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Week in Review: Hygienist appreciation | Student burnout | Beetroots and oral bacteria
By Theresa Pablos
April 9, 2021
Burnout making dental students think twice about dentistry
By Hannah Welk
Students training for dental professions are at increased risk for poor mental health that could lead them to leave their programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 7, 2021
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Do's and don'ts for work-life balance: Improve your practice and your life
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Owning and operating a practice can be all-consuming, especially in these supercompetitive times. Too many dentists live and breathe dentistry 24/7. You became a dentist to care for patients but also to enjoy a rewarding life. Take good care of your patients and yourself, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
July 14, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for maintaining a good work-life balance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
One of the perks of dentistry is that it can offer practice owners enough flexibility to achieve a great work-life balance. Unfortunately, not every dentist takes advantage of this. Be sure to create a practice schedule that maximizes production and enhances your life, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.
January 27, 2019
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'Hope for the future' drives orthodontic decision-making
By Lori Roniger
How do potential patients and their families make decisions about undergoing orthodontic treatment? The process can be complicated, in part because of the treatment's expense and largely cosmetic status, as well as the involvement of mental health factors. Researchers interviewed orthodontic patients to learn more.
December 16, 2018
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Head/neck cancer patients have unique mental health needs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The European Head and Neck Cancer Society has published new recommendations for the best practice management of the psycho-oncologic aspects of head and neck cancer oatients in the Annals of Oncology.
April 22, 2014
Few survivors of HNC using mental health services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mental health services appear to be underutilized despite depression among survivors of head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery (August 15, 2013).
August 14, 2013
Beyond Practice Management: Beating burnout
By Don Deems, DDS, FAGD
Ever feel trapped by the daily grind? For most of us, the easy part is "doing the dentistry." The hard part is, well, everything else! Here are eight tips that might help ward off burnout.
June 14, 2012
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ACLU sues Ariz. Corrections over poor dental, medical care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Prisoners in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections receive such grossly inadequate medical, mental health, and dental care that they are in grave danger.
March 5, 2012
Wells Fargo renames healthcare practices finance unit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Wells Fargo has renamed its healthcare practices finance unit. The unit previously known as Matsco is now called Wells Fargo Practice Finance.
October 13, 2010
Oral health lacking in patients with severe mental illness
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
A new meta-analysis reveals a 61% lifetime prevalence of suboptimal oral health among people with serious mental illness, lending further weight to the need for dental and mental healthcare providers to coordinate efforts.
January 20, 2010
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Aussie university focuses on oral health of mentally ill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia has launched a free toothbrush and toothpaste campaign directed toward individuals with mental health issues.
November 10, 2009
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