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Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2018: Part 2
By Tony Edwards
One highlight of the upcoming 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is the vast exhibit hall with hundreds of companies showing thousands of products. To help you maximize your on the floor, we bring you the second part of our preview of new and recently introduced products to look for at the meeting.
February 20, 2018
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Poll: Parents not receiving dental visit advice for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than half of almost 800 U.S. parents surveyed in a new poll did not receive guidance from their child's physician or a dentist about when their child should first see a dentist.
February 19, 2018
Do's and dont's for case presentation: Sharpen your presentation skills
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It takes time for even the most experienced dentists to master case presentation skills. Case presentation has to be learned, practiced, and mastered if doctors are committed to taking the next step toward greater profitability, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
February 18, 2018
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FTC provides new details in case against distributors
By Theresa Pablos
On February 15, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new details about its antitrust complaint against dentistry's three largest distributors. It also suggested nine actions it believes the companies should be required to take if they are found guilty of conspiracy.
February 15, 2018
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U.S. dental spending projected to hit $192B by 2026
By Tony Edwards
Annual U.S. spending on dental care is projected to reach $192 billion by 2026, according to a February 14 report in Health Affairs. While spending on dental care will increase by more than $80 billion compared with 2013, the annual growth rate for dental spending will lag overall growth in healthcare expenditures in the country.
February 14, 2018
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Dentistry after dark? Floss Bar extends hygienist hours
By Theresa Pablos
A new start-up wants to expand dental office hours to nights and weekends. The company, called Floss Bar, allows patients to schedule an appointment with a hygienist during hours when dental offices typically aren't in use.
February 13, 2018
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FTC files antitrust complaint against Big 3 distributors
By Tony Edwards
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an antitrust complaint against Henry Schein, Patterson Companies, and Benco Dental. The complaint alleges conspiracy to not do business with buying groups representing small-group and solo practices.
February 12, 2018
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Treating our transgender patients
By Lisa Knowles, DDS
About 1 million people in the U.S. may identify as transgender, according to recent research. While Dr. Lisa Knowles understands all too well that there can be a learning curve with these patients, she asks all dental team members to focus on what makes us similar as opposed to what might be different
February 12, 2018
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Do's and dont's for setting goals and targets: Stay on track
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It's easy to get caught up in daily routines and lose sight of the big picture. Your practice vision will never be realized without setting goals and targets, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. In his latest Practice Success tip, he shares ways to help keep team members focused on moving forward.
February 11, 2018
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Data show perio production rising in U.S. practices
By David Black, DDS
Research suggests a major link between periodontal disease and wider health issues, and data show almost half of U.S. adults have some form of gum disease. So how is your practice responding? Dr. David Black looks at the per-practice data on periodontal treatment and offers some ideas to help your practice increase production.
February 11, 2018
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New U.S. bill extends CHIP funding for 10 years
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Long-term funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was extended for 10 years in the U.S. government budget bill signed by President Donald Trump on February 9.
February 8, 2018
Is the air in your dental facility making you sick?
By Lori Roniger
Ever wish you could have a "Spare the Air" day for your dental office or lab? Could particles in the air be harmful to everyone's health? Researchers analyzed the size and concentration of nanoparticles in the air of typical dental facilities to learn more.
February 8, 2018
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