Dental Education: Page 338

It takes more than a weekend

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

Proper education and training are becoming increasingly imperative as general dentists add to their practices procedures formerly confined to the realm of specialists. As Dr. Helaine Smith says in her latest column, sometimes you have to ask yourself: If I were in the dental chair, would I be OK with this?

February 19, 2009

Univ. of MN says yes to midlevel providers

By Rabia Mughal

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved a dental therapy degree program for midlevel providers with a skill set between a dental hygienist and dentist. Now it's up to the state Legislature.

February 12, 2009

Facial injuries reveal secrets of domestic violence

By Rabia Mughal

Victims of abuse from an intimate partner may be reluctant to discuss their predicament, but dentists and physicians can recognize the abuse through telltale injuries and offer assistance, according to a new study.

February 11, 2009

3 keys to selling dentistry -- and why they work

By Richard Geller

A number of people avoid going to the dentist out of fear. What can you do to leapfrog this all-too-common problem and get them into your chair? In his latest Marketing Madness column, Richard Geller outlines three simple -- but effective -- techniques.

February 9, 2009

Ask Marty: How do I protect my data in case my notebook computer is lost or stolen?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: The FBI states that notebook computer thefts are up 48% during the last two years. The Ponemon Institute released data estimates that 12,000 laptops are lost or stolen from U.S. airports every week.

February 8, 2009

Dentists can no longer avoid technology

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

Technology advances in the dental profession "are like a tsunami," says Dr. Helaine Smith in her latest The Mouth Physician column. And that's a good thing!

February 3, 2009

New Illinois dental school proposed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Midwestern University plans to open a dental college in Downers Grove, IL, according to a Chicago Tribune report.

February 1, 2009

Ask Marty: What is the best way to view records and practice information from home or on the road?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: There are many different ways to remotely log into your office computer network. You must know the IP (Internet Protocol) address of your router. This may be a static or dynamic address.

February 1, 2009

Dentists or patients: Who should get the insurance check?

By Rabia Mughal

Insurance companies and dentists in Indiana are clashing over legislation that could change the way dental procedures there are reimbursed.

January 29, 2009

$17 million study targets TMJ cause and cure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School have embarked on a seven-year, $17 million study of 3,400 study subjects with the goal of identifying the cause and effect of temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJD) -- and potentially develop a cure, the university announced.

January 29, 2009

Unlocking the secrets of autistic patients

By Rochelle Sharpe

BOSTON - Dentists should not rush to sedate their autistic patients, an expert on the condition said at the Yankee Dental Congress on Thursday. While it may take weeks -- even months -- to create a working relationship with these patients, it's well worth the effort.

January 28, 2009

Baseball MVP pitches in for kids' dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Albert Pujols, National League Baseball's 2008 Most Valuable Player and St. Louis Cardinal first baseman, is starring in several ADA Give Kids A Smile public service announcements to promote increased access to oral healthcare for underserved children.

January 27, 2009

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