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The advantages of a DSO: Part 1 -- Focus on patients and regulatory compliance
By Barton C. Walker, Lauralee Lawley, Kerri Eble, Kayla Marty, Lauren Ramos, and John Saran
In the first of a two-part series, partners and associates from the law firm McGuireWoods detail the advantages to practicing dentists of a dental support organization (DSO). In this column, they discuss the focus on patient care, serving underserved markets, and regulatory compliance.
February 10, 2015
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Wash. considers changing dental law
By Donna Domino
Washington legislators are considering changing the state's dental law, which supporters say will remove regulatory uncertainty for dentists who work for dental support organizations. But the state dental association says the proposed changes could lead to decisions based more on profit than the ethical treatment of patients.
February 9, 2015
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ND considers midlevel provider bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow certified advanced dental hygienists to perform some procedures now done by dentists under a dentist's supervision. Advocates of the bill say these practitioners will fill a gap in dental care in rural areas and on Indian reservations.
February 8, 2015
All Anthem product lines hacked, including dental insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health insurance provider Anthem was hacked on February 4. All of its product lines, including dental insurance, were compromised in the attack, affecting millions of customers.
February 5, 2015
3 UCSF dental students receive ADEA scholarships
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three students from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry have received scholarships for excellence in preventive dentistry from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
February 5, 2015
Richmond Dental sponsors Nash Institute courses
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Nash Institute announced that dental products manufacturer Richmond Dental will provide ongoing product support for courses taught at the institute.
February 5, 2015
Hamburg resigns as FDA commissioner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Margaret Hamburg, MD, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced her resignation via a letter to her colleagues on Thursday.
February 5, 2015
Drop in capital cost to bring windfall for practice valuation
By Thomas Climo, PhD
In his latest column, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, measures how the drop in the cost of capital in 2015 could mean a significant windfall for dentists considering selling their practices.
February 4, 2015
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Ill. university increases dental services to special needs kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This week the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine in Edwardsville, IL, announced it has increased dental services offered to children with special needs.
February 1, 2015
OnlineCE Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers regarding DrBicuspid's OnlineCE. ** Notice ** DrBicuspid.com will no longer be offering Continuing Education courses after December 31, 2021. All purchased courses must be completed by 11:59 p.m. MST, December 31, 2021, in order to receive CE credit.

Consistent with the existing policy — Certificates for completed courses remain available for up to 1 year from the course purchase date. For example, if you purchase and complete your course before 12/31/2021, you will have access to your certificates until 12/31/2022.
January 31, 2015
FDA: No change of position on dental amalgam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its consumer advisory on dental amalgam, but it has not changed its position on dental amalgam fillings.
January 29, 2015
EPA issues guidance on medical radiation protection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance on radiation protection during diagnostic and interventional x-ray procedures.
January 29, 2015
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