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NIH drops long-awaited sequel to surgeon general's report

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research on December 21 released the long-awaited sequel to the U.S. surgeon general's 2000 report on oral health.

December 20, 2021

My top 5 key compliance resolutions for 2022

By Linda Harvey

At the beginning of every new year, do you promise to do something new, better, or different? Compliance expert Linda Harvey writes why you should consider vowing to get your regulatory compliance back on an even keel in 2022 and outlines five resolutions to do just that.

December 20, 2021

Meet the Cuspies 2021 semifinal candidates

By Theresa Pablos

The list of candidates for the 2021 edition of the Cuspies, formerly known as the Dental Excellence Awards, is now available. This year's campaign includes more than 100 candidates across 12 categories.

December 19, 2021

Ruhl named interim dean of University at Buffalo

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has named Dr. Stefan Ruhl, PhD, as interim dean, effective January 6.

December 16, 2021

Is your staff compensation structure enough to keep your team?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

One of the most prominent reasons why dental team members have left practices or the profession is compensation. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines why compensation is important to team members and different ways to address fair compensation.

December 15, 2021

Austin Oral Surgery raises awareness of sex trafficking

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Austin Oral Surgery, which has multiple practices in central Texas, has raised awareness about child sex trafficking by training dental teams and fundraising.

December 14, 2021

Henry Schein supports TeamSmile program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has donated more than $100,000 in products, software, training, and support to nonprofit organization TeamSmile for its 2021 program.

December 13, 2021

Higher costs, future COVID-19 shutdowns weigh on dentists

By Melissa Busch

As the pandemic continues, dentists remain concerned about higher operating expenses, another COVID-19-related shutdown, and employees' inability to come to work, according to a study published online December 12 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

December 13, 2021

Week in Review: Respiratory failure after pulled wisdom tooth | Henry Schein settles opioid case | Tracking key numbers

By Theresa Pablos

December 10, 2021

Romance, risks, and regret: The drama of interoffice dating

Interoffice relationships pose risks to the dental practice, including perceptions of unfair treatment and favoritism if a supervisory relationship exists. The California Dental Association details three case studies and offers tips to protect you and your practice.

December 9, 2021

It may be time to urge patients to use powered toothbrushes

By Melissa Busch

Do you want patients to clean their teeth better? Then it may be time to recommend switching from a manual toothbrush to a powered toothbrush, according to a review article published on December 7 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

December 9, 2021

Pandemic linked to rise in blood pressure among U.S. adults

By Melissa Busch

In the U.S., adults experienced a significant spike in blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published on December 6 in Circulation. The rise in blood pressure was observed even in those who did not get COVID-19.

December 8, 2021

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