Dental Practice: Page 238

COVID-19 pushed 1 in 12 dental hygienists out of the workforce

By Melissa Busch

One in 12 dental hygienists dropped out of the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to a possible hygienist shortage, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.

February 24, 2021

ADA lobbies for small dental startups to get access to PPP

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is urging U.S. lawmakers to give small dental startups access to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to a news story published on February 22 by ADA News.

February 23, 2021

Sage Dental buys Fla. practices, adds executives

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental service organization Sage Dental has purchased six dental practices in south Florida and named two new executives.

February 23, 2021

Why you need help with dental insurance billing in 2021

By Dr. James V. Anderson

New year, same problems. In his latest column, Dr. James Anderson details how dental plans are changing -- and why they still matter. He also shares four tips to help patients connect with your practice in 2021.

February 23, 2021

Md. bill pushes for faster action on dental injuries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sen. Pam Beidle, a former dental assistant, has proposed a state bill that would require faster action on complaints about poor dental care.

February 23, 2021

2 bills back dental therapy in Fla.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Bills paving the way for dental therapists to work and secure reimbursement have been proposed in the House of Representatives and Senate in the state of Florida.

February 22, 2021

Study: Women underrepresented in publishing leadership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The authors of a new study of chief editing positions at prosthetic dentistry publications concluded that women are "significantly underrepresented" in journal leadership.

February 21, 2021

Delta Dental to offer teledentistry services to members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of California has launched new teledentistry services available through videoconferencing and smartphone applications.

February 21, 2021

Do's and don'ts for looking toward a post-COVID-19 world

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Until we have a clear pathway to full vaccination, it's likely that the current unpredictability and uncertainty will continue. Dentists will face many questions when deciding how to plan, invest, act, and react to the constantly changing landscape, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

February 21, 2021

Week in Review: Dental x-ray risks | Children's dental health concerns | Sugar overload

By Theresa Pablos

February 19, 2021

Are you talking to your patients about 'COVID tongue'?

By Melissa Busch

SARS-CoV-2 infection may be associated with geographic tongue, which some patients are referring to as "COVID tongue," according to a letter to the editor published February 12 in the British Dental Journal.

February 18, 2021

Recognizing Children's Dental Health Month with AAPD

By Theresa Pablos

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and the occasion is a little more somber this year than most. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) President Dr. Jessica Lee sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss how the pandemic is affecting children's dental health.

February 18, 2021

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