Dental Business: Page 480

N.M. dental association endorses ProSites
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA) has endorsed ProSites, a dental website design firm, giving NMDA members access to the company's online marketing solutions at a discounted rate.
April 16, 2012
Federal judge dismisses Calif. fluoridation lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge has ruled that a Southern California water district can legally add hydrofluosilicic acid to public drinking water even though it has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of disease or dental caries.
April 15, 2012
6 dental students win AACD scholarships
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is giving six students the opportunity to study cosmetic dentistry at the AACD's 28th Annual Scientific Session, May 2-5, in Washington, DC, through the APEX Scholarship Award.
April 15, 2012
Henry Schein opens TechCentral center
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has opened the Henry Schein TechCentral Solutions Center to provide customer support for dental and office technology solutions.
April 15, 2012
EDA to host 'tweetchat'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In preparation for Earth Day, the Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA) will host its first "tweetchat" on Twitter for dental industry professionals and consumers to discuss the essentials of a successful green dental practice.
April 15, 2012
Dos and don'ts for patient retention: The value proposition
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Motivating patients to value the hygiene visit continues to be one of the most challenging areas within dentistry. By far the most popular and perplexing question asked by dentists and hygienists alike is, "How can we motivate our patients to make a commitment to keep their scheduled appointments and perform their necessary daily oral hygiene requirements?"
April 15, 2012
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Texas hearing exposes ongoing dental board issues
By Donna Domino
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners should address patient complaints faster and dentists' disciplinary actions should be more accessible, according to testimony from patients, dentists, and lawyers during a hearing April 11 before the Texas Public Health Committee.
April 12, 2012
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Univ. of Arkansas to establish dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arkansas is one of 14 states without its own dental program, but that may be changing soon.
April 11, 2012
NIDCR consolidates practice-based research networks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a seven-year, $66.8 million grant to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Dentistry to create a national dental practice-based research network.
April 11, 2012
More states initiate fee-capping legislation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three more U.S. states are moving forward with fee-capping legislation that will impact dental insurance providers, according to the Academy of General Dentistry's state advocacy page.
April 11, 2012
Trustees approve dental school at Univ. of Utah
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Utah will accept the first students into its School of Dentistry in the fall of 2013, according to an article in the Salt Lake Tribune.
April 11, 2012
ADHA responds to questions about ADHP model
By Pam Quinones, RDH
In this response to Dr. Jay Friedman's recent Second Opinion piece, which raised questions about the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) advanced dental hygiene practitioner model, ADHA president Pam Quinones defends the model's goals and educational requirements.
April 9, 2012
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