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ADA offers new online practice management courses
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA's Center for Professional Success is offering a new online Executive Program in Dental Practice Management, consisting of six 10-hour courses in which dentists can learn about financial management, enhancing marketing strategies, practicing amid increased regulation, and other topics.
October 23, 2014
ADEA president urges action, education on fluoride benefits
By Richard Valachovic, DMD, MPH
In this column, American Dental Education Association (ADEA) President and CEO Dr. Richard Valachovic cites the scientific evidence behind the use of fluoride in community water and urges dental professionals in all communities to take the lead on this issue.
October 22, 2014
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U.K. seizes huge haul of counterfeit dental equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 12,000 pieces of counterfeit dental equipment have been seized in the U.K. in the past six months, and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is warning dentists about the danger of buying and using counterfeit and unapproved dental equipment.
October 19, 2014
FTC, Texas business groups oppose new DSO rules
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Texas business groups are urging the rejection of new rules by the state dental board regarding dental service organizations (DSOs), saying they would restrict dentists' ability to contract with DSOs.
October 16, 2014
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FDA approves expanded indications for Lymphoseek
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded indications for Navidea Biopharmaceuticals' Lymphoseek radiopharmaceutical agent.
October 15, 2014
FTC staff urges rejection of Texas codes that may restrict dental, business competition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Last week, three Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff members responded to an invitation for public comments on two rules proposed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
October 12, 2014
Do brokers prefer lower prices than owners? A research question
By Thomas Climo, PhD
In a new column separate from his latest series, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, revisits the question of how do dental practice owners get the best price for their practice when they are considering selling. Looking at recent economic research, he urges dental practice owners to consider their options to get the best price.
October 9, 2014
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Bluefield College drops plans for dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bluefield College in Virginia announced this week that the school has "ceased operations" for its dental school and ended a partnership with Tazewell County to develop the project.
October 9, 2014
Sirona, Boston Univ. enter into unprecedented agreement on digital dentistry
By Tony Edwards
SAN ANTONIO - Sirona Dental Systems and the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) have entered into an agreement that will enable GSDM to become the first all-digital dental school in the U.S. They announced the news this morning at the ADA 2014 annual meeting.
October 9, 2014
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Univ. of Pittsburgh gets $11.8M cleft palate grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have received an $11.8 million, five-year research grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to investigate the genetic roots of cleft lip and cleft palate.
October 6, 2014
New Ore. strategic plan emphasizes need for state dental director
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new Oregon strategic plan for oral health emphasizes the need for a state dental director and the promotion of basic oral health literacy and preventive services, such as fluoride varnish, at local facilities serving children and their parents.
October 5, 2014
Calif. approves dental telehealth program to expand access to services
By Donna Domino
Oral health advocates are lauding California's new law expanding the Virtual Dental Home, a program that uses telehealth technology to bring dental services directly to patients in community settings, such as schools and nursing homes.
October 1, 2014
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