to send data to the lab, regardless of the digital devices they use. The data input can be easily viewed by the laboratory partner via a web browser—without the need to install special software so dental technicians are free to choose which lab software they use to design or fabricate their applications.

“Dentistry is a team sport, and dental labs are an essential part of the dental care team. That’s why we are continuously developing DS Core to enable the dental care team to advance with confidence and play together effectively. The latest updates are specifically made for dental labs” said Max Milz, Group Vice President Connected Technology Solutions at Dentsply Sirona. “With DS Core, dental labs can efficiently work together with practices using digital impressions, designs and even X-ray data, supported by real-time chat functionalities. DS Core is a single channel for exchanging many types of data securely, which is a huge improvement compared to the usual fragmented communication channels used today and a significant step towards a new era of connected dentistry.”

According to Andreas Frank, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Officer at Dentsply Sirona: “At Dentsply Sirona, we partner with dental professionals to advance our shared vision of transforming dentistry. We are committed to enhancing patient outcomes and supporting practice success. DS Core positions our customers to advance with confidence on all fronts.”

Further information on the product can be found here.

Customer Support can be found here.

(*) Requires a paid DS Core subscription. 

Registered brands, trade names and logos are used. Even in particular cases, when they appear without a TM or ®, all corresponding legal rules and provisions apply. All rights are retained by Dentsply Sirona. Clinicians may have been compensated for use of their experiences and testimonials.

About Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands.

Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care.

Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

DISCLAIMER

This information and any attachment thereto contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. These forward-looking statements reflect views and assumptions regarding expectations and projections about future events and are based on currently available information or information available on the date of any document incorporated by reference. You can generally identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “could,” “estimate,” “will,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “think,” “intend,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “target,” “forecast”, and similar words and expressions. However, these words are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements and may include statements relating to future revenues, expenses, margins, profitability, net income/(loss), earnings per share, and other measures of results of operations and the prospects of future growth of our business. These forward-looking statements are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.

For a discussion of such risks, uncertainties, and other matters that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks relating to, among other factors, the market for dental products and services, pricing, future sales volume of the Company’s products, the possibility of changing economic, market, and competitive conditions, dependence on products, dependence on key personnel, technological developments, intense competition, market uncertainties, dependence on distributors, ability to manage growth, dependence on key suppliers, dependence on key members of management, government regulation, our ability to integrate the businesses of Dentsply Sirona, acquisitions and affiliations, readers are urged to carefully review and consider various disclosures made by the Company and Dentsply Sirona in their public filings, including in their Annual Reports on Form 10-K and in their reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document or the attachments to reflect new information or future events or developments after the date any such statement is made.

Registered brands, trade names, and logos are used. Even in particular cases, when they appear without a TM or ®, all corresponding legal rules and provisions apply. All rights are retained by Dentsply Sirona. Clinicians may have been compensated for use of their experiences and testimonials.

SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will hold a conference call to provide a business update on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET. A question-and-answer session will follow the business update.

About Dentalcorp

Dentalcorp is Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing networks of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences.

Dentalcorp acquires leading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada’s most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale, Dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.

To learn more, visit Dentalcorp.ca.

The MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel breaks brushing down to a science.

With tooth decay affecting 90 percent of US adults and gum disease impacting 50 percent of US adults, it is clear that traditional toothpastes aren’t working. The oral microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms in the mouth, is crucial in maintaining oral and overall health. Oral health issues caused by underlying, suboptimal microbial activities – such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss – can and do affect overall health. As the entry point to your entire body, the oral microbiome has been implicated in many systemic diseases. In fact, 95 percent of Americans with diabetes also experience periodontal disease, and up to 50 percent of heart attacks and strokes are attributed to oral pathogens. Additionally, those affected by gum disease are 70 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

Viome has historically been a pioneer in personalized health, starting with its early adoption of the gut microbiome, its impact on overall systemic health, and its role in the progression of chronic conditions and aging. In the last few years, the company has uncovered the essential role of the oral microbiome and its equally crucial impact on health. Viome is leading the way for a new frontier of personalized and preventative oral health, committed to increasing access to products that address underlying root causes. Viome’s oral health products are designed to boost the mouth’s defense mechanisms naturally and effectively, leading to cleaner teeth, healthier gums, and a stronger microbial community that supports full-body defenses.

“At Viome, we are committed to revolutionizing the oral health landscape with the same focus on individualization and prevention, harnessing the power of our unique technology to provide custom solutions that make daily habits more effective and meaningful. Our new MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel product exemplifies our mission to continue providing these solutions as we better understand the human microbiome and its role in health and aging,” said Viome founder & CEO Naveen Jain. “As we grow, we remain dedicated to transforming our data and discoveries into actionable products that reshape health and wellness, one microbiome at a time.”

The MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel breaks brushing down to a science. Viome’s at-home test analyzes the saliva of each individual, measuring the unique activity of their oral microbes and determining how they may be contributing to bad breath, gum inflammation, cavities, and other common oral health concerns. Viome maps each user’s activity from there to specific prebiotics, postbiotics, polyphenols, and other effective ingredients. The MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel formula is meant to work synergistically, from morning through night, to support oral microbes and keep the mouth healthy and resilient. It is free of harsh abrasives, sugar, dioxides, SLS, saccharin, triclosan, sulfates, BPA, phthalates, parabens, and artificial sweeteners or colors.

• Sunrise Cleanse & Restore Gel (AM Pack) – Start with the MyBiotics Gel for a deeper clean. Powered by Livfresh Technology and formulated from 26 research studies at top US universities, it works up to 250 percent better at removing plaque than leading toothpaste brands, 250 percent better at reducing gum puffiness, twice as effective at controlling overnight plaque buildup, and shields your teeth from plaque-forming microbes and tooth staining. By using a synergistic blend of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), Viome’s Gel not only removes existing plaque but also forms a protective barrier that repels bacteria and prevents new plaque from attaching to your teeth.
• Nightly Nourish & Protect Toothpaste (PM Pack) – The MyBiotics Toothpaste formula is an oral supplement that contains both oral and full-body health benefits when ingested. It includes each user’s personalized formula, complete with prebiotics, postbiotics, and other powerful, evidence-based ingredients designed to address their test’s Oral Health Scores. This formula also supports the natural repair process of the teeth through remineralization for more resilient teeth over time. Employing safe, enamel-friendly molecules to effectively whiten teeth without the harsh abrasives commonly found in other whitening products ensures a brighter smile while preserving the natural integrity of enamel.

“Leveraging the latest breakthroughs in oral health science, Viome’s products are designed to outperform leading toothpaste brands by transforming your oral microbes into beneficial allies for your overall health,” said Viome’s chief dental officer, Edward Zuckerberg. “These benefits are crucial because they improve oral hygiene and enhance overall health by reducing the risk of systemic diseases linked to oral health issues. After decades of stagnation in the oral care industry, Viome is introducing the innovation consumers have been waiting for, revolutionizing daily oral care with scientifically advanced solutions promoting a healthier mouth and body.”

This latest announcement comes off the heels of multiple different initiatives Viome has spearheaded to improve our approach to oral care, including the debut of their first B2B product, Oral Health Pro with CancerDetect, and a corresponding partnership with medical device distributor Henry Schein to provide better access to the test.

For more information, please visit https://www.viome.com/.

About Viome

Viome is a pioneering longevity and preventive healthcare company committed to bridging the gap between scientific breakthroughs and their practical implementation as health solutions. Utilizing cutting-edge AI and the world’s largest gene expression database, Viome’s home-based tests offer individuals personalized nutritional guidance and innovative microbiome health products to enhance lifespan and health.

Viome has empowered over half a million users with its unique approach that marries groundbreaking proprietary RNA sequencing methods with AI technology. This combination analyzes epigenetic biomarkers, providing robust, AI-driven health insights that contribute significantly to promoting a healthy lifespan. With its top-tier precision nutrition recommendations, Viome offers a comprehensive and personalized solution to aging – at its optimum. This is more than just health optimization; it’s a revolution in understanding how we age and enabling us to do so with vitality and wellness.

This expansion highlights the urgent need for reliable dental professionals amid an ongoing shortage of registered dental hygienists. According to Becker’s Dental + DSO Review, California has 517 dental professional shortage areas. The data also found that the U.S. needs nearly 10,000 dental professionals to curtail the shortage.

“GoTu’s expansion into the Western U.S. corridor represents our commitment to solving the dental staffing crisis,” said Cary Gahm, co-founder and co-CEO of GoTu. “Our innovative platform ensures communities receive the dental care they need by connecting practices with top-tier professionals.”

According to Ed Thomas, GoTu co-founder and co-CEO, the company is uniquely positioned to address this challenge with its innovative platform, connecting dental offices with highly skilled professionals and ensuring communities receive the dental care they need.

“Our mission is to provide an immediate solution to the dental staffing crisis by creating immediate communication between dental offices in need and professionals seeking shifts,” said Thomas. “As our platform evolves, we recognize the growing demand to serve areas of need.”

Founded in 2019 to address the dental industry’s chronic staffing crisis, the platform has connected more than 25,000 dental offices with over 45,000 dental professionals. GoTu continues to advocate for creative solutions to the staffing crisis. Most recently, the company launched a transformative scholarship aimed at advancing diversity and excellence in dentistry.

Dental practices and dental professionals can access the GoTu platform by downloading the app.

For more information, please visit https://joingotu.com/.

About GoTu

GoTu is a pioneering, technology-driven workforce solution and skill-sharing marketplace serving the dental industry. The platform allows dental offices to contract directly with registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, and associate dentists to fill both short-term and permanent positions. Launched in 2019 as a response to the growing staffing crisis in the dental industry, the platform has connected more than 25,000 dental offices with over 45,000 dental professionals.

Founders and childhood friends Cary Gahm and Edward Thomas, in collaboration with Debra Simmons, RDH, have grown the Miami-based business from a bootstrapped startup to an institutional, investor-backed powerhouse with 150+ dedicated team members. For more information, visit joingotu.com.