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The day your refrigerator broke the internet
By Bryan Currier
On Friday, October 21, many of the largest websites in the U.S. were effectively offline for hours because of an organized attack. This attack used computers and also connected devices such as digital video recorders and thermostats. Bryan Currier, president of a technology integration company, offers practical insight into how to protect your practice from such an attack.
October 27, 2016
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U.S. judge rules against orthodontics firm in ad case
By Tony Edwards
A U.S. district court has ruled that Propel Orthodontics has "disseminated false and misleading advertisements throughout its participation in the marketplace," while granting a preliminary injunction against the company in favor of OrthoAccel Technologies.
October 26, 2016
2016 09 01 13 52 16 412 Gavel 400
Does disinfecting water lines eliminate infection risk?
By Donna Domino
Dentists may think that flushing their office water lines with disinfectants eliminates bacteria and fungus and meets infection-control guidelines. But a new study found that patients and dental staff remain exposed to the risk of infections even after water lines have been flushed using industry-standard sterilization techniques.
October 26, 2016
2016 08 25 16 27 40 366 Bacteria 400
Student loan forgiveness: Part 2 -- 3 ideas for loan debt relief
By Andrew Josuweit
In his first column, student loan expert Andrew Josuweit outlined six student loan forgiveness programs. In the second part of his series, he offers three more ideas for loan debt relief you might not have considered previously.
October 26, 2016
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5 qualities of a great team
By Jay Geier
Maybe you aren't managing a Major League Baseball team, but you are managing a team. As Jay Geier of the Scheduling Institute writes, building a team in which everyone contributes and is involved requires tools and training, but every team has the potential to become a dream team.
October 25, 2016
2016 08 02 13 43 19 561 Geier Jay 400
ADA 2016: 4 steps to screen for childhood obesity -- Part 2
By Theresa Pablos
Screening for obesity within the dental practice can help prevent at-risk kids from developing chronic diseases later in life, according to a session on nutrition at the recent 2016 ADA annual meeting. However, the speakers also recognize that weight can be a difficult topic for dental providers to broach. Part two of this series focuses on four steps dental providers can use to screen kids for obesity.
October 25, 2016
2016 10 20 16 50 37 861 Ada Show Report 400
The Naked Dentist: Communication advances technology
By Curtis Marshall
It's not always easy to ask for help, especially when it comes to using new technologies. As Curtis Marshall writes in his latest Naked Dentist column, sometimes it just takes some open, honest communication and asking for help to overcome obstacles.
October 24, 2016
2016 10 24 15 35 17 421 Marshall Curtis 400
ADA 2016: Why dentists should screen kids for obesity -- Part 1
By Theresa Pablos
Did you know elementary school-aged kids see their dentist more often than their primary care provider? That's why it's important for dental professionals to screen kids for obesity, according to a well-attended session on nutrition at the recent 2016 ADA annual meeting. Part one of this two-part series focuses on why dental providers can -- and should -- do weight assessments.
October 24, 2016
2016 10 20 16 50 37 861 Ada Show Report 400
Dos and don'ts for patient relationships: Partner with patients to provide better care
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
You may talk about how committed you are to your patients, but do you demonstrate it in every interaction with everyone who comes to your practice? Make your commitment clear by treating patients like partners in maintaining, restoring, and improving their oral health, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.
October 23, 2016
2016 08 12 10 54 04 370 Practice Success 400
Legal Cases: Placement of implants projecting into the maxillary sinus
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A 61-year-old man presented to a large group practice where a prosthodontist proposed a treatment plan of four implants. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document in their latest Legal Cases series, having a plan of action isn't enough -- it has to be written in the patient's chart.
October 23, 2016
2016 08 15 14 01 32 982 Law Books 400
New DentalCodeology book covers gingivitis CDT code
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The latest installment of the DentalCodeology minibook series focuses on the new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for gingivitis treatment.
October 20, 2016
Ransomware: Part 2 -- 5 key steps for prevention
By Steve Godfrey
In the second of a two-part series, Steve Godfrey, chief information officer for NEA, offers five key steps you can take to help keep your office safe from a ransomware attack. As he notes, prevention is the best step.
October 20, 2016
2016 10 13 14 09 55 998 Godfrey Steve 400
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