Dental Business: Page 405

ADA 2013 dental code app available for Apple, Android devices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental codes are now available at the touch of a button with the 2013 Dental Code Check app from the ADA.

November 14, 2012

Penn Dental receives $1.5M for student scholarships

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has received a $1.5 million grant to support student scholarships from the Health Resources and Services Administration.

November 13, 2012

Henry Schein to sponsor storm recovery symposium

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Two dentists who rebuilt their practices following Hurricane Katrina will be among the featured speakers at Henry Schein's Recovery Empowerment Symposium: Emerging from the Storm to be held November 16 in New York City.

November 13, 2012

U.K. seller of high-peroxide teeth whiteners jailed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Barrington Armstrong-Thorpe, a U.K. man who sold teeth-whitening products containing illegal levels of peroxide, has been sentenced to 16 month in jail, according to the BBC.

November 13, 2012

Ore. wrestles with adding 200K dental plan members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oregon is grappling with the politics surrounding the Oregon Health Plan and dental care coverage for more than 600,000 of its members and 200,000 people who could be added to the plan, according to a report by the Oregonian.

November 13, 2012

Study compares spatter reduction of Isolite, dental dam

By Rob Goszkowski

Cold season is here, so what's the best way to protect yourself and your staff from spatter produced while preparing teeth? Researchers found the Isolite system and a dental dam used with a high-volume evacuation to be effective, with a few subtle differences.

November 13, 2012

Debate over ADA Library cuts not over yet

By Mary J. Hayes, DDS, MS, AM

With the ADA Library officially in limbo, it's time for its supporters to voice their concerns to ADA leadership about the dismantling of this historic resource without a measured plan in place to meet the needs of the association's history and future, according to Dr. Mary Hayes, a practicing dentist with a master's degree in medical library science.

November 13, 2012

Birner Dental sales, income rise in Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Birner Dental Management Services saw a year-over-year increase in both revenues and income for the third quarter of 2012 (end-September 30), largely due to patients accepting more expensive treatment plans.

November 12, 2012

Are disciplinary actions against DMSOs on the rise?

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

More than 30% of disciplinary actions discharged by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health between June 27, 2011, and August 7, 2012 involved dental professionals affiliated with dental management service organizations (DMSOs).

November 12, 2012

Dental Diaries: Expiration dates

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

We all have products that get used more than others. Some materials, drugs, or even food may be sitting on our shelves for longer than we remember. Is it time to check your shelves and storage areas?

November 12, 2012

DQA moves forward with evidence-based initiatives

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Quality Alliance (DQA) has made great strides this year in its work to develop oral health quality measures in response to legislated mandates, members noted at a November 2 meeting of the DQA in Chicago.

November 11, 2012

NYC dentists sue contractor over crane collapse

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The contractor of a 90-story luxury apartment building in New York City is facing a $5 million lawsuit from two dentists who blame the company for a construction crane collapse during Superstorm Sandy, according to news reports.

November 11, 2012

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