Dental Practice: Page 175

Is your onboarding throwing people overboard?

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Onboarding may sound like a term used by sailing enthusiasts, but it's actually a common term used by human resources professionals to describe the process of introducing new hires to the company and their role. It's also crucial for new dental team members, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.

July 21, 2022

Skygen gets health utilization management accreditation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental benefits management software as a service provider Skygen has earned the health utilization management accreditation from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission.

July 19, 2022

What dental professionals need to know about mpox

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of mpox, since some of the most prevalent lesions associated with the virus may be first observed in the maxillofacial region, according to a letter to the editor published July 17 in Oral Surgery

July 19, 2022

TikTok's #Turkeyteeth trend causing major complications

By Alex Dagostino

#Turkeyteeth is trending on social media platforms and taking a toll on thousands of people's dental well-being in the process. The trend, made popular by TV personality Katie Price and Jack Fincham of "Love Island" entails traveling abroad to Turkey to get discounted crowns.

July 19, 2022

Dentist convicted of breaking teeth sentenced to prison

By Melissa Busch

A Wisconsin dentist who reportedly used a drill to damage patients' teeth for insurance billing purposes was sentenced to 54 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million in forfeiture, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

July 19, 2022

10% of COVID-19 survivors may develop craniomandibular disorders

By Melissa Busch

Approximately 1 in 10 survivors of severe COVID-19 may develop craniomandibular disorders within six months following prolonged intubation, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

July 19, 2022

United Concordia names new chief dental officer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Insurance company United Concordia Dental has named Dr. Roosevelt Allen as its new chief dental officer.

July 17, 2022

Do's and don'ts for team building

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

As the leader of your practice, you can improve team performance measurably by expressing your appreciation to others. With a steady stream of thank-you's and compliments for staff efforts, you'll reinforce their good habits and inspire them to do even better, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin.

July 17, 2022

Week in Review: Dentist personality traits and brushing habits | Breaking down antibiotic guidelines | The microbiome and oral health

By Theresa Pablos

July 15, 2022

Darby Dental partners with onDiem

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Darby Dental Supply is partnering with onDiem to provide solutions for everyday staffing, human resources, and payroll needs.

July 14, 2022

ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices

By Melissa Busch

New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.

July 14, 2022

Michigan, Oregon implant dentists can advertise credentials

By Alex Dagostino

Michigan and Oregon have signed and agreed to settlements allowing dentists with certain credentials from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry to advertise their expertise publicly.

July 14, 2022

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