Playfully designed Philips One for Kids helps kids ages 3 and up make good brushing habits easy

Philips Sonicare launches Philips One for Kids to help children implement healthier oral healthcare routines with the push of a button. Developed by the #1 dental professional recommended sonic toothbrush brand worldwide, Philips One for Kids delights with bold colors and easy use, keeping little learners engaged in their brushing routines, from ages 3 through 12.

Philips One for Kids is uniquely designed to be safe and gentle on teeth and gums while thoroughly cleaning teeth. With gentle microvibrations to easily transition manual brushers, Philips One for Kids features a compact brush head with soft bristles and a rubber back that protects little ones' gums and enamel. A two-minute SmarTimer™ encourages and acclimates new brushers to keep going for the full dental professional recommended time of two minutes, while QuadPacer™ guides them along each section of the mouth for a guided thorough clean every time.

Featuring a bright and playful design, the electric toothbrush is lightweight, with an easy to grip handle so small hands can easily maneuver the power toothbrush around their mouth. An accompanying 21-day brushing diary invites kids to take pride in their oral care by tracking their daily brushing routines, building long-term healthy habits.

"We know it's not always easy to get kids to brush their teeth, especially for the full two minutes. No matter if you have a newly independent brusher or a child who's been doing it on their own for a while, Philips One for Kids is an upgrade from manual toothbrushing and will give you peace of mind that your little one is forming healthy habits early on," said Dana Medema, Senior Vice President, Philips Personal Health. "Brushing with Philips One for Kids will build confidence, all while turning healthy actions into healthy habits so children start and end their day with a smile."

Philips One for Kids will help caregivers establish a regular and well-timed brushing routine, improving their child's skills over time while keeping them engaged and motivated to brush twice daily for a full two minutes. Featuring purple bristles on the brush head that fade over time providing a visual reminder to replace the brush head for optimal cleaning, Philips One for Kids ensures their child's brushing routine is on track. To further take the guesswork out of oral care routines, caretakers can opt into a subscription service via Philips.com which seamlessly delivers a new brush head and replacement AAA battery to their door every three months, keeping with dental professional recommendations to maintain brushing efficacy.

Starting at $17.96, the waterproof, battery-operated toothbrush is available in blue and purple on Philips.com and at Kohl's, Walmart, CVS, HEB, Meijer and Target. Visit Philips.com for more details. For adults, Philips One by Sonicare is a sleek and portable power toothbrush available in eight bold colors and in battery or rechargeable options on Philips.com, Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com starting at $24.95.

A new clinical practice guideline for managing acute dental pain in adolescents and adults has been released, recommending nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or with acetaminophen as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain. The guideline was developed by Penn Dental Medicine's Center for Integrative Global Oral Health (CIGOH), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Associate Professor and Director of the Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center at Penn Dental Medicine, and Olivia Urquhart, an epidemiologist and instructor within CIGOH, co-led its development. Published in the February 2024 issue of JADA, the guideline has been endorsed by the ADA.

Based on a review of the best available evidence, the guideline panel concluded that, when used as directed, NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen alone or in combination with acetaminophen can effectively manage pain after having a tooth removed or when experiencing a toothache when dental care is not immediately available.

"The recommended approach is to use nonopioid analgesics as the primary treatment instead of opioid analgesics," says Carrasco-Labra. "This is due to their effectiveness and lower risk profile."

The guideline also offers clinicians recommendations for prescribing opioid medications in the limited circumstances in which they may be appropriate. These include avoiding "just in case" prescriptions, engaging patients in shared decision-making, and exerting extreme caution when prescribing opioids to adolescents and young adults. When prescribing opioids, the guideline suggests advising patients on proper storage and disposal and considering any risk factors for opioid misuse and serious adverse events.

"Clinicians are encouraged to have conversations with their patients where they inform them to anticipate some level of discomfort and explain what it will feel like," adds Carrasco-Labra. "The prescribed analgesics should make the pain manageable but also align with what the patient seeks in terms of associated risks. If they're coming in for a procedure that will likely result in some mild discomfort, they need to be in the driver's seat in determining the appropriate pain-management strategy."

This is the second of two guidelines on acute dental pain management from this research team. A previous set of recommendations for pediatric patients was published in 2023. Both guidelines are can be found at ada.org/painmanagement.

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Community joins forces with nonprofit to advance playspace equity at Babcock Park

Kids at Babcock Park in Hialeah, Florida are celebrating as the city debuts a kid-designed, community-built playground. The months-long collaboration between The City of Hialeah, Smile Generation, and KABOOM! culminated this week as more than 200 volunteers built the new playspace that will spark joy and foster a sense of belonging for over 1,000 kids each year in Hialeah.

The new playspace with The City of Hialeah and Smile Generation is part of a nationwide effort led by KABOOM! to end playspace inequity – the reality that far too many children do not get the chance to play on a playground, something that should be part of every child’s life. Community members led the creation of the playground, from design to installation. In January, kids from Hialeah shared drawings of their dream playspaces with project organizers. These ideas were integrated into the new playground design.

“The City of Hialeah is so grateful for being selected by our friends at KABOOM! to receive nearly 100% funding for a new playground at Babcock Park,” said William Sanchez, Hialeah Parks and Recreation Director. “With the amazing contribution both in funding and labor from our corporate sponsors, Smile Generation, we were able to build an entire playground from scratch in one day! As part of the project, three organizations planned a special ‘Design Day’ for all the kids in the community. During Design Day, children were encouraged to put their imaginations on paper and design their ideal playground. With their input carefully considered, roughly 200 volunteers from our sponsors and the community met on Saturday, March 9th at Babcock Park to work cohesively to ultimately replace what was once an outdated and unsightly play space with a new, more interactive playground for the children in our community. Babcock Park is the City’s oldest recreational facility and its prime location near three primary schools and the City’s affiliation with the Miami Marlins Youth Academy reinforces the need and importance of this wonderful project. The park is open seven days a week and is utilized heavily by surrounding residents on a daily basis. A huge thank you to KABOOM!, Smile Generation, and those who worked tirelessly to bring the visions of the youth in our city to fruition.”

Playing is the essence of childhood and is a critical developmental need that provides countless physical, social, and mental health benefits. However, far too many children, especially in communities of color, do not have a place to play near where they live or learn. The new playground at Babcock Park, designed with the neighborhood’s unique needs and aspirations in mind, brings Hialeah one step closer toward ending playspace inequity and ensuring that no matter where a child lives or their background, they have limitless opportunities and joyful childhoods that are centered around play.

“Playgrounds are an iconic part of childhood where kids collect some of their best memories and experience the countless physical and mental health benefits of play,” said Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!. “KABOOM! is thrilled to work with our partners to bring to life the new playspace at Babocock Park and ensure that generations of kids in Hialeah can grow up happy and healthy through access to playspaces where they feel they are valued and belong.”

Smile Generation provided support for the new playground through its partnership with KABOOM!, furthering its commitment to ending playspace inequity. Since 2010, Smile Generation has partnered with KABOOM! to build 19 playgrounds across the U.S.

Smile Generation Ambassador Daris Hondoy was particularly excited to attend the unveiling of this playground because of his personal connection to the park.

“I spent countless afternoons at Babcock Park as a kid, enjoying the outdoors and the freedom that having my own space brought,” said Hondoy. “Growing up in this neighborhood, there were few outdoor spaces made for kids, which is why I’m so thrilled to be a part of this project and to see the rejuvenation it brings the park and the community. This new playground will undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of local kids like me and ensure they can continue to access a safe, fun outdoor space for years to come.”

Overjet for Kids helps pediatric dentists more accurately detect tooth decay — and gives parents a deeper understanding of their children's oral health.

Overjet, the world-leader in dental AI, today announced the launch of Overjet for Kids: the new standard of dental care for kids. It is the only technology cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to detect, outline, and quantify tooth decay in children ages 4 and above, a critical time to prevent future problems.

Overjet for Kids helps pediatric dentists build a lifetime of trust with patients — by catching subtle tooth decay in X-rays before children feel pain, and by better explaining their recommendations to parents. In a rigorous clinical study conducted for the FDA, 100% of dentists were more accurate in detecting cavities when using Overjet for Kids, compared to their evaluations without it. The AI is trained to analyze both primary and permanent teeth, which allows Overjet to highlight its findings with colorful outlines that kids and parents can understand.

"Every parent wants to be confident that their child is getting the world's best dental care," said Dr. Teresa Dolan, Overjet's Chief Dental Officer. "But prior to this technology, there was no way for parents to see what a dentist sees in their child's X-ray, which can lead some parents to not understand the problem or even decline necessary treatment. Overjet for Kids empowers them to make truly informed decisions, setting kids up for a lifetime of good oral health."

Early childhood is the most important time to prevent oral diseases, which are correlated with serious long-term health risks, such as cancer and diabetes. Yet more than half of American children between ages 6 and 11 have cavities, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Overjet's artificial intelligence provides dentists with the first objective standard that quantifies pathologies like tooth decay, down to the millimeter. In the aforementioned study, dentists missed 57% less cavities when using Overjet, compared to when unassisted by AI. And because Overjet also improves patient education, dental practices that use the tool have increased their overall case acceptance by an average of 25%.

"My favorite thing about Overjet for Kids is the early detection," said Dr. Matt Hicks of The Airway Dentists, an Overjet customer. "If we catch it early, kids can change their habits at home first, before we have to go in and do any irreversible work. And at the same time, our case acceptance has gone up, because parents can just see so much more."

Overjet for Kids relies on groundbreaking clearances from the FDA:

• The primary clearance is for detecting pediatric caries — commonly known as cavities or tooth decay — in patients ages 4 and above, covering both primary and permanent teeth. Overjet's technology is unique in that it is cleared to precisely outline and quantify instances of caries, allowing dentists to monitor changes over time.

• A second clearance, called Charting Assist, expands the scope of Overjet for Kids by enabling the AI to detect dental structures in patients ages 5 and above. These include natural structures like enamel and pulp, as well as artificial structures from previous interventions, such as crowns and fillings.

The launch of Overjet for Kids comes at a time of rapid growth and innovation for the company. On March 5, Overjet announced it had raised $53 million of Series C funding, the largest investment in the history of dental AI. This funding will fuel the development of unprecedented products that extend its AI platform to more patients and use cases — improving oral health for all.

Despite numerous advances in healthcare, achieving equitable access to dental treatment is still out of reach for one in three U.S. adolescents who do not have access to preventive dental care, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

Benevis, a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, announces the release of its report, The Impact of Neglected Adolescent Dental Care on Adult Health. In support of World Oral Health Day this March 20, 2024, the paper highlights pertinent research and data on the continuing need for clinical providers and families to reinforce positive dental health habits and orthodontic care from the ages of 12 to 19 years old to influence oral health into adulthood to critically impact overall health and well-being across all patient populations.

Many oral diseases and harmful health behaviors managed by adults begin in adolescence. About 57% of adolescents have had tooth decay in their permanent teeth, a preventable disease. Not only does it affect permanent teeth from early childhood into adolescence, but decay also negatively impacts the ability to eat and speak, which is critical to physical and psychosocial health. Older adolescents ages 16 to 19 are more likely to experience cavities, and those from lower-income households are twice as likely to have untreated decay as those from higher-income families. Harmful behaviors with implications for adverse oral health outcomes, like dietary habits, smoking, vaping, and substance use, also become more common in adolescent years.

In the U.S., social determinants of health (SDOH) have risk factors that are directly linked to poor oral health outcomes and are attributed to social, economic, and geographic barriers. Research has proven that 22% of adolescents from low-income households are twice as likely to have untreated decay as those not from low-income households. The same report found that non-Hispanic Black (20%) and Mexican American (21%) adolescents experience more untreated tooth decay than non-Hispanic White (16%) adolescents. Expanding access to equitable oral healthcare to support dental disparities during this vital stage of life is essential to adolescent health and well-being.

"Access to quality dental care should be easy, especially when it's essential; however, millions of adolescents face barriers to treatment or lack of dental hygiene resources and education for healthy smiles," said Bryan Carey, CEO of Benevis. "As adolescents move closer to adulthood or further away from the support of their parents' dental insurance coverage, establishing strong oral health habits that they can maintain over a lifetime becomes even more important. This work begins in the household and within their dental home--the ongoing relationship with a dental provider--to prevent the early onset of dental disease and teach healthy behaviors."

Benevis is proud to have a 20-year history of expanding access to affordable care for disadvantaged communities, delivering the highest quality care to approximately 5 million children and adults, including 82% who are enrolled in Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program plans. Along with the expansion of routine dental care services, orthodontic care is a priority for the organization. Benevis recently opened eight orthodontic offices in 2023, expanding its services to 90 locations nationwide to support patient orthodontic treatment and care. The organization also introduced an Ortho calculator to give patients, families, and caregivers a visual tool to better understand potential payment and financing options.

Dr. Grant Zakhar, Orthodontist at Youth Dentistry Georgia, a Benevis-managed practice with three offices in the state, shared that while some patients are interested in braces for cosmetic reasons, many have a real clinical need. “Some patients have so much crowding, their teeth can't come in, there's impacted teeth, or some growth of the jaw is needed to make room increasing the risk of places where plaque can stick that are hard to reach with a toothbrush and floss, leading to cavities,” he explained. “As an Orthodontist, I'm teaching the parents and the patient what's going on, what we do, and why it's not just putting colors on teeth. The education piece is essential to ensure for a healthy smile.”

For more information, view The Impact of Neglected Adolescent Dental Care on Adult Health white paper here. 

Squire Dental (“Squire”), a company that partners with dental practices to provide best-in-class back-office services and operational support, today announced that David North has joined as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. North brings over 30 years of experience as a dental operator and has previously worked in both private practices and large dental service organizations. His leadership principles are rooted in integrity, constant innovation, friendly competition and long-term quality value. As CEO of Squire, he will work to further Squire’s growth initiatives and enhance the platform’s operations.

Prior to joining Squire, Mr. North served as Chief Operating Officer at PepperPointe, where he helped grow the company from 50 to over 100 locations. Prior to that, Mr. North oversaw rapid growth as the Chief Operating Officer at Riccobene Associates, a family dentistry office, and also served as Executive Vice President at Dental Care Alliance.

“We are pleased to welcome David to Squire Dental. His extensive industry experience, paired with a proven track record of driving growth, innovation and pursuit of excellence, makes him the ideal leader for Squire’s next chapter of growth. Together, we're excited to continue our mission of empowering our dental partners and providing unparalleled patience experiences and clinical outcomes,” said Grant Perelman, Co-Founder of Squire Dental.

Mr. North added, “I strongly believe that the fundamental principles of great dental organizations must begin with a relentless pursuit of quality patient care, and I’m thrilled to join an organization like Squire that has these same values of integrity, commitment and innovation embedded in everything they do. I look forward to helping lead Squire into its next phase of growth and continuing the company’s commitment to its customers, partners, providers, patients, and staff.”

Squire Dental has 16 partner offices with nearly 200 team members and 36 dentists. Squire offers its partners a comprehensive package of services, including finance and accounting, HR and payroll, marketing and advertising, supplies and labs, in addition to general operational support. Squire believes that empowering providers with their services allows them to deliver excellent customer service and supports the acceleration of their practice.

Featuring Nordent® UltraSteel™ Technology

Nordent, a leading dental innovator, announces the expansion of its product line-up to include the all-new Nordent® LuxPoint™ ultrasonic inserts. Featuring the exclusive UltraSteel™ technology, LuxPoint tips provide dental professionals with proven durability, precision comfort, a more comfortable experience for patients and reliable performance.

“Building on our 55 years of innovations in hygiene instruments we are excited to offer our premium crafted LuxPoint ultrasonic inserts that set a new bar in dental hygiene,” said Chad Cochrane, President of Nordent. “With these inserts, our customers can deliver an elevated scaling performance with confidence.”

The advanced microstructure and uniform carbide particle distribution of Nordent’s UltraSteel technology provides LuxPoint ultrasonic inserts with the longest-lasting tips possible—more than 50% longer* compared to other leading brands—for proven durability. Pairing the UltraSteel technology with LuxPoint’s unique hexagonal grip pattern offers hygienists enhanced ergonomic comfort, minimizing strain and maximizing productivity. The silicon grip also improves tactile sensitivity, allowing for accurate calculus detection and removal, and provides for a more secure grasp and precise control.

Because precision comfort is crucial when conducting exact scaling, LuxPoint tips also have direct tip-targeted water flow to provide better visibility. This not only limits unnecessary spray for dental professionals but also delivers a more pleasing experience for their patients.

Dental hygienists can remove their patients’ hard debris and calculus as efficiently as possible with LuxPoint ultrasonic inserts. Offering compatible, universal productivity, these tips are designed to fit any ultrasonic scaler unit for seamless, reliable performance. With easy color identifiers, six LuxPoint models are available in three distinct categories—Universal X-Slim, Universal Slim and Triple Bend—to provide unique access to interproximal and subgingival surfaces.

LuxPoint inserts are immediately available for sale in North America from Nordent dental distributors. For more information, visit LuxPoint™ - Nordent Manufacturing.

*Data available upon on request

Proposals Now Open for Veterans and School-Related Initiatives to Improve Oral Health Access and Outcomes

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, has launched two grant opportunities aimed at addressing systemic barriers to oral health access. The Requests for Proposals (RFPs) include: (1) School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health Grant as well as (2) Veterans Oral Health Access and Equity Grant. Proposals are now open and are due by May 1, 2024. Ten projects, funded up to $125,000, will be selected for each RFP.

“In our pursuit of a more accessible and equitable oral health system, CareQuest Institute invites proposals aimed at breaking down barriers for our nation’s veterans and strengthening our school-based oral health programs,” said Trenae Simpson, director of grants and programs at CareQuest Institute. “Through these initiatives, we hope to authentically engage and amplify community voices, encourage innovation, and improve health outcomes for those who have often been unheard and left behind in our health and oral health care system.”

School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health Grant

In alignment with its mission to enhance oral health outcomes, CareQuest Institute is inviting proposals for initiatives focused on school-based and school-linked interventions.

Schools can become the center for multiple opportunities to improve the oral health and overall health of the students, increasing their chances to stay in school and succeed in life. School-based and school-linked oral health programs have potential to improve health for children, reducing racial, ethnic, and economic disparities.

Relevant responses to the RFPs should reflect the applicant’s commitment to meaningfully and consistently engage members of the community throughout their proposed project. This definition of engagement goes beyond clinical treatment to nurture environments ripe for community empowerment and justice.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

· Workforce Considerations: Exploring effective student-facing roles (e.g., school nurses) and strategies individuals in these roles use to support the expansion of oral health prevention, messaging, and access to care for students.

· Community Engagement: Advocacy by community members to support policy to implement or expand school-based or school-linked oral health programs.

· Policy Solutions to Improve Oral Health: Local education agency, state, or national policies to support school-based or school-linked oral health programs.

· Expansion of the Capacity of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs): School-based oral health programs may either be operated by or partner with FQHCs to refer students and their family members, so that everyone eventually secures a dental home.

· School-Based Technology and Tools: Teledentistry can enable children to receive diagnostic, preventive, and early intervention dental care at their school.

· Alternative Payment Models: A clinical organization piloting innovative clinical, workforce, and workflow solutions to inform and/or validate creative payment models that support school-based or school-linked oral health.

Specific details related to eligibility, proposal requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found on the School-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health Request for Proposals page.

Veterans Oral Health Access and Equity Grant

Recognizing the unique oral health challenges facing veterans, CareQuest Institute is also requesting proposals aimed at improving access and care for the 17 million veterans in the United States. Veterans are disproportionately affected by tooth decay and periodontal issues, making this grant opportunity critical in advancing oral health equity among this population.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

· A national organization developing a veteran-focused oral health policy agenda in collaboration with veteran self-advocates and veteran-focused partners.

· A state-based organization hosting community listening sessions and advocacy trainings to strengthen the capacity for oral health advocacy toward expanding access to care.

· A clinical organization piloting innovative clinical, workforce, and workflow solutions to inform and/or validate creative payment models that support oral health care for veterans.

· A community-driven approach where project design and decision-making is led by the veteran community.

Specific details related to eligibility, proposal requirements, and evaluation criteria can be found on the Veterans’ Oral Health: Expanding Access and Equity Request for Proposals page.  

Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) (“Kenvue”), the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, will present new data at the General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), to be held in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR). The biennial gathering of the three organizations will take place March 13-16 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In two oral presentations and two poster discussions, researchers will present data supporting the clinical effectiveness of several of the Company’s iconic products, including Listerine®¹ Cool Mint and Cool Mint Zero Alcohol mouthwashes, Listerine® Clinical Solutions Antiseptic Gum Health Mouthwash, and Listerine® Clinical Solutions Breath Defense Mouthwash. The findings demonstrate improved protection against plaque, a reduced prevalence of gingivitis, and/or fresher breath with the addition of the products to a daily oral hygiene regimen that includes brushing and flossing.

“For clinicians who routinely recommend oral health regimens to patients, it’s important to be aware of the latest evidence to support that recommendation,” said Karina Ribeiro, Global Head of R&D, Essential Health at Kenvue.² “IADR is a great platform to discuss our latest findings with thousands of the world’s leading scientists, industry professionals, academicians, and practicing healthcare providers. Our researchers look forward to convening with colleagues across the field of oral health to share our commitment to science-backed, care-forward solutions that deliver safe, effective, everyday care.”

Kenvue experts and external research partners including Dr. Kimberly Milleman will present findings from four studies during the conference including:

Plaque-Free Sites in a 12-Week Supervised Mouthrinse/Floss Trial (Milleman KR, et al), presented by lead author Kimberly Ruth Milleman, RDH, BSEd, MS, PhD, Global Clinical Director of Salus Research, Inc., in Indiana.

This randomized trial tested the plaque-controlling efficacy of a flossing and/or brushing regimen with an essential oil mouthwash. In evaluating the percentage of whole-mouth plaque-free sites at weeks 4 and 12, statistically significant differences favored groups whose regimens included mouthwash.

Flossing Time/Technique Competency in Supervised Plaque, Gingivitis Clinical Trial (Bosma ML, et al), presented by author and Kenvue R&D Manager Gabriella John. This 12-week, virtually supervised randomized trial found that training in American Dental Association flossing techniques, coupled with virtual dental hygienist supervision, improved participants’ flossing skills. In addition, it found that an essential oil mouth rinse helped compensate for remaining flossing insufficiencies, ultimately improving gingival health and reducing interproximal plaque.

Efficacy of Essential Oil and Zinc-Containing Mouthrinse on Plaque Microbiome, presented by lead author Kyungrok Min, PhD, Principal Scientist at Kenvue. This study used quantitative microbiome analysis to determine that mouth rinses containing a fixed combination of four essential oils (EO) and zinc were effective in reducing plaque and gingivitis and creating a healthier plaque microbiota.

Mouthrinse Effect on Oral Malodor Using Gas Chromatography/Organoleptic Judges (Milleman J, et al), also presented by lead author Kimberly Ruth Milleman, RDH, BSEd, MS, PhD, Global Clinical Director of Salus Research, Inc., in Indiana. This single-center randomized, placebo-controlled trial confirmed the ability of an experimental mouth rinse to neutralize oral malodor by reducing volatile sulfur compounds, the primary source of bad breath. The mouth rinse contained essential oil, zinc, and an odor-neutralizing technology.

1. Listerine® is a brand of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., a subsidiary of Kenvue.

2. Karina Ribeiro is an employee of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., a subsidiary of Kenvue.

All-Inclusive Dental Implant Center Will Provide Industry-Leading Care to New Jersey Patients

For the thousands of New Jersey residents experiencing dental pain and disease, there is something new to smile about as ClearChoice Dental Implant Center®, the national network that specializes in advanced oral disease and full mouth restorations, today announced the grand opening of the 100th center in its network in Rochelle Park, NJ. This marks a significant milestone in the network's commitment to world-class dental implant options in the New Jersey/New York region and beyond, driven by the ClearChoice network's mission to deliver patient-centric, best-in-class solutions and techniques that can help improve the lives of those living with edentulism.

According to the American College of Prosthodontists, 120 million Americans are missing one or more teeth, and 36 million have no teeth. The new center, located at 201 W Passaic Street, Suite 200 in Rochelle Park, will advance the ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers' delivery of all-inclusive dental implant services, thanks to an innovative model that consolidates the entire dental implant process under one roof.

The new location employs state-of-the-art features and amenities, including the latest in 3D printing and digital modeling technology aimed at enhancing patient experience and treatment outcomes. The facility is owned and operated by Mark Andrawis, DMD, prosthodontist and owner of several ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, including Roseland and Woodbridge, NJ, as well as Long Island City, Garden City, Albany, and Buffalo, NY. Dr. Andrawis's efforts have brought more than 115 jobs to the region, and more than 6,000 patients have been treated at his centers. This expansion reflects ClearChoice's ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality dental implant services that streamline the patient experience, from consultation to completion.

"Being a part of the ClearChoice network has given my colleagues and I an opportunity to transform patients' lives for the better," said Dr. Andrawis. "The absence of one or more teeth can not only lead to bone loss and other significant health issues, but it can also erode self esteem. With the opening of this center, we will bring new smiles and renewed confidence to New Jersey residents while also contributing to better oral health and quality of life for the community."

The ClearChoice Network celebrated the occasion with a grand opening event at the new facility. In addition to Dr. Andrawis, the event was attended by Stephen Cox, DMD, lead prosthodontist; Sebastian Mendoza, DMD, oral and maxillofacial surgeon; and members of the ClearChoice Management Services Leadership team. Also in attendance were Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, 38th Legislative District; Michael McPartland, Deputy Director of the Bergen County Division of Economic Development; and Gail Artola of the Rochelle Park Township Committee.

More information about the new center, including hours of operation and how to schedule a consultation, can be found at https://www.clearchoice.com/locations/dental-implants-paramus.