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Google must reveal author of bad review of dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A court in Australia gave a dentist, who claims he was defamed in an anonymous online review, permission to order Google to turn over the personal details about the person who wrote it, according to news reports.
February 17, 2020
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Utah, La. at different ends of U.S. dental rankings
By Tony Edwards
Louisiana has the fewest dentists per 100,000 residents in the U.S., suggesting an opportunity for entrepreneurial dentists or dental service organizations. On the opposite side of the scale, Utah is the state with the most dentists per capita. These and other findings were announced in the latest report on the state of U.S. dental care by personal finance website WalletHub.
February 17, 2020
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5 things we can expect from AI in the coming decade
By Kevin Henry
The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) has long been on the horizon. In the last several years, we've started to see the first AI-powered solutions for dentistry hit the market, but we're told the best is still to come. Dr. Kyle Stanley highlights five things we can expect from AI in the coming decade.
February 16, 2020
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Do's and don'ts for building value: Create more value during the patient experience
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Even in today's strong economy, patients want the best value every time they spend their money. They have been conditioned by retailers to seek deals based on either lower cost or higher value. In response to this new consumer psychology, provide greater value to patients by providing a superior experience, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 16, 2020
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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.
February 12, 2020
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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.
February 10, 2020
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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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