Dental Education: Page 184

Calif. kids' dental program not meeting needs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new model for delivering dental care to poor California children that was supposed to control costs and improve children's ability to see a dentist has fallen far short of expectations.
February 12, 2012
ECU installs PACS in dental school, clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine has installed a fully integrated picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in the school's main clinic and teaching facility and 10 new remote dental clinics and student training facilities in North Carolina.
February 12, 2012
Irish dental sector could lose 1,000 jobs in 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new survey of Irish dentists indicates the sector is facing up to 1,000 job losses in 2012.
February 12, 2012
IDA offers patient portals for dental websites
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Internet Dental Alliance (IDA) has developed new patient portals that allow instant updates to dental practice websites.
February 12, 2012
Dos and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
At one time, it was fairly easy to retain patients in the practice. How things have changed! With increased competition, keeping patients in the practice has become one of the greatest challenges that dental practices face today.
February 12, 2012
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AGD celebrates 60th year
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, with the goal of continuing to grow with the same core values it established in 1952.
February 8, 2012
First Dental Health unveils discounted senior plan
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
First Dental Health is now offering its discount dental plan New Dental Choice to seniors in the U.S., providing savings of 25% to 60% on all dental services.
February 8, 2012
Military dentist brings help and hope to Afghan hospital
By Donna Domino
Inadequate supplies of anesthesia and other materials to treat patients in war-torn Afghanistan and working as a woman in a strictly male-dominated society are among the many challenges facing Air Force Maj. Courtney Schapira, DDS, who is serving in a military hospital that treats Afghan soldiers.
February 8, 2012
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Delta Dental gives $440K to University of Arkansas dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation has pledged $440,000 to promote dental health education, help provide accessible dental health care in Arkansas, and assist with the development of a dental clinic and dental education center at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences.
February 7, 2012
CDS survey: More dentists using social media
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In preparation for the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2012 Midwinter Meeting, which will draw more than 30,000 dental professionals to Chicago this February 23-25, CDS members were asked about current trends, dental care tips, and more.
February 6, 2012
Report examines impact of uninsured on U.S. healthcare market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How and when individuals without health insurance enter the U.S. market for healthcare, and the services they use despite being uninsured, have emerged as a critical underlying issue in the debate over whether Congress has the constitutional power to establish a minimum coverage requirement for nearly all Americans, according to a new report.
February 6, 2012
U.S. bill aims to clear telehealth state licensing bottlenecks
By Erik L. Ridley
All physicians must be licensed in any state in which they practice, a requirement that can be time-consuming and costly for those wanting to practice telemedicine and teleradiology. But a bill expected to be introduced in Congress this year aims to make it easier to use medical licenses across state lines.
February 6, 2012
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