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Mich. dentist to make Uganda his new home
By Donna Domino
For Ryan Shinska, DDS, moving to Uganda to provide dental care for the poor is a matter of putting his Christian faith into action. The young dentist will work in a clinic in Jinja, where most of the residents have never seen a toothbrush, never mind a dentist.
July 18, 2013
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DentSim Lab seeks dental students for research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentSim Lab in New York City is looking for incoming dental students to be part of research study projects on how predental and dental students learn dental skills with simulation technology.
July 17, 2013
Delta Dental of Minn. Foundation funds oral health coalition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $300,000 to the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition to support the group's infrastructure and activities during the next three years.
July 17, 2013
Univ. of Leeds appoints new dental dean
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Leeds in the U.K. has named Helen Whelton, BDS, PhD, MDPH, as dean of the school's Dental Institute.
July 17, 2013
FDA OKs new test for sterilization devices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for a quicker method for checking whether steam sterilizers are functioning properly.
July 17, 2013
Washington, DC, dental clinic cited by OSHA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Washington, DC, dental clinic $61,600 for 26 alleged serious violations.
July 17, 2013
How to price DPM services in a noncorporate state
By Thomas Climo, PhD
There are many advantages for a dental practice in joining forces with a dental practice management (DPM) company, according to financial consultant Thomas Climo, PhD. But beware the various state and federal laws that can make forming such relationships tricky.
July 17, 2013
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Will Iowa court reconsider dental assistant case -- again?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The attorney for a dental assistant fired by employer for being "too attractive" has asked the Iowa Supreme Court to consider the case for a third time, according to an Associated Press article.
July 16, 2013
$1.2M UB grant will train oral health researchers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The department of oral biology in the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine has been awarded a $1.2 million National Institutes of Health training grant to fund oral health research by postdoctoral students and fellows.
July 16, 2013
German coffee retailer offers dentures too
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A German coffee retailer has added an unusual twist to its product offerings: selling dentures and crowns in addition to espressos and lattes.
July 15, 2013
BiteDownDeals launches online catalog
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BiteDownDeals.com, a daily deals website for dental professionals, has introduced a full product catalog as part of its relaunch.
July 15, 2013
Late payments affect Ill. dentists, patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chronic payment delays to Illinois dentists who provide oral care for state employees have caused financial stress for both patients and providers, according to story in the Peoria Journal Star.
July 15, 2013
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