Dental Practice: Page 172

Perceived discrimination impacts oral health of older adults

By Alex Dagostino

Perceived discrimination has a significant negative impact on the oral health of older patients, according to a study of Brazilian adults published recently in the Journal of Dentistry. To promote successful aging, providers must identify disparities to avoid perpetuating health inequalities.

August 14, 2022

Get ready for CDT codes to change again

By Dr. James V. Anderson

As we hit the peak of summer, you're likely not yet thinking about winter and the upcoming new year. But now is the time to learn about new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) changes before they take effect on January 1, 2023, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.

August 14, 2022

Do's and don'ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Since the dental economy became more challenging, most dentists have been looking for ways to increase production. There is one approach that can yield excellent results, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.

August 14, 2022

Week in Review: Toothbrushing linked to COVID-19 symptoms | Prepare for monkeypox | New pain research

By Theresa Pablos

August 12, 2022

It's time to redefine what it means to be a leader

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

When it comes to leadership, you can't simply apply statistics and numbers. It can't be taught in a webinar or an all-day seminar, and what makes a great leader is changing over time. Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses how you can be a leader for a new era of dental practice.

August 11, 2022

Delta Dental of Calif. taps Sarah Chavarria as new president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of California and its affiliates announced that Sarah Chavarria, who previously served as executive vice president and chief people officer, has been named as president of the organization.

August 10, 2022

2 negative impacts of AI in dentistry

By Alex Dagostino

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quietly crept into every aspect of life, including the dental office. While AI offers many benefits to practices, researchers are warning dental professionals to be wary of AI's potential negative effects in a commentary published on August 9 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.

August 10, 2022

10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids

By Hannah Welk, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief

From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.

August 9, 2022

How to prepare for mpox in the dental office

By Alex Dagostino

Over recent months, mpox has reemerged in more than 88 countries. Researchers are encouraging dentists to implement droplet infection control measures, patient isolation, and referral during local outbreaks.

August 8, 2022

Is having multiple ad agencies making you less efficient?

By Rob Medina

When it comes to dental marketing, employing several agencies could impede the marketing efforts of your group practice or dental service organization. Expert Rob Medina outlines six benefits of using one agency for your marketing needs.

August 7, 2022

Do's and don'ts for building relationships

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In the new dental economy, it's nearly as important to document personal information about patients as it is to record clinical details. Doing so can help you build lasting relationships, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.

August 7, 2022

Week in Review: Man with fused 3rd molar | Settlement over sedation | New periodontitis research

By Theresa Pablos

August 5, 2022

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