SmileDirectClub shuts down, leaving customers in the dark


Australians who have purchased teeth-aligner treatments with SmileDirectClub will not be offered customer care support, after the business shutdown operations this week...In a statement on its website, the company said they had made the "incredibly difficult decision" to wind down its global operations, effective immediately.



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Smile Direct Club cases overseen by ‘just five UK dentists’


The British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed that Smile Direct Club had ‘just five UK-registered dentists’ supervising its reported 65,000 patients.


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Dentist bringing smiles to people with special needs


When Dr Lydia See graduated from The University of Queensland's School of Dentistry she became one of only a handful of qualified special needs dentists in Australia...


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AI Would Make People Trust Their Dentist More, New Survey Shows


If you dread your dentist’s chair, you’re not alone. For many, a visit to the dentist invokes fear of pain, discomfort, and cost. But what if AI could relieve some of those stressors? Consumers are increasingly embracing the potential power of AI to improve healthcare. Now, new research suggests consumers are similarly optimistic that AI will transform dental care.


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Newly discovered autoimmune disorder disrupts tooth enamel development


A study may shed light on tooth enamel development disruption by revealing a new children's autoimmune disorder that hinders proper tooth enamel development. The disorder is common in people with a rare genetic syndrome and in children with celiac disease. These findings could help develop strategies for early detection and prevention of the disorder.


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