Dental Practice: Page 232

Study shows lack of racial, ethnic diversity in dentistry

By Theresa Pablos

People who identify as Black, Latino, and Native American are severely underrepresented in dentistry compared to the U.S. workforce as a whole, according to a study published on March 31 in JAMA Network Open.

March 31, 2021

Parents hesitant about getting kids COVID-19 vaccines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Parents have higher levels of hesitancy about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 than they do about getting shots for themselves, according to a survey released on March 31.

March 31, 2021

Let's talk mouthguards for National Facial Protection Month

By Theresa Pablos

April 1 marks the start of National Facial Protection Month, which can be the perfect time to talk with patients and families about mouthguards and other tools to protect against sports injuries. Oral surgeon Dr. Louis Rafetto spoke with DrBicuspid.com about the occasion.

March 31, 2021

Oral health, primary care must unite to achieve health equity

By Melissa Busch

Though most recognize oral health as part of overall well-being, dental care remains out of reach for a large segment of the U.S. population, according to a report released on March 31 by the Primary Care Collaborative.

March 31, 2021

3 practice tips as COVID-19 vaccines start rolling out

By Dan Croft

The past year has been a whirlwind for many businesses, but now there is light on the horizon with COVID-19 vaccination distribution ramping up. Dan Croft shares three pieces of advice any dental practice can use until it is able to recover to pre-COVID revenue and staffing levels.

March 30, 2021

March Madness and your dental practice

By Lynne Leggett

Dental professionals have something to learn from the ever-popular March Madness basketball tournament, writes consultant Lynne Leggett. In her timely column, Leggett shares why both basketball and dental coaches need a plan, practice, and consistency.

March 29, 2021

CDC director warns of COVID-19 'impending doom'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned Americans of "impending doom" as the country experiences a rise in COVID-19 cases, according to a March 29 NBC News report.

March 28, 2021

Periodontitis poses heart risks for healthy patients

By Theresa Pablos

Even patients with periodontitis who are otherwise healthy may be at an increased risk for hypertension, according to findings published on March 29 in Hypertension. Patients with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood pressure as those with healthy gums.

March 28, 2021

Do's and don'ts for a great attitude

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

It can be hard to have a good attitude, especially during uncertain times. Remember that staying consistently positive won't just happen: You must work at it. When you do, you'll reap the rewards for yourself, your team, and your practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

March 28, 2021

Fla. dental hygienist arrested for posing as dentist

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Florida attorney general's office arrested a dental hygienist on March 5 for reportedly illegally practicing as an unlicensed dentist.

March 25, 2021

Do you have 'traction' in your practice growth?

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Running a business-as-usual dental practice likely fell flat last year during the pandemic, writes Dr. James Anderson. In his latest column, he outlines six critical focus points to help your practice stop spinning its wheels and gain traction.

March 24, 2021

Medicaid coverage tied to better oral health, job prospects

By Melissa Busch

People who enrolled in dental coverage via a Medicaid expansion program reported having healthier mouths in a new study published on March 22 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Improved oral health also helped them excel at work or seek new jobs, they reported.

March 24, 2021

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