Dental Education: Page 135

A response to ADA's 'scientific study' of dental therapists

By David A. Nash, DMD, EdD

The results of the ADA study published in the current Journal of the American Dental Association do nothing to discredit the utilization of dental therapists in the workforce in their traditional role of providing care for children in school-based programs, according to David A. Nash, DMD, EdD.

January 2, 2013

ADA study finds poor quality of evidence to support MLPs

By Donna Domino

A yearlong systematic review of more than 7,000 studies on midlevel providers (MLPs) conducted by the ADA concludes that the evidence is too poor to compare the effectiveness of their treatment with that of dentists, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 2, 2013

ADA meta-analysis finds lack of data to support MLPs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Despite thousands of published studies on the role of midlevel providers (MLPs) in dentistry, there is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of nondentists performing irreversible surgical procedures, according to a yearlong systematic review conducted by the ADA.

January 1, 2013

Calif. ruling could open door to Medicaid pay cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An appeals court ruling allowing California to cut Medicaid payments to doctors, pharmacists, and others -- including dentists -- could open the door for other states to pursue similar reductions.

December 30, 2012

Multifunction pressing furnace can save dental labs money

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Jensen Dental has released a white paper showing how dental labs can increase productivity and profitability by using a multifunction pressing furnace.

December 30, 2012

Dental Diaries: End of the year rush?

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

2012 had its ups and downs, but the last few weeks of the year held some pleasant surprises for Dr. Sheri Doniger and her practice. She believes this is a sign of things to come for the new year.

December 30, 2012

Dos and don'ts for practice growth in today's economy

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Eight game changers have resulted in production declines for the majority of dental practices during the last three years. This negative trend will continue unless dentists begin to manage their practices more effectively.

December 30, 2012

Heartland Dental partners with Ga. dental practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Heartland Dental Care has announced its affiliation with Goldstein, Garber and Salama, an Atlanta-based dental practice specializing in cosmetic dentistry.

December 27, 2012

IDA touts dental marketing websites

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Internet Dental Alliance (IDA) has created new dental marketing websites designed to help dental practices build their brands, generate leads, and educate patients.

December 27, 2012

Texas legislators to consider new DSO regulations

By Donna Domino

Dental service organizations (DSOs) in Texas would be subject to greater oversight under a new bill introduced to the state Legislature on December 21. The measure, which would require DSOs to register with the state dental board, seeks to ensure that dentists provide care without interference from corporate management.

December 27, 2012

ACI launches dental assistant program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

American Career Institute's (ACI) newest location in Silver Spring, MD, has announced it will offer a dental assistant training program. The program is currently offered at several other ACI locations in Massachusetts.

December 27, 2012

Beyond Practice Management: Hiring and interviewing -- Part 3

By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Part 1 of this series explored preinterview planning and marketing for new applicants. Part 2 focused on how to choose the best applicant for your team. Here, part 3 reviews reference and background checks and how to successfully incorporate new team members into your practice.

December 26, 2012

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