Dental Education: Page 80

Dentistry at a Crossroads: Environmental scan

By William T. Brown, DDS

Key forces are reshaping the dental landscape. Some pundits claim that the dental profession has arrived at a critical moment in its history. Dr. Bill Brown of Dental Intelligence offers his view of the future of the dental profession and what he sees as some likely consequences, choices, and directions.

November 12, 2013

Dental therapist provides oral care in remote Alaska

By Rob Goszkowski

Conan Murat was one of the first dental therapists to provide treatment in remote areas of tribal Alaska. Now, an article outlining his experiences and unique perspective on the dental therapist's place in dentistry has been published in Health Affairs.

November 12, 2013

Kan. kids' dental program on hold

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Kansas program that provides cleanings, fluoride varnishes, and sealants to schoolchildren is on hold after managed care companies took over the state's Medicaid program.

November 10, 2013

Dos and don'ts for practice management: Changing practice systems for a changing practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

As soon as a dental practice implements new management systems the countdown to system replacement begins. In fact, the more effective the systems are, the sooner they will need to be replaced. As a practice grows and conditions change, tweaking and adjustments can only go so far. Practice owners must learn to recognize when systems that once drove growth have begun to slow it down … and replace them.

November 10, 2013

Infection-control safeguards are key for dental practices

By Donna Domino

The importance of maintaining adequate safeguards for infection control was discussed during an ADA 2013 session in New Orleans. Infection-control breaches have killed patients and left several patients infected with hepatitis and HIV, said an infection-control expert.

November 10, 2013

ADA honors Dental Office Design contest winners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The winners of the 2013 Dental Office Design competition were announced during the recent ADA annual meeting in New Orleans.

November 7, 2013

NADP publishes pediatric dental coverage guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) has published a new guide to help consumers understand the options and complexities regarding pediatric dental coverage options offered in the Health Insurance Marketplace set up by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

November 7, 2013

PatientActivator offers Facebook app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PatientActivator has released a new Facebook application that is designed to help dental offices reach new and potential patients with engaging content.

November 6, 2013

ADA's new budget: No dues increase

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA House of Delegates approved a 2014 operating budget of $124 million in expenses and $122 million in anticipated revenues -- but did not seek a dues increase -- during the final meeting of the group's annual gathering in New Orleans.

November 6, 2013

The value of search engine optimization for dentists

By David Hall, DDS

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a mystery to many dentists. Many of them don't understand how it works, don't appreciate its value, or don't know whom to turn to get it done effectively. In this column, website optimization expert David Hall, DDS, reveals some of the mystery behind SEO.

November 6, 2013

More Germans see dentist in 2013 after fee eliminated

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An uptick in dental visits in Germany has been attributed to the 2013 elimination of a 10 euro ($13 U.S.) consultation fee charged by the state health insurance program.

November 5, 2013

Great Expressions donates $125K to Fla. dental school

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine has received a $125,000 endowed scholarship from Great Expressions Dental Centers.

November 5, 2013

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