Dental Education: Page 121

Study questions costs of routine dental antibiotic prophylaxis

By Donna Domino

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis for dental patients who may be at risk of infection from invasive dental procedures costs the U.S. healthcare system more than $150 million annually, according to a new study in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology. But there is little scientific basis for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures, the authors contend.

March 17, 2013

Marty @ IDS 2013: Wrapping things up

By Dr. Marty Jablow

COLOGNE, Germany - The last two days of the 2013 International Dental Show (IDS) were once again filled with several interesting new products developed by up and coming companies from all over the world.

March 15, 2013

WesternU gets $8.4M pledge from First 5 LA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) College of Dental Medicine will receive $8.4 million from First 5 LA to provide dental care to uninsured and underserved children.

March 14, 2013

Barco targets dentistry with 22-inch display

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical display developer Barco has introduced a 22-inch display designed to meet the imaging needs of dentists.

March 14, 2013

Colo. to keep kids' dental in healthcare exchange?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colorado's health insurance exchange may move forward without children's dental care after language from the federal government termed such benefits as "essential" yet "optional," the Denver Post reported.

March 14, 2013

Marty @ IDS 2013: A parade of new products

By Dr. Marty Jablow

COLOGNE, Germany - It may have been snowing yesterday, but Dr. Marty Jablow was undaunted in his pursuit of all things new at the International Dental Show (IDS). Here he covers an array of product introductions, from Airfloss updates to next-generation impression materials, polishing powders, combination milling and cone-beam CT systems, and orthodontic and temporomandibular joint imaging.

March 14, 2013

Kan. Medicaid program needs more dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than 28,000 Kansans who receive healthcare through the state's Medicaid program, KanCare, live in counties where no dentists are part of the provider network.

March 13, 2013

Dental practice owners: New form required for new hires

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental practice owners, take note: U.S. employers hiring new personnel must use an updated version of Form I-9, which is designed to verify the identity and employment authorization of people hired in the U.S.

March 13, 2013

ADA seeks Golden Apple Award nominees

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has begun accepting nominations for its annual Golden Apple Awards, which recognize dental society leaders, members, and staff who have contributed to the success of their oral health-related programs and activities.

March 13, 2013

UI dental building addition gets LEED Gold certification

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Science Building addition at the University of Iowa (UI) has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

March 13, 2013

Minn. Medicaid dental payments lower than most

By Donna Domino

Minnesota's Medicaid dental reimbursement rates are lower than they were in 2000, which makes the state one of the lowest for reimbursements in the U.S. The state needs to increase reimbursements to improve access to dental care, especially for special needs patients and other underserved populations, according to a new legislative auditor's report.

March 13, 2013

Hanover offers new insurance options for oral surgeons

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hanover Insurance Group has partnered with OMS National Insurance Company (OMSNIC) to offer property and casualty insurance products and service solutions to OMSNIC's insured oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

March 12, 2013

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