Dental Education: Page 143

'Going green' has cost and care advantages for dentistry
By Donna Domino
"Going green" is not only environmentally friendly, it's also economically savvy for dental practices, according to a presentation at the recent ADA Annual Session. Adopting eco-friendly practices can save dentists thousands of dollars a year, in addition to preserving natural resources.
November 6, 2012
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Ex-employee sues dentist over Medicaid billing dispute
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The former office manager for a Texas dentist has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the dentist, claiming she was fired for refusing to take part in "improper and illegal billing practices."
November 4, 2012
Teachers' pension plan may buy Heartland Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is reportedly nearing a deal to buy Heartland Dental Care for $1.3 billion.
November 4, 2012
Dos and don'ts for production per patient
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
In contrast to need-based dentistry, patient education is critical to gain cosmetic case acceptance. With need-based dentistry, patients often accept treatment to alleviate pain. Motivating patients to agree to cosmetic procedures is a much more subtle and comprehensive process.
November 4, 2012
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What union support of Obamacare may mean for dentistry
By William T. Brown, DDS
Will unintended consequences of the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") result in a new dental practice model, with 2% cosmetic practices and 98% working for government unions? An analysis of a recent Forbes Magazine article demonstrates how this scenario could become a reality.
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Delta Dental of NJ opens amid Sandy disruptions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of New Jersey announced that it is opening its doors in spite of disruptions caused by Superstorm Sandy. There are limited service capabilities due to the storm's aftermath, but Delta Dental is working hard to be at full strength as soon as possible, the company announced.
November 1, 2012
Liberty Dental opens natural disaster hotline
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liberty Dental Plan has established a natural disaster hotline to assist those experiencing the effects of Superstorm Sandy.
October 31, 2012
NJ, NY dentists address Superstorm Sandy damage
By Donna Domino
Dentists along the New Jersey shore and in low-lying areas of New York are struggling to get power restored to their offices and homes in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Dentists in Sea Bright, NJ, were particularly hard hit, and as many as 7,000 dentists in New York have been affected by flooding or power outages.
October 31, 2012
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After Sandy: Heed boil water alerts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is stressing how imperative it is that after superstorm Sandy people in the affected areas heed the alerts to prevent the spread of disease and infection.
October 31, 2012
Fla. county receives $100K oral health grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation of Florida has awarded Franklin County Health Department a three-year, $100,000 Impact grant to help address growing oral health disparities in the community.
October 31, 2012
Univ. of Louisville nursing, dental schools to share $1M grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new educational initiative will have nursing and dental students at the University of Louisville collaborating to better identify and manage systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease that are sometimes linked to oral health.
October 30, 2012
Calif. dentist honored by CDA Foundation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kongsab Hatlavongsa, DDS, is the 2012 recipient of the CDA Foundation's Student Loan Repayment Grant.
October 30, 2012
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