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ADA resolution could change AAPHD leadership

By Mary Otto

A resolution to be voted on by the ADA House of Delegates during the annual session in San Francisco this week could dramatically impact the structure and leadership of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD), according to the AAPHD.

October 16, 2012

DentaQuest invests $2.7M in phase II of Oral Health Initiative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The DentaQuest Foundation is implementing phase II of its Oral Health 2014 Initiative.

October 15, 2012

Accutron recalls nitrous oxide flow meters

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Accutron has voluntarily recalled the Ultra PC% cabinet-mount flow meter, used with nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation systems.

October 15, 2012

Report: Prevention key to improving EU's oral health

By Rob Goszkowski

A new report from the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe calls on the European Union (EU) to make oral health a higher priority amid spiraling costs and healthcare budgets squeezed by the economic recession.

October 15, 2012

3Shape signs 3 new resellers for Trios

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape has signed a nonexclusive five-year agreement with Biolase to sell the 3Shape Trios in the U.S. starting this month.

October 15, 2012

NYU gets $3.7M to study access issues for older adults

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher has been awarded a five-year, $3.7 million grant to analyze how racial and ethnic older adults living in underserved urban communities in New York City overcome barriers to accessing oral healthcare services.

October 15, 2012

ADA 2012 kicks off with school-based dental screenings

By Donna Domino

SAN FRANCISCO - The ADA kicked off its annual meeting this week by having150 volunteer dentists, hygienists, and dental students provide 2,000 school children with oral health screenings, education, and treatment as part of the ADA's Give Kids A Smile program.

October 14, 2012

BiteDownDeals offers $100 incentive

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In conjunction with the ADA's Annual Session in San Francisco, BiteDownDeals is offering a new incentive to its dental customers: During the week of October 15-21, any customer who purchases all nine featured products in one day will receive a $100 credit toward a future BiteDownDeals purchase.

October 14, 2012

DentaQuest gives Mich. coalition $150K

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition will receive $150,000 in funding from the DentaQuest Foundation through the second phase of the foundation's Oral Health 2014 Initiative.

October 14, 2012

Dos and don'ts for practice management: Implement procedural time studies

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices need to determine how much time a doctor or team member requires for each type of appointment. The average practice has approximately seven to eight services that are offered 80% of the time and make up the bulk of practice production and profitability. This means that most appointments scheduled will focus on a relatively limited number of procedures.

October 14, 2012

SC legislator calls for routine dental office inspections

By Donna Domino

A South Carolina lawmaker says the state should consider routine inspections of dental offices, as is done in 15 other states. But another legislator who's also a dentist questions the need for such inspections, saying several state agencies already oversee the facilities and respond to complaints.

October 14, 2012

ADMC survey tracks dental practice trends

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The economic downturn and growth of preferred provider organizations (PPOs) in the U.S. are two of the most significant trends affecting dental offices today, according to a survey conducted by the Academy of Dental Management Consultants (ADMC).

October 11, 2012

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