Practice Trends: Page 20

New midlevel provider bill introduced in ND

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

North Dakota lawmakers are once again considering a bill to allow midlevel providers to practice in the state.

January 19, 2017

CDHCs and the evolving dental team

By Theresa Pablos

The dental team is changing. It seems everyone is trying to find a solution to increase access to oral healthcare for millions of Americans. For the past 10 years, the ADA's answer has not been midlevel providers but rather community dental health coordinators (CDHCs).

January 16, 2017

Dentist again tops U.S. News jobs list

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Being a dentist is again the best job in the U.S., according to the list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2017 by U.S. News & World Report.

January 10, 2017

Where does dentist rank in new CNN Money jobs survey?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Where does being a dentist rank among the best jobs in the U.S.? It ranks 44th, according to a new report from CNNMoney/PayScale.com. No other oral healthcare positions made the 2016 list of top 100 jobs.

January 5, 2017

New dental hygienist bill to be introduced in Ga.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New legislation that would allow Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care in certain settings without the direct supervision of a dentist will be introduced in the state's General Assembly.

December 20, 2016

Survey: Dentists split on dental therapists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

About half of dental professionals believe midlevel providers should have the opportunity to work in their state, while the other half disagree, according to a new survey.

December 6, 2016

Can expanding hygienists' practice improve adult care?

By Tony Edwards

Does expanding a hygienist's scope of practice translate to improved oral healthcare at the state level? With the debates about dental therapists and dental telemedicine ongoing, a new study investigated if hygienists with expanded practice options were able to reduce the burden of oral disease.

December 5, 2016

6 tips for when a team member is sick

By Lisa Knowles, DDS

When your phone rings at 6 a.m., it's generally not good. What do you do when the call is from a key team member who is sick and won't be in the office that day? As Dr. Lisa Knowles writes, having a plan in place is crucial. She offers six ideas for how to handle these situations.

July 18, 2016

Dental students eligible for loan repayment program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) will accept applications from dental students for its Students to Service Loan Repayment Program beginning August 16 for the 2016-2017 school year.

July 14, 2016

Mich. considers midlevel provider bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Michigan has become the latest state to consider a bill to allow midlevel providers known as dental therapists.

June 30, 2016

Delta Dental Foundation gives $125K to 5 recent grads

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded five new dentists for committing to practice in underserved communities.

June 23, 2016

Ohio considers dental therapists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ohio is the latest state to introduce legislation to license dental therapists.

June 15, 2016

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