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Family of 2-year-old who died after dental work sues office
By Melissa Busch
The parents of a 2-year-old boy who died during a dental procedure at an Arizona dental practice are suing the practice, claiming a staff member muted the alarm monitoring his heart and hooked him up to a faulty or empty oxygen tank, according to news reports.
February 13, 2020
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Dentist ordered to pay $14K for illegally practicing law
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Wyoming must pay about $14,000 in fines, restitution, and legal costs for the unauthorized practice of law, stemming from a trust he set up for a sick, elderly couple, according to a court ruling issued on February 5.
February 13, 2020
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Interview questions that dentists forget to ask
By Rachel Wall, RDH
If you're a dentist looking to hire a new hygienist, Rachel Wall, RDH, has a few questions that you need to ask at your next interview.
February 12, 2020
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Ask the Dentrix Expert: Health history recommendations
By Dayna Johnson
This is the second in a yearlong series that is designed to help dentists and team members understand their practice management software better. Dayna Johnson, a certified Dentrix trainer and founder of Novonee.com, offers helpful information on efficiently updating the health history.
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The impact of coronavirus on dental practitioners: Protecting your patients, practice, and the public
By Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Global emergencies such as the new coronavirus provide a trigger to review health and safety standards in our practices. Maintaining hygiene standards at all times is essential, writes Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH. Be aware of patients in poor respiratory health, follow protocols, and keep your practice virus-free, she advises.
February 12, 2020
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Illegal teeth-whitening cases rise 26% in U.K.
By Melissa Busch
Reports of illegal teeth whitening, which can leave patients with burns, blisters, and tooth loss, soared by 26% in the U.K. in 2019. That percentage may be higher since the data are based on customers' reports, according to an article published on February 10 by the BBC.
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7 cybersecurity tips for 2020
By Christine Alfano
Is your dental practice prepared to identify and combat a cybersecurity attack? These seven strategies from Christine Alfano of Vyne can set your practice up for success and save you thousands of dollars.
February 10, 2020
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Why you need to know your 'why' every day in dentistry
By Kevin Henry
We sit with Dr. Gary Sanchez, the Why Institute's founder, to talk about the importance of everyone in the dental practice knowing their "why" and how it impacts their day.
February 10, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for making changes: Be open to change
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentistry continues to evolve, especially on the business side. To be successful in today's competitive environment, dentists will need to make improvements to their clinical services, technology, management protocols, and marketing systems, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 9, 2020
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Dentist gets prison for illegal prescriptions, Medicare fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Missouri was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making false statements to Medicare and illegally issuing prescriptions for narcotic opioid drugs without a legitimate medical purpose. The dentist provided about 14,000 units of antianxiety and opioid drugs to a woman he had a personal relationship with for more than 10 years.
February 6, 2020
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Why is a morning huddle important?
By Lynne Leggett
As a dental coach/consultant, Lynn Leggett hears similar complaints from dentists across the U.S. They typically revolve around the "team" not being on the same page. She frequently responds with a question: "Do you have a morning huddle?" She discusses why a morning huddle is so important.
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Henry Schein sets dates for dental webinars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein Practice Services has unveiled its schedule of educational webinars for dentists, specialists, and people aspiring to join the profession.
February 5, 2020
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