Dental Education: Page 298

UNLV dental students earn ADA award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Foundation awarded its 2009 Bud Tarrson Dental School Student Community Leadership Award to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine in recognition of an oral health treatment program for National Guard troops.

February 28, 2010

Seattle Study Club shines in metrics study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Even during the challenging economic times of 2009, Seattle Study Club members in general practice consistently outperformed their in-state peers on measures of patient retention, production, and growth, according to a study conducted by Dentra, a provider of online quality measurement solutions.

February 28, 2010

Truth and consequences

By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD

Telling the truth can be hard, but doing so can help you be a better leader and reduce the stress in your life.

February 28, 2010

American Dental Q4 revenues rise

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

American Dental Partners reported that revenues were down but earnings up for its fourth quarter of 2009. For the period, the company took in $66.6 million, down from $65.1 million in the same quarter in 2008.

February 25, 2010

Obama, Republicans clash at health summit

By Reuters Health

WASHINGTON (Reuters), Feb 26 - President Barack Obama and Republicans clashed frequently on Thursday at a summit on his stalled healthcare overhaul, battling over the size and cost of the proposal and moving no closer to a compromise agreement.

February 25, 2010

Hands-free video camera enhances education, teledentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Stage Front Presentation Systems has introduced inVisionCam, a hands-free camera that generates high-definition video for use in dental instruction and teledentistry. The company will demonstrate the product March 1-2 at the 2010 American Dental Education Association annual meeting in Washington, DC.

February 25, 2010

Cleankeys upgrades its disinfectable keyboard

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cleankeys launched an upgrade of its easy-to-clean keyboard at this week's Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Because it is watertight and has a smooth surface, the keyboard can be wiped with a disinfecting cloth or cleaned with soap and water, according to the company.

February 24, 2010

Philadelphia dentists cite consent form restraints

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Philadelphia dentists testifying at a hearing this month about the impact of a legally required consent form regarding amalgam said they sometimes have to refuse treatment to disabled patients when they cannot get parents to sign it.

February 24, 2010

U.S. House votes to repeal insurance antitrust exemptions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. House of Representatives voted February 24 to subject health insurance companies to federal antitrust regulations. The bill, which passed 406-19, leaves intact exemptions from the act for malpractice liability insurers.

February 24, 2010

States take aim at discount dental plans

By Donna Domino

A number of U.S. states are cracking down on discount health plans that offer dental programs -- even though dentists have long used these plans to help fill empty chairs.

February 23, 2010

Cigna gains ADA CERP approval for CE

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) has approved Cigna as a recognized provider of continuing dental education courses. The program, which evaluates and recognizes organizations that provide continuing dental education, helps ADA members and the dental community select courses that promote continuous improvement.

February 22, 2010

Guardian offers dental student loan protection program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has unveiled a program that will enable medical and dental professionals to protect their ability to repay their student loans in the event they become disabled.

February 22, 2010

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