Dental Practice

Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
By Tracee Dahm
While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
September 10, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.
September 9, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for practice changes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Sometimes your dental practice needs to make necessary changes involving your operations or systems, which can be met with resistance from team members. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to address the subject with your team.
September 9, 2024
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Detailing the similarities between South African and U.S. dental assistants
By Kevin Henry
During a recent trip to South Africa, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry was again reminded of how alike dental assistants can be, even halfway around the world.
September 6, 2024
Jeanné Oosthuysen and Kevin Henry in South Africa
How dentistry's practice models continue to evolve
By Melissa Busch
Dentistry's practice models continue to change, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
September 5, 2024
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Pediatric dentist pleads guilty to U.S. charges
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist accused of having more than 2,700 images and videos of children has pleaded guilty.
September 4, 2024
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?
By Ava Barros
This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.
September 4, 2024
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Where botched dental procedures are reported the most in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
Dental patients in these U.S. states are more likely to see their procedures bungled or experience other mistakes made by dentists.
September 3, 2024
Dental Malpractice Vitalii Vodolazskyi
Billing and documenting CDT codes for viral microorganism cultures
By Estela Vargas
Expanding the clinical hygiene practice involves teamwork between the dentist and dental hygienist. Estela Vargas, CRDH, shares guidance and billing tips for the following Current Dental Terminology codes.
September 3, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Dentists pay $1M-plus to resolve civil case
By Melissa Busch
Two dentists and their dental practices in Connecticut have paid $1.17 million to resolve allegations that they operated a Medicaid kickback scheme.
September 3, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Do's and don'ts for marketing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Internal marketing, when done correctly, can lead to high-quality referrals for dental practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the do's and don'ts of how to create a synergistic effect with your marketing efforts and patient referrals.
September 3, 2024
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Dental employee busted for stealing $50K from employer
By Melissa Busch
An employee was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in patient payments while working at an orthodontics practice.
August 30, 2024
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