Dental Practice

Imposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024
By Melissa Busch
For the second time in nearly six months, a 31-year-old man was arrested for reportedly operating an illegal dental practice.
October 4, 2024
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Ex-dental student sentenced for hate crime shootings
By Melissa Busch
A former dental school student who pleaded guilty to attempting to shoot to death two Jewish men has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
October 2, 2024
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Boost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raised
By Ava Barros
Those with a rural upbringing may be more likely to practice dentistry in pastoral or underserved areas after graduation, especially if they trained in similar locations, reports a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.
October 2, 2024
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Police hunt for woman accused of illegal dentistry
By Melissa Busch
Police in Texas are searching for a woman who is accused of practicing illegal dentistry, leaving at least one patient bleeding and in pain after receiving veneers.
October 1, 2024
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5 strategies for dental procurement to increase efficiency and savings
By Beth Gaddis
Procurement is a hot topic at conferences this year as leaders try to streamline costs without sacrificing quality of care. With that, Beth Gaddis talked to dental leaders for their insights and tips on the subject.
October 1, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Every patient interaction is an opportunity to create a loyal customer for life. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to create a lasting, positive impression on dental patients that translates to your bottom line.
September 30, 2024
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Woman arrested after tossing human teeth gets sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A woman reportedly caught practicing illegal dentistry after trashing human teeth was sentenced.
September 27, 2024
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U.S. court: Fluoride in water risky, must be addressed
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. judge in California ruled on September 24 that adding fluoride to public drinking water to help prevent tooth decay is risky to individuals and requires government intervention.
September 25, 2024
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Where U.S. patients spend the most for dental exams
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. states with the most expensive and affordable dental exams were recently ranked.
September 24, 2024
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Dental insurance tip: Treatment plans for scaling and root planing should include treatment prescriptions
By Estela Vargas
A new system of prescribing the proposed treatment rather than listing it on a form can remove barriers to communication with the clinical and administrative team, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
September 24, 2024
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Ex-dental assistant with checkered past arrested
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who lost her license following a conviction for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car was arrested.
September 23, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for finances
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The path to wealth accumulation is fraught with uncertainty. Some things, though, are in your control. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines the safe approach to growing your financial nest egg.
September 23, 2024
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