Dental Practice: Page 44

The 3 C medications causing gingival hyperplasia

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Certain medications, commonly referred to as the "three C's," are known to induce gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Here is what you and your dental patients need to know.

August 7, 2024

Podcast: What DSOs are looking for as we wrap up 2024

By Kevin Henry

According to Beth Gaddis, dental service organizations (DSOs) are prioritizing implementing technology systems that standardize operations across multiple locations. What does that mean for the rest of 2024 and beyond?

August 7, 2024

Why you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, more

By Ava Barros

Understanding parents' dental anxiety and oral health literacy, influenced by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and encourage early, regular dental visits for their children, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.

August 6, 2024

'Power tool' dentist imposter may get bail revoked

By Melissa Busch

Prosecutors want to revoke and raise the bail of a dentist imposter who is accused of using power tools to perform a veneer procedure that left a man permanently disfigured.

August 6, 2024

Dental coding tips: Reimbursement for counseling on nutrition, tobacco use, and oral hygiene care

By Estela Vargas

Implementing and billing for valuable counseling services is a common challenge for dental practices. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers advice to help you navigate these challenges.

August 6, 2024

8 clinical tips to increase same-store revenue for your dental practice

By Beth Gaddis

In this first part of a two-part series, we examine clinical innovations that are driving same-store growth in dental practices from solo locations to groups with more than 400 practices.

August 6, 2024

License suspended for dentist in midst of high-profile murder case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Michael K. McKinney II has been accused of assisting in cleaning up a crime scene and helping his son escape to Morehead, KY, before reporting the homicide of Amber Spradlin to 911.

August 5, 2024

Do's and don'ts for protecting your future with patient communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dental practices, like all businesses, should spend time focusing on protecting their futures. Dr. Roger P. Levin recommends implementing two steps to ensure your practice is on the trajectory for success.

August 5, 2024

Deal reached with gunman in murder-for-hire killing of dentist

By Melissa Busch

A man accused of taking part in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a well-liked dentist has reached a sentencing agreement with prosecutors.

August 2, 2024

3, including a dentist, arrested in high-profile murder case

By Melissa Busch

Three men, including a well-connected dentist, were arrested for roles in the murder of a 38-year-old woman.

August 1, 2024

Dental practice slaps rival dental workers with defamation suit

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice has filed a defamation lawsuit against employees from a competing practice.

August 1, 2024

Woman dies after swallowing dental plate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

According to reports, the type of denture plate the victim had was not visible on x-ray imaging, leading to a misdiagnosis and death.

July 31, 2024

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