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The not-so-scary truth about root canals
By Bjarne Bergheim
A root canal infection can be disruptive to a patient's life, yet many prolong treatment due to concerns about discomfort and downtime. Sonendo CEO Bjarne Bergheim demystifies two misconceptions people have about root canal procedures.
November 7, 2022
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Dental issues up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. election
By Melissa Busch
On November 8, U.S. voters will go to the polls to weigh in on many issues affecting dentistry, including the possible reelection of several dentists to the U.S. House of Representatives, the future of public water fluoridation, and whether healthcare is a human right.
November 6, 2022
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Mitigating anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery
By Alex Dagostino
Telling patients what they can expect before a third-molar extraction procedure may help reduce their dental anxiety and postoperative pain, according to a study published on November 1 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 6, 2022
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Do's and don'ts for practice leadership
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
As the practice owner, you have ultimate responsibility for decisions about how to run the business. But that doesn't mean you -- and you alone -- must make all the decisions. In fact, involving your team in the process is a much better approach, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 6, 2022
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Week in Review: CMS finalizes dental Medicare coverage | New ADA practice data | Scariest case reports this year
By Theresa Pablos
November 4, 2022
CDA applauds Medicare's move to cover some dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) "strongly supports" the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to expand coverage for medically necessary dental procedures.
November 3, 2022
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Dental insurance trends in the 5 most populated U.S. states
By Alex Dagostino
DentalInsurance.com released an analysis of dental insurance trends in the top five most populated states. Of those included in the analysis, the plans in Pennsylvania had the lowest average premium at $37.17 for single coverage.
November 3, 2022
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White dentists outearn Black dentists by about 30%
By Melissa Busch
Though dentists from other races and ethnicities in the U.S. make lower net incomes than their white colleagues, Black dentists earn the least, making about one-third less than white dentists, according to a study published in Health Services Research.
November 3, 2022
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HPI: Staffing shortages, patient demand are decreasing
By Alex Dagostino
Dental practices are contending with less busy schedules and lower patient demand, according to key findings from the ADA Health Policy Institute's Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry poll.
November 2, 2022
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Dealing with patient dissatisfaction and social media
By Dr. James V. Anderson
A negative online review can be damaging and embarrassing for a dental practice. Dr. James V. Anderson shares how to be proactive in addressing patient concerns.
November 2, 2022
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Ill. dentist sentenced to federal prison for fraud
By Alex Dagostino
A Chicago dentist faces 2.5 years in federal prison after allegedly collecting $1.2 million in medical care loans for dental work he never performed.
November 2, 2022
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Medicare finalizes paying for select dental services in 2023
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is expanding access to dental care by finalizing payment for services deemed "integral to covered medical services," according to the Calendar Year 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule that was released on November 1.
November 1, 2022
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