Dental Business: Page 469

More people going to ERs with preventable dental problems
By Donna Domino
State budgets are being strained by expensive emergency room (ER) treatment for toothaches and other avoidable dental ailments, according to a new report from the Pew Center on the States. Preventable dental conditions were the primary reason for 830,590 ER visits by Americans in 2009, up 16% from 2006.
February 27, 2012
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Texas dentist sues over unlawful termination
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist who is a major in the U.S. Army Reserves is suing his former employer, alleging that he was terminated after being called up for deployment.
February 26, 2012
Dos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: Strike a balance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Cosmetic dentistry is an area where dentists can still substantially increase their profitability. The most successful practices offer a mix of traditional and cosmetic dentistry and are thereby able to cater to a wider array of patients.
February 26, 2012
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NDSU students win award for implant design
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Students at North Dakota State University (NDSU) won first place and $5,000 for designing a porous ceramic dental implant.
February 23, 2012
Access Pharmaceuticals to sell MuGard in China
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Access Pharmaceuticals announced it has received approval to sell its mucositis treatment, MuGard, in China.
February 23, 2012
Calif. health chief vows changes to kids' dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California's Medi-Cal chief vows to change a failed children's dental program that was supposed to control costs and improve kids' ability to see a dentist.
February 23, 2012
Pa. legislation would require malpractice insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Earlier this month, three Pennsylvania residents testified before the state House of Representatives Insurance Committee in support of a bill that would protect patients from dentists without insurance, according to a news story in the Reading Eagle.
February 22, 2012
Midmark launches new LED operatory light
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midmark has launched its new LED operatory light at this week's 2012 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 22, 2012
Patterson debuts marketing software at Midwinter meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Dental has launched RevenueWell, an online marketing and patient communications software, at this week's 2012 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 22, 2012
UCLA Pipeline program opens doors for future dentists
By Rob Goszkowski
With the rising cost of dental school limiting opportunities for many young people, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Pipeline program is helping underprivileged students to take advantage of their gifts and interest in the profession.
February 22, 2012
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A.T. Still appoints dean for new dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Christopher Halliday, DDS, MPH, has been named the first dean of A.T. Still University's new Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health.
February 20, 2012
Komet introduces extra-long crown cutter
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has introduced its Komet H4MCXXL crown cutter, which is designed to cut through crowns and bridges constructed of commonly used alloys and titanium.
February 20, 2012
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