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New chart: Calcium phosphate products compared
By Laird Harrison
In recent years, a flood of calcium phosphate products has hit the market -- pastes, gels, gums, rinses, and sealants -- which the makers claim can restore enamel in carious lesions. But which one should you use? To help you sort through the confusion, we've prepared a chart comparing the forms and usages of each product.
December 5, 2007
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Is Invisalign dangerous for generalists?
By Laird Harrison
These high-tech plastic aligners may not work as well as old-fashioned braces. Could a lawsuit be in your future?
December 4, 2007
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High tech, high touch, Part II
By Brian Casey
How should a typical dental practice set up its network? Dr. Larry Emmott, D.D.S., a PC guru and principal at the Aesthetic Dental Institute in Phoenix, shared his hard-won insights at the recent American Dental Association meeting in San Francisco.
November 25, 2007
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Insurers change exam schedule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Swayed by the research, a growing number of dental insurance plans are rejecting the traditional semiannual cleaning. Instead, these plans are pushing dentists to see healthier patients less often and less healthy patients more often
November 18, 2007
High tech, high touch, Part I
By Brian Casey
Computer technology can make dentistry more patient-friendly -- if its implemented wisely. Rather than view technology as a necessary evil, dentists should view it as an agent of change that can help them better connect with their patients.
November 18, 2007
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Dental bills stalled by SCHIP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As Congress concentrates on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), other dental legislation has been shoved off the priority list, according to William Prentice, who directs the Washington office of the American Dental Association (ADA).
November 15, 2007
Beat the malpractice rap
By Vanessa Richardson
Want to avoid a malpractice lawsuit? Check these tips on staying out of court.
October 31, 2007
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Delta Dental expands coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental Insurance Company and Delta Dental of Pennsylvania recently announced that they are adding additional cleanings and oral exams for pregnant women, and implant coverage to their standard programs.
October 29, 2007
ADEA plans to diversify dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) announced this month it had received a $550,457 grant to encourage people from African-American, poor, and other underrepresented groups to become dentists.
October 28, 2007
Dental groups lament SCHIP failure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hopes for expanding government-subsidized dental care dimmed Thursday as the House of Representatives failed to override Pres. George W. Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) reauthorization bill.
October 17, 2007
Dental assistants at risk of lung problems
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) July 6 Dental assistants who work with substances called methacrylates may be at risk of developing asthma or chronic respiratory symptoms, a study has found.
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