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Top 5 trends from ADA 2013 in New Orleans
By Rob Goszkowski, Donna Domino
The setting couldn't have been more fitting for ADA 2013 -- Halloween in New Orleans. The home of voodoo and famous cemeteries -- and often cited as the Most Haunted City in America -- hosted some 23,000 dental professionals dedicated to sweeping away fears of good oral health. Here are five top trends from this year's show.
November 5, 2013
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MOM clinic treats more than 800 at ADA 2013
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 800 New Orleans residents received cleanings, restorative and specialty care, dentures, and x-rays during the ADA's Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic, which was held during the group's annual meeting.
November 4, 2013
Delta Dental chosen for VA dental insurance program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California has been selected by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as the provider for the VA's new Dental Insurance Program.
November 4, 2013
Kan. mediation over MLPs ends without agreement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Deliberations aimed at resolving a dispute over whether to allow midlevel dental practitioners (MLPs) in Kansas have ended without agreement.
November 4, 2013
Panel creates dental therapist education standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A panel of academic experts has developed a set of evidence-based national standards for education programs that train midlevel providers, also known as dental therapists, in the U.S.
November 4, 2013
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Most Americans unaware ACA includes kids' dental care
By Donna Domino
Most Americans are unaware that the ACA includes children's dental services, according to a survey by the Children's Dental Health Project. Some 33% of adults reported that someone in the family has a toothache or other dental problems, but many have delayed seeing a dentist because of cost.
November 3, 2013
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Dr. Maxine Feinberg chosen as ADA president-elect
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maxine Feinberg, DDS, was elected as the ADA's president-elect and Jonathan Shenkin, DDS, was chosen as second vice president at the House of Delegates meeting during the group's annual gathering in New Orleans.
November 3, 2013
How to handle cardiac emergencies in the dental office
By Donna Domino
NEW ORLEANS - Cardiac emergencies are rare in the dental office, but most states require dentists to have basic life support training. Training your staff to deal with medical emergencies and having an emergency kit on hand can save a patient's life, noted a dental anesthesiologist at ADA 2013.
November 3, 2013
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Dos and don'ts for building relationships
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Where do your patients learn about home care, exciting new treatment options, and other dental subjects? If they're not relying on your practice for all this information and more, consider creating a monthly or quarterly electronic newsletter. This is an excellent way to provide valuable information to patients, promote your complete range of services, and build a stronger practice/patient relationship.
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Dr. Edward Zuckerberg talks social media at ADA 2013
By Rob Goszkowski
NEW ORLEANS - Dr. Edward Zuckerberg has always been an early adopter of new technology for his practice. At the ADA's Annual Session, he talked about how dentists can enhance their practice's profile with social media -- including Facebook, the social media company his famous son Mark started.
November 2, 2013
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ACA's impact is hot topic at ADA town hall meeting
By Donna Domino
NEW ORLEANS - ADA members asked about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), dental school costs, insurance, and the growth of corporate dental chains during a town hall session hosted by ADA President Dr. Robert Faiella, incoming president Dr. Charles Norman III, and Executive Director Dr. Kathleen O'Loughlin.
October 31, 2013
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FSA balances can now be rolled over
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have changed the "use-or-lose" rule for health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) to allow up to $500 to be carried over to the next year.
October 31, 2013
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