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Beyond Practice Management: Doctor, meet patient
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
In tough economic times, it's hard to avoid the temptation of skipping the steps necessary for an excellent doctor-patient relationship and jumping right into treatment instead. Here's a step-by-step approach for creating strong relationships that can also help improve treatment acceptance.
January 19, 2012
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UBC program emphasizes practice management
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is offering a continuing dental education program taught primarily by business school professors that is tailored to dentists' specific needs as entrepreneurs and small-business managers.
January 18, 2012
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UCSF dental school got $19M in NIH funding in 2011
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) received more research funds from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) than any other public institution in 2011 and ranked second among all institutions nationwide, according to new figures released by the NIH.
January 18, 2012
Western Dental to open another location in Calif.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental Services is expandng in Northern California by opening a new combined general dentistry and orthodontics practice in Livermore on January 27.
January 18, 2012
Pa. dentist charged with $5M in insurance fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Pennsylvania dentist and his daughter have been charged with submitting $5 million in false medical bills to 15 private insurance companies for a radiofrequency procedure they claimed could alleviate chronic pain.
January 18, 2012
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Patient texting study to promote oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CellTrust is working with A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health to launch a text messaging study intended to improve patient oral health compliance.
January 17, 2012
Ortho Caps challenges Align European patents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In response to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Align Technology, Ortho Caps, a German maker of orthodontic aligners, is challenging Align's European patents.
January 17, 2012
Denturists' college on verge of government takeover
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
The College of Denturists of Ontario in Canada is facing the wrath of the province's health minister after a majority of denturism students failed to pass their final exams. The minister is now proposing to appoint an independent supervisor to oversee the college.
January 17, 2012
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Insurance carrier gives $450K gift to Nova Southeastern
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patriot National Insurance will provide the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine with up to $450,000 to support efforts to provide dental services to underserved populations in Fort Lauderdale.
January 16, 2012
Kool Smiles to offer PBS Kids content to patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Starting this month, Kool Smiles will provide children and their parents access to PBS Kids' award-winning content within its offices and online as a public service.
January 16, 2012
FDA warns of pain med mix-up
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and patients about a potential mix-up between prescription pain drugs and over-the-counter medications.
January 15, 2012
ADEX dental exam now offered in 42 states
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and hygiene students who take the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX) will be able to apply for licenses in 42 U.S. states in 2013, following a new alliance with the Southern Regional Testing Agency.
January 15, 2012
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