Dental Business: Page 516

Tenn. Medicaid lawsuit may finally move forward
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge has pledged a "speedy resolution" to a 13-year-old class-action lawsuit over whether Tennessee is providing adequate medical and dental care to 750,000 children enrolled in TennCare, the state's Medicaid program, according to a story in the Tennessean.
March 1, 2011
More U.S. schools considering mobile dental programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The number of preschools and K-12 schools in the U.S. being asked to allow oral health services to be delivered onsite is on the rise, according to a paper released February 28 by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors.
March 1, 2011
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Patterson Dental releases Caesy 10 DVD
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Dental Supply has released Caesy 10 DVD, a comprehensive update to its patient education software program, the company announced.
February 28, 2011
Align Technology sues clear-aligner competitor
By Kathy Kincade
Despite telling court officials two years ago that it had no intention of suing ClearCorrect for patent infringement, Align Technology yesterday filed two lawsuits against its clear-aligner competitor, one claiming patent infringement and the other alleging unlawful business practices.
February 28, 2011
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FDA tells denture adhesive makers to address zinc risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking manufacturers of denture adhesives to take a more proactive role in informing consumers about the risks of zinc poisoning posed by some denture adhesive products.
February 27, 2011
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Wash. dental therapist bill dies in committee
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Proposed legislation that was designed to establish a licensed midlevel provider model in Washington state will not move forward.
February 27, 2011
EDA awards latest seals of approval
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA) recently announced the latest dental products to receive its Accepted Seal.
February 24, 2011
Officite endorsed by the GDA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Officite announced it will serve as the official Web service provider for the Georgia Dental Association (GDA), servicing the association's more than 3,500 members.
February 24, 2011
UNMC dental school goes under 90-minute lockdown
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
he University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry was under a 90-minute lockdown Thursday after a faculty member spotted an armed man on the school campus, according to a news story in the Journal Star.
February 24, 2011
Cignet faces $4.3M fine for HIPAA violations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has imposed a $4.3 million fine on Cignet Health for violating the HIPAA Privacy Rule, making this the first-ever civil money penalty issued for a HIPAA Privacy Rule violation, the HHS announced.
February 23, 2011
Hayes Handpiece offers CE courses
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hayes Handpiece is now offering four continuing education (CE) courses, including Handpiece Maintenance, Instrument Processing, Operatory Systems Maintenance, and CDC/OSHA Pain Relief courses.
February 23, 2011
Unraveling the mysteries of social media
By Kathy Kincade
CHICAGO - Yellow Pages are "dead" and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are fast becoming the leading "word of mouth" tools for dental practice marketing, according to a special noon session on social media at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting today.
February 23, 2011
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