Practice Trends: Page 24

UNE gets grant to help Maine's dental provider shortage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of New England (UNE) College of Dental Medicine will use a $160,000 grant from KeyBank for a program that will encourage graduates to practice in two of Maine's underserved counties.

May 11, 2015

Vt. Senate passes licensed dental therapist bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Vermont Senate passed a bill on Friday, April 3, that would allow licensed dental therapists to practice in the state.

April 5, 2015

5 magic words to reduce stress

By Jen Butler, MEd

In the first of a two-part series, stress management expert Jen Butler introduces us to five magic words and explains how they can help you find long-term solutions for reducing stress. This week's column covers the first three words: "and," "enough," and "yet."

March 29, 2015

Ariz. bill on background checks for dentists moves to Senate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Arizona's Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed a new bill that would require background checks for dental professionals.

March 19, 2015

NM House passes dental therapist bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New Mexico House of Representatives passed a bill on March 17 that would create a new category of dental therapists in the state, according to an article in the Albuquerque Journal.

March 18, 2015

AGD disagrees with HRSA report on dental workforce

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) said it "respectfully disagrees" with a February 2015 Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce report on the national and state-level supply and demand for dentists and dental hygienists.

March 18, 2015

We don't. We can't. We won't. Sorry.

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

How does a restaurant not serving coffee impart a lesson for your practice? In their column, the Madow Brothers offer some advice on how to keep your customers happy and grow your business.

March 15, 2015

ADA disputes HRSA's projection of dentist shortage in 2025

By Tony Edwards

An overall shortage of more than 15,000 dentists is projected in the U.S. by 2025, according to a report released last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). However, the ADA Health Policy Institute recommends interpreting the HRSA's overall conclusions with some caution.

March 9, 2015

Then and now!

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

As the Madow Brothers illustrate in this insightful and witty column, while much has evolved in the practice and science of dentistry, some things -- for good or bad -- haven't changed much.

March 8, 2015

Study: MLPs may effectively screen for common dental diseases in low-risk patients

By Theresa Pablos

Dental therapists may be able to effectively screen for caries and periodontal disease in low-risk patients, according to a new U.K. study. The researchers found that these midlevel providers (MLPs) detected common dental diseases almost as often as dentists.

March 5, 2015

1st week in March recognizes dental assistants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

This week, March 1-7, is Dental Assistant Recognition Week. This year's theme, according to the American Dental Assistants Association is "Embracing the Changes in the Profession."

March 3, 2015

The success secret of one of the most successful people ever!

By Richard H. Madow, DDS, and David M. Madow, DDS

In their latest column, the Madow Brothers share one of Jerry Seinfeld's strategies for success. The genius behind this strategy is that monster-sized goals can overwhelm you, but achieving things in small increments is a less intimidating system. Things magically get done. Just don't break the chain.

March 1, 2015

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