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HPI: 8 out of 10 dentists support dental insurance reform

By Alex Dagostino

Dentists largely support dental insurance reform, according to findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll. More than 1,100 dentists responded to the poll, which was conducted from November 8 to November 13.

December 13, 2022

JADA study: Stop prescribing antibiotics to some patients

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians may want to stop prescribing antibiotics to patients with prosthetic joints before they undergo invasive dental procedures, because they don't cut the risk of developing infections, according to a study published on December 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

December 12, 2022

Nevada dentists seek dental insurance reform

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nevada Sen. Heidi Seevers Gansert (R-Reno) filed a dental insurance reform bill to raise the requirement that insurance companies must spend on patient care, according to the Nevada Dental Association.

December 11, 2022

Now trending: Oral piercings and gems

By Alex Dagostino

Dentists are warning against a popular trend among young adults: oral piercings and gems. The trend may pose serious damage to one's oral health, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

December 11, 2022

Do's and don'ts for cross-training team members

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If you've been practicing dentistry for a while, you've probably experienced high-stress days when an important member of your team suddenly gets sick ... or quits. To avoid experiencing hardships when these absences inevitably occur, you must cross-train your team members, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.

December 11, 2022

Week in Review: Meet the Cuspies semifinalists | Call for expanded Medicaid benefits | Debate to Better Dentistry

By Theresa Pablos

December 9, 2022

Dentistry seeks Medicaid dental benefit for U.S. adults

By Melissa Busch

Leaders and organizations in healthcare and dentistry, including the ADA and the American Dental Hygienists' Association are asking U.S. lawmakers to add extensive adult dental benefits to every state Medicaid program to improve oral health equity and access.

December 8, 2022

U.S. lawmakers may allow funding for dental therapists

By Melissa Busch

U.S. legislators are considering a proposed appropriations bill of approximately $1.4 trillion that includes a provision which, if approved, would permit federal funding for dental therapists in the fiscal year 2023.

December 8, 2022

Inflation tops COVID-19 for reasons to delay dental care

By Alex Dagostino

U.S. adults are more likely to report concerns about inflation and rising prices than concerns about COVID-19 as reasons to delay dental care, according to public opinion research released on December 7 by the Delta Dental Institute.

December 7, 2022

Fla. dentist indicted for tax evasion

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in Florida has been indicted on one count of tax evasion and one count of failing to file a tax return, according to a December 1 press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida.

December 6, 2022

How to protect your practice from inflation

By Jayden Klippel

You've probably noticed that inflation is rising quickly. Wages, equipment costs, and more are increasing, and you may need to make changes to ensure your practice remains profitable. Marketing manager Jayden Klippel shares four things you can do to insulate your practice from inflation.

December 6, 2022

Let's have a conversation (not a presentation)

By Dr. James V. Anderson

If you want to improve your connection with patients and help them make changes to improve their dental health, then you'll want to practice motivational interviewing and reflective listening, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.

December 6, 2022

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