Dental Practice: Page 150

1 in 5 dental professionals considered suicide in the prior year

By Melissa Busch

Nearly 20% of dental professionals reported thinking about taking their own life in the preceding 12 months, and about 6% reported ever attempting to take their life, according to an Australian study that was published recently in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.

February 28, 2023

Texas dentists must pay $15K in back pay in whistleblower case

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Texas and its owners must pay $15,700 in back wages to workers who were illegally fired for raising COVID-19 safety concerns following a whistleblower investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor.

February 27, 2023

Do's and don'ts for new dentists

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

An evolving dental economy requires new dentists to develop a greater knowledge of practice management and leadership skills. Learning about the business side of dentistry is instrumental in building a successful career, advises Dr. Roger. P. Levin.

February 26, 2023

Week in Review: Chicago Midwinter Meeting highlights ǀ Tips for taking expert photos ǀ Discolored tooth

By Theresa Pablos

February 24, 2023

Lure patients and raise profits with teeth whitening

By Melissa Busch

The demand for teeth whitening is huge and won't go away any time soon. Therefore, dentists should expand these services to increase practice profitability and attract more patients, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

February 23, 2023

MouthWatch introduces virtual-first care solution

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Teledentistry and digital imaging company MouthWatch introduced Dentistry.one, a virtual-first dental care solution.

February 23, 2023

Organized dentistry backs U.S. proposed oral health law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Organized dentistry, including the American Association of Endodontists, is endorsing proposed legislation calling for the development of an oral health literacy strategy in the U.S.

February 20, 2023

Endodontist ordered to repay $10M in COVID-19 relief funds

By Melissa Busch

An endodontist in Oregon was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for his role in attempting to steal more than $170 million in U.S. COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 20, 2023

ACAP approves Skygen as preferred vendor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) has recognized dental benefits management software as a service provider Skygen as a preferred vendor.

February 20, 2023

Do's and don'ts for staying competitive

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

A recent Levin Group study showed that nearly two-thirds of practice owners reported production increases, but more than 38% reported high or extremely high levels of stress. The key to staying competitive isn't working harder but smarter, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.

February 20, 2023

Week in Review: SDF vs. sealants | Can a $20M program solve the staffing shortage? | We're heading to Chicago!

By Theresa Pablos

February 17, 2023

Kids gagging at the dentist? Blame mom

By Melissa Busch

Children with a sensitive gag reflex during dental treatment may be just like their mothers. Among moms who gagged at the dentist's office, about 72% of their children did the same, according to a study published on February 16 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

February 16, 2023

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