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DSO Dental Care Alliance would pay $3M in proposed settlement

By Melissa Busch

A judge in Georgia signed off on a proposed agreement that calls for dental service organization (DSO) Dental Care Alliance (DCA) to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from a 2020 cyberattack that affected about 1 million patients and employees.

August 4, 2022

2 practice processes to weather the unpredictable

By Bete Johnson

In the face of unpredictable runaway inflation and talk of a looming recession, Bete Johnson outlines two processes that offer comforting predictability in the areas of practice management that dentists and their team can directly control: patient satisfaction and collections.

August 4, 2022

Legal Case: Are you ready to perform sedation dentistry?

By Dr. Marc Leffler

Dr. E, a general dentist in practice for more than 30 years, took advantage of her state's sedation dentistry laws by attending a weekend course on dental sedation management. Not long after, a patient died in her practice, followed by a demand for settlement. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.

August 3, 2022

Attempts to quit smoking drop for first time in a decade

By Alex Dagostino

The percentage of smokers who attempted to quit cigarettes dropped for the first time in a decade, according to a study published on August 1 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers attributed the phenomenon to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 3, 2022

Patients willing to pay more for convenient restorations

By Melissa Busch

Patients in need of restorations value reduced wait times, no post-treatment pain, and other conveniences over longevity, according to recent research published in the Journal of Dental Research. What's more, they may be willing to pay for their preferences.

August 2, 2022

Dentists call to action: Understanding mental health

By Alex Dagostino

From reimbursement concerns to challenging patients, dental professionals face a multitude of stressors in their daily work. When these stressors are accompanied by perfectionism and prioritizing patients above all else, it can lead to burnout and mental health disorders.

August 2, 2022

Hygienists' mental health worse than dentists during COVID-19

By Alex Dagostino

In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks of COVID-19 transmission. However, hygienists had higher rates of anxiety and depression.

August 1, 2022

Do's and don'ts for customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Like most other small businesses, dental practices are searching for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. One of the most effective ways to set your practice apart from others centers on customer service, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.

July 31, 2022

Week in Review: Dentigerous cyst found in infant | Dental tourism gone wrong | Root canals and a rare syndrome

By Theresa Pablos

July 29, 2022

DOJ settles improper billing claims with dental provider

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said it has reached a settlement with Dr. Don Flanagan and his affiliated companies concerning allegations that they submitted false claims for dental services to TennCare.

July 28, 2022

5 ways to gain the trust of your team

By Dr. James V. Anderson

When facing difficult situations, you can be an employer, or you can be a respected leader. Columnist Dr. James V. Anderson outlines five characteristics that dental teams expect from a good leader.

July 28, 2022

Most guidelines support antibiotics to prevent endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent endocarditis following dental care vary, but most support its use despite the risk of antimicrobial resistance, according to a systematic review published on July 25 in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.

July 28, 2022

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