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U.S. dental spending expected to rise in 2009 but not by much
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although dental spending in the U.S. will increase this year, it will be lowest annual increase since 1960, according to an ADA News story.
March 2, 2009
Dear ADA: Enough with the 'wait and see'!
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
In her latest The Mouth Physician column, Dr. Helaine Smith once again takes the ADA to task -- this time for failing to lobby strongly or loudly enough on behalf of dentists during the creation of U.S. President Barack Obama's stimulus package.
March 2, 2009
New law expands U.S. government role in dentistry
By Laird Harrison
An expansion of the Children's Health Insurance Program will pour millions of federal dollars into oral healthcare for children. But along with the money comes new government scrutiny of dental care -- which could open the door to superhygienists.
February 24, 2009
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Lexi-Comp debuts iPhone, iPod touch software for dental data
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lexi-Comp, a publisher of clinical resources for the dental market, has developed two software packages to deliver its library of dental-specific references to iPhone and iPod touch users.
February 23, 2009
U.S. stimulus bill a tease for dentistry
By Kathy Kincade
The U.S. government plans to hand out billions of dollars in incentives to healthcare providers who adopt electronic health records between now and 2015. Unfortunately, dentists aren't included.
February 22, 2009
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Dental unit pushes Patterson sales up 4%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson is crediting sales of dental equipment and consumables for the 4% sales growth the company is reporting for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 (end-January 24). Sales for the quarter were $811 million, up from $777 million in the same quarter a year ago, according to the company.
February 18, 2009
Report: 12 million U.S. kids face barriers to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report released today by researchers from the University of Michigan Health System reveals that nearly 12 million children in the U.S. experience serious barriers to getting much needed dental care due to lack of insurance coverage, cost of care, and difficulty finding providers who accept their insurance.
February 8, 2009
Ask Marty: How do I protect my data in case my notebook computer is lost or stolen?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: The FBI states that notebook computer thefts are up 48% during the last two years. The Ponemon Institute released data estimates that 12,000 laptops are lost or stolen from U.S. airports every week.
February 8, 2009
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Facing an economic slowdown, dentists delay big purchases
By Kathy Kincade
As recessionary ripples spread across the U.S. economy, dentists and dental product manufacturers alike are suffering the consequences.
February 5, 2009
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Obama signs law giving more kids access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Just three weeks into his new job as chief executive of the U.S., President Barack Obama has done something former President George W. Bush refused to do: extend health coverage -- including dental -- to 4 million uninsured American children.
February 3, 2009
Ask Marty: What is the best way to view records and practice information from home or on the road?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: There are many different ways to remotely log into your office computer network. You must know the IP (Internet Protocol) address of your router. This may be a static or dynamic address.
February 1, 2009
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Dentists or patients: Who should get the insurance check?
By Rabia Mughal
Insurance companies and dentists in Indiana are clashing over legislation that could change the way dental procedures there are reimbursed.
January 29, 2009
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