Dental Practice: Page 486

U.K. health groups urge color-coded nutrition labels

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The British Dental Health Foundation is supporting an initiative to color-code the front labeling of food products to help consumers make healthier food choices.

August 7, 2012

Pew report: Dental therapists a plus for FQHCs

By Donna Domino

Dental therapists could dramatically improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and increase the capacity of FQHCs to provide dental care to many more children, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.

August 6, 2012

ADA responds to midlevel provider report criticisms

By William R. Calnon, DDS

In response to criticism of the ADA's recently released studies on the economic viability of midlevel providers, ADA President Dr. William Calnon is calling on the dental community to move beyond its disagreement over workforce issues and work together to ensure optimal oral health for all.

August 6, 2012

InfoStar expands SideKick patient education software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

InfoStar Productions, developer of the SideKick chairside patient education program, has released the SideKick MP multiplatform patient education program.

August 5, 2012

Dos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: Tell the world that you have cosmetic services

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Cosmetic dentistry, whether in the form of simple whitening or more complicated procedures such as implants, is usually not covered by insurance. Only by transferring your enthusiasm for cosmetic dentistry to your team and your patients will you achieve significant growth in this area.

August 5, 2012

Argus Dental launches new benefits plan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental benefits provider Argus Dental Plan has launched a dental saving account (DSA).

August 1, 2012