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NC bill stirs protests from dentists, patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists and patients gathered in front of the North Carolina Legislative Building today to voice their opposition to HB 698/SB 655.
June 4, 2012
Dental Diaries: 'The whitest teeth possible'
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
Has the overwhitening phenomenon reached the kindergarten set? A recent encounter with a young patient and his overzealous parents has Dr. Doniger wondering what they are teaching about hygiene at home.
June 4, 2012
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Comfort Dental founder gives Marquette $1M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Marquette University School of Dentistry alumnus Rick Kushner, DDS, will donate $1 million to the Building for the Future campaign, which will support the school's 40,000-sq-ft expansion.
June 3, 2012
Dentists should stress oral-systemic health link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental professionals should build a stronger connection between oral health and general health -- not only for patients, but also at the community level, according to a special issue of this month's Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
June 3, 2012
Vt. senator addresses U.S. dental challenges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vermont is making progress in its efforts to improve access to affordable dental care, but more must be done across the U.S. to address its oral health crisis, according to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
June 3, 2012
Burkhart to distribute UpperCurve products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
UpperCurve has expanded its dealer distribution network through a new partnership with Burkhart Dental Supply.
June 3, 2012
CDC: U.S. oral health improvements mixed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that while the presence of tooth decay has declined over the last 20 years, more than one in every five Americans still suffers from untreated caries.
June 3, 2012
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Dos and don'ts for practice production: Delegate everything possible
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
One of the most common limits on the growth potential of a dental practice is the dentist who micromanages. This behavior radically reduces the amount of time that can be spent on production. It also prevents staff from developing appropriate skills and a sense of purpose -- both of which are invaluable practice assets.
June 3, 2012
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Conn. AG sues 28 in dental Medicaid fraud case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Just days after a Connecticut dentist and former dentist were arrested for Medicaid fraud, the attorney general (AG) of Connecticut has brought a civil action against 26 other individuals, dental practices, and corporations for their alleged role in the elaborate and illegal scheme.
May 31, 2012
House committee votes to repeal medical device tax
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Ways and Means on May 31 voted 23-11 to repeal the medical device tax in the Affordable Care Act.
May 31, 2012
Delta Dental to cut payments to NJ, Conn. dentists
By Donna Domino
Dentists in New Jersey and Connecticut are the latest to face reimbursement reductions from Delta Dental, which will cut reimbursements 4% to 5% in 2013. Delta Dental cut reimbursement rates for Idaho and Washington dentists last year.
May 31, 2012
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FTC opposes NC dental management legislation
By Kathy Kincade
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a letter to the North Carolina General Assembly stating its opposition to pending legislation that would give the state dental board more control over contracts between dentists and out-of-state dental management chains.
May 30, 2012
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