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Idaho dental hygiene program is accepting patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The College of Southern Idaho Dental Hygiene Program is accepting patients to help students hone their skills, according to a story on MagicValley.com.
September 11, 2011
Ga. dental board to reconsider hygienist proposal
By Donna Domino
The Georgia Board of Dentistry has rejected as written a proposed rule change that would have required a dentist's exam and written authorization before public health hygienists could provide basic preventive services in schools, community health centers, and prisons.
September 11, 2011
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Dos and don'ts for customer service: Give encouragement and compliments to patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
If patients are doing a great job sitting still for a lengthy procedure, let them know with a compliment. They may have no idea whether they're being a good patient or not. They'll appreciate it and feel better about the appointment.
September 11, 2011
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FDA advisers consider time limit for bone drugs
By Reuters Health
ADELPHI, Md. (Reuters) - U.S. health advisers are considering a time limit for taking a class of drugs used by millions of women to prevent bone fractures, due to concerns over unusual fractures linked to the medicines and possible higher cancer rates.
September 8, 2011
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FDA panels want revised labels on bisphosphonate drugs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Manufacturers of bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax and Zometa should make changes to their product labeling to reduce the risk of bone fractures, two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panels concluded Friday.
September 8, 2011
J&J to modify some toothbrush whitening claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products modify certain claims for its Reach Total Care + Whitening toothbrush to clarify that the brush whitens teeth through the abrasive action rather than through bleaching.
September 8, 2011
Bright Now Dental expands presence in Fla.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smile Brands, a leading provider of business support services for U.S. dental groups, has opened a new Bright Now Dental office in Winter Garden, FL.
September 8, 2011
DentalXChange, Liberty offer online claims processing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalXChange is partnering with Liberty Dental Plan to offer an online payor portal for insurance claims.
September 8, 2011
Ga. dental board mulls direct supervision of hygienists
By Donna Domino
The Georgia Board of Dentistry wants to adopt a proposal requiring that hygienists who provide basic preventive dental services in schools, community health centers, and prisons must now be under the direct supervision of a dentist. Critics call the change an unnecessary obstacle for access to care, especially for children.
September 7, 2011
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Calif. dental worker gets 4 years in prison for identity theft
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former Santa Clara, CA, dental office employee who stole information from patient records to buy luxury products is now facing four years in prison, according to a news story in the San Jose Mercury News.
September 7, 2011
Public & private efforts bring dentists to rural Iowa
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A joint effort between public and private entities is working to bring new dentists to rural Iowa communities by helping to pay off student loans, the Des Moines Register reported.
September 7, 2011
ECU names interim dean for dental school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gregory Chadwick, DDS, MS, the associate dean for planning and extramural affairs at the East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine, has been named interim dean of the school.
September 7, 2011
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