Practice Trends: Page 21

Vt. governor signs dental therapist bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gov. Peter Shumlin has signed a bill that allows dental therapists to practice in Vermont.
June 13, 2016
Indian Health Service: MLPs would increase access to care
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Indian Health Service wants to add midlevel providers (MLPs) to increase access to dental care for American Indians and Alaska Natives. A proposal to add dental health therapists seeks to expand the community health aide program serving tribal communities.
June 6, 2016
2013 05 08 09 57 34 145 Woman Dentist 200
Mass. Senate approves budget amendment for MLPs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a budget amendment that would allow dentists to hire midlevel providers (MLPs) known as dental hygiene practitioners.
May 26, 2016
Second Opinion: The importance of volunteerism on career decisions
By Alex Pierre-Bez
Alex Pierre-Bez, a third-year dental student, writes about the impact a recent Veterans Dental Care Day had for the patients involved and for her career going forward. In this Second Opinion, she focuses on the importance that volunteering can have on patients and for practitioners.
May 18, 2016
2013 12 23 15 23 25 385 Second Opinion 200
Second Opinion: Georgians need more than new campaign
By Suzanne Newkirk, RDH
In this Second Opinion, Suzanne Newkirk, RDH, advocates for better oral healthcare for all Georgians. She points out the difficulties many rural and poor Georgians face in trying to access oral healthcare and urges the Georgia Dental Association to work to increase access to care.
April 24, 2016
2016 03 09 12 44 13 475 Newkirk Suzanne 200
Hospitals are a terrible idea
By Benjamin Burris, DDS
"Dental service organization" is a dirty phrase to many in the profession, but Dr. Benjamin Burris looks at the recent past and argues that, just as so-called "corporate medicine" evolved from need, technology advancements, and a desire to better serve patients, corporate dentistry may do the same.
March 29, 2016
2013 12 23 15 23 25 385 Second Opinion 200
Meet Women in Dentistry speaker René Johnson
By Donna Domino
Facing increased competition and fast-paced lifestyles, women dentists struggle now more than ever, balancing home life and lessening the stress of growing their practices, says certified empowerment coach René Johnson. She is one of the featured speakers at the upcoming 2016 Women in Dentistry conference.
March 13, 2016
2016 02 25 16 38 43 264 Women In Dentistry 200
The evolution of dental assisting skills
By Darci Barr
This week is Dental Assistant Recognition Week, and DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present a column by Darci Barr, educator and expert in dental assisting program design, discussing the evolution of dental assisting skills and how the growth of technology has led to advancements in the profession.
March 10, 2016
2013 06 05 16 16 54 207 Dental Assistant Patient
Meet Women in Dentistry speaker Julie Charlestein
By Theresa Pablos
Julie Charlestein is the president of Premier Dental Products and also one of the engaging speakers at the upcoming 2016 Women in Dentistry conference. She is most looking forward to meeting with conference speakers and attendees, as well as learning more about the unique rewards and challenges of being a woman in dentistry.
March 9, 2016
2016 02 25 16 38 43 264 Women In Dentistry 200
ADA president: More women needed in leadership roles
By Donna Domino
ADA President Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays believes the upcoming Women in Dentistry conference will encourage women to take leadership roles in organized dentistry, while helping them juggle the responsibilities of their practices as well as their families.
February 29, 2016
2016 02 25 16 38 43 264 Women In Dentistry 200
Pew report: MLPs top list of topics to watch
By Tony Edwards
In a report released in late January, the Pew Charitable Trusts listed five issues in dental healthcare to watch in 2016. Jane Koppelman, Pew's research director for children's dental policy, spoke with DrBicuspid.com about these five issues and how they will affect your practice today and into the future.
February 21, 2016
2016 02 19 14 39 45 562 Koppelman Jane 200
Ga. dental hygienist bill advances, with FTC support
By Donna Domino
A bill allowing Georgia dental hygienists to provide preventive care without the direct supervision of a dentist appears headed for legislative approval after getting a recent boost from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC said the measure would benefit underserved populations with limited access to preventive care.
February 18, 2016
2013 05 08 09 57 34 145 Woman Dentist 200
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