Dental Education: Page 229

Bill would guarantee dental care for aged, blind, disabled
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Legislation introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to require states to provide oral health services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals under the Medicaid program.
May 30, 2011
Dos and don'ts for hygiene success: It all starts in the hygiene department
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental hygiene is a key driver of practice production. Many practices overlook the value of the hygiene department. Remember, the hygiene appointment is often the gateway to other types of treatment. A full hygiene schedule drives practice production.
May 29, 2011
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Study: EHRs help reduce prescription errors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An electronic health record (EHR) system helped reduce prescription errors of physicians in a New York City clinic, but doctors found transitioning to the electronic records difficult, according to a study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
May 26, 2011
UCF officials approve new dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Central Florida (UCF) officials have approved the creation of a new College of Dental Medicine in Orlando, FL, the school announced.
May 26, 2011
Pa. dentist, physician offer cardio disease screening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Philadelphia-area dentist is partnering with a local physician to offer an advanced cardiovascular disease screening test.
May 25, 2011
Liptak opens Northern Ill. location
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Liptak Dental Services has opened a new franchise location to provide dental technology consulting services in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
May 25, 2011
Cash Balance Actuaries joins Northern Dental Alliance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Charlie Steingas, owner of Cash Balance Actuaries, has joined the Northern Dental Alliance (NDA). Cash Balance Actuaries will service NDA members needing assistance with their small 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit, or cash balance plans.
May 25, 2011
Report: A third of Australians avoid dentist due to cost
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One-third of Australians avoid or delay visits to the dentist due to the cost, an increase from about a quarter in 1994, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
May 24, 2011
ATSU Mo. dental program closer to launch with new hire
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A.T. Still University (ATSU) has appointed Wayne Cottam, DMD, MS, as vice dean of the Missouri dental program. Dr. Cottam will lead the implementation of the new dental program and is slated to begin his new duties immediately, the university announced.
May 23, 2011
OHSU names new community dentistry chairman
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry has appointed Eli Schwarz, DDS, PhD, MPH, as the new chairman for its community dentistry department.
May 23, 2011
Pew: Many U.S. states still fall short in kids' oral care
By Donna Domino
A "report card" released by the Pew Center on the States found that while more than 20 states have improved dental care for kids in the past year by reimbursing medical doctors for preventive care, increasing fluoridation, and treating more kids on Medicaid, several still don't have basic policies and programs in place.
May 23, 2011
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Website helps consumers find discount dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brighter.com, a new website that allows U.S. consumers to compare dentists by reputation and price, has officially launched.
May 22, 2011
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