Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal Issues2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authoritiesU.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.April 17, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryElephant once owned by King of Pop recovering from dental surgeryAn African elephant once owned by pop star Michael Jackson underwent dental surgery at a zoo in Florida.April 4, 2024Legal IssuesDentist asks U.S. Supreme Court to change retirement lawA dentist has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to make a major significant change to a retirement law.March 27, 2024Dental AssistantDentistry wants universal rules for dental assisting in the U.S.Dentistry is ready for a national framework for dental assisting professional requirements.March 25, 2024WhiteningStrips with this ingredient may mean whiter, brighter teethThis type of bleaching strip whitened and brightened teeth, according to new research.March 21, 2024Hygiene ToolsStudent wins for whale-shaped toothbrush guide for kids"Swishy," a whale-shaped gadget invented to help young kids brush their teeth better and longer, is on display today at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago.March 19, 2024AnesthesiaComplaint leads dentist to relinquish his licenseA dentist in Florida voluntarily surrendered his dental license, according to an order.March 19, 2024RestorationsNev. woman's sinusitis caused by amalgam migrationA woman developed foreign body sinusitis after amalgam restorative material migrated from a tooth in her upper jaw into her paranasal sinuses.March 18, 2024Staff ShortagesIs your practice addressing the U.S. worker-employer divide?As if the continued challenges of staff shortages and high employee turnover rates weren't enough, there is a reported deep disconnect between employers and employees that threaten to make the situation more dire, according to a new U.S. workplace survey.March 18, 2024RestorationsSweet news about easing tooth wear. Hint: It involves chocolate.A surprising ingredient may slow dental erosion and lesion progression, according to new research.March 8, 2024Page 1 of 116Next PageTop StoriesObesityBody composition linked to oral health in post-stroke patientsA high body mass index combined with low muscle mass is linked to poor oral health in older post-stroke patients, highlighting the importance of addressing dental and overall health in this population. This study was published in Gerodontology.DSOChoosing the right DSO: A guide to matching your transition goals with the ideal partnerAnesthesiaAre you properly anesthetizing dental patients who use drugs like Ozempic?Legal IssuesEx-NBA player sentenced in multimillion-dollar dental fraud scamSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand
