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Harvard dental school seeks applicants for fellowship

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School are seeking applicants for the 2014-2015 Joseph L. Henry Oral Health Fellowship in Minority Health Policy.

September 4, 2013

U.S. sees alarming rise in dental infection hospitalizations

By Rob Goszkowski

From 2000 to 2008, more than 61,000 people were hospitalized in the U.S. for a periapical abscess, a 41% increase. The trends behind that number are alarming and indicative of issues within the U.S. healthcare system, according to an analysis in the September Journal of Endodontics.

September 4, 2013

Novel root canal cleaning system gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sonendo, a developer of endodontic products, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first generation of its Multisonic Ultracleaning System, set to launch in 2014.

September 3, 2013

CDC supports oral disease prevention programs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded cooperative agreements to 21 states to support state infrastructure development and implementation of prevention programs.

September 3, 2013

Orthodontist's computers, patient data stolen

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An orthodontist based in Florissant, MO, has notified 10,000 patients that their personal information is at risk after the practice's computers were stolen during a July 22 break-in, according to an article in the St. Louis Post Dispatch.

September 3, 2013

U.S. Navy Dental Corps celebrates 101 years of service

By Joshua L. Wick

Since being established in 1912 by an act of Congress, the U.S. Navy Dental Corps has matured into a world-class dental healthcare organization whose 1,300 active and reserve officers provide care for sailors, marines, military beneficiaries, and countless others -- including the president.

September 3, 2013

Sirona's prepCheck performs well in pilot study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental students rated the computer-assisted analysis system prepCheck from Sirona Dental Systems as "good or better" in a pilot study conducted at the Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Goethe University.

September 2, 2013

ATSU's Mo. dental school gains accreditation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The new A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) has been granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

September 2, 2013

Dos and don'ts for patient service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If patients disrespect the practice's schedule -- evidenced by late arrivals, last-minute cancellations, and no-shows -- the business consequences can be quite serious. If, on the other hand, the practice shows little respect for the patient's schedule, damage to the relationship can be just as great. With all patients, assume that their time is somehow precious to them, and act accordingly.

September 1, 2013

Viva Learning offers e-certification platform

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Viva Learning, a dental professional and sales rep online learning company, has released VivaCert, a new e-certification platform.

August 29, 2013

TheraBreath founder aids ADEA research fellowships

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Harold Katz, DDS, founder of the California Breath Clinics and creator of TheraBreath, has pledged $10,000 to fund the new American Dental Education Association (ADEA) TheraBreath student research fellowships.

August 28, 2013

Airport dentist treats passengers, employees, immigrants

By Donna Domino

Robert Trager, DDS, has a unique job: running dental clinics at New York City's two major airports. He also has a million stories about the patients he's treated over the years -- from passengers and airport workers needing dental and hygiene care to illegal immigrants brought to him for age analysis.

August 28, 2013

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