Natalie McCarty and Fred Joyal

Dental Practice
Why membership plans make even more sense now
What should you be looking for in a dental membership plan? What trends are occurring in our society that make this the right time to research your options when it comes to implementing these plans into your practice? Natalie McCarty and Fred Joyal take a look at the questions surrounding this growing trend.
October 13, 2020
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Dental hygienist accused of reselling stolen dental equipment
A dental hygienist was arrested for stealing dental equipment from work and reselling it.
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Dental hygienist accused of reselling stolen dental equipment
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist was arrested for stealing dental equipment from work and reselling it.
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Changes in radiolucency on CBCTs may help predict root canal efficacy
By Ava Barros
Volumetric changes in radiolucency on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans may help foretell how effective root canals were in treating apical periodontitis. The study was published on May 11 in the Journal of Dentistry.
May 17, 2024
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Ex-dental student agrees to cop to shooting 2 in hate crime
By Melissa Busch
A former dental school student who reportedly shot and injured two Jewish men has agreed to plead guilty.
May 16, 2024
Jail Hands
Is dentistry rushing to manage kids' apnea with unproven cures?
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may be evaluating and treating children's obstructive sleep apnea too young and for the wrong reasons.
May 16, 2024
Girl Snoring
Is dental insurance hurting your profits?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most practices want to fire insurers, but in most cases that is financially impossible for dentists, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Instead, Levin offers four strategic tips to protect your bottom line.
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Lawmaker asks for dentist to lose license over death of Jews call
By Melissa Busch
A state legislator has asked that a dentist lose his license for calling for violence against the Jewish population.
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Another dental office hit with burglary
By Melissa Busch
In the latest burglary at a dental-related business, a man broke into a dental practice, disabled surveillance cameras, and took an x-ray machine, $2,500 in cash, and more.
May 15, 2024
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This type of orthodontic bracket may be more likely to fail
By Ava Barros
Ceramic orthodontic brackets appear to have a significantly higher failure rate compared to metal brackets, especially in the lower arch and posterior sector. This research was published on May 13 in the International Dental Journal.
May 15, 2024
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E-procurement platforms, AI, and more trends from DentalForum 2024
By Beth Gaddis
At this year's DentalForum, leaders from more than two dozen dental service organizations and purchasing groups gathered for what can best be described as "vendor speed dating." Here's what Beth Gaddis learned from those interactions.
May 15, 2024
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Man sentenced for killing another over dental work
By Melissa Busch
A man was sentenced for killing a 28-year-old man over a dispute over illegal dental work.
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Orthodontist sued for $28M
By Melissa Busch
Invisalign maker Align Technology recently filed a $28 million lawsuit in U.S. court against an orthodontist.
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Oral rinse may screen for early gastric cancer
By Ava Barros
Since oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.
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