Dental Practice: Page 589

What are lawmakers thinking?

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

As of July 1, the state of Massachusetts no longer offers many adult dental benefits through its MassHealth program.

July 12, 2010

Dentrix Enterprise to support U.S. EDR project

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein's Dentrix Enterprise dental practice management software will be deployed as the electronic dental record (EDR) system for all federal and tribal sites in the U.S.

July 12, 2010

Insurer loses license for selling phony policies

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services revoked the license of a Washington insurance agent who collected more than $135,225 worth of premiums for business insurance from dental specialists in Oregon but did not actually provide the insurance.

July 12, 2010

Dentists find iPad more than just a nifty gadget

By Donna Domino

Dentists are among the millions of Apple customers around the world who are lining up to buy the iPad. Early adopters say it's great for charting, displaying x-rays, managing dental records, and entertaining and educating their patients.

July 12, 2010

How to reduce malpractice claims in endodontics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More clearly explaining that postoperative swelling often occurs following endodontic treatment could help reduce the number of malpractice claims, according to a study in the Journal of Endodontics.

July 8, 2010

Patterson Dental to release Eaglesoft 16

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patterson Dental is gearing up to introduce Eaglesoft 16, the latest iteration of its practice management software.

July 8, 2010

Recession takes a toll on Ariz. dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The number of dentists in Arizona has declined significantly in recent years, with more than 100 dental offices in the Phoenix area reportedly closing last year alone, according to a story in the Phoenix Business Journal.

July 8, 2010

Study:1 in 4 Calif. kids have never seen a dentist

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nearly 25% of California children have never seen a dentist and disparities exist across race, ethnicity, and type of insurance when it comes to the duration between dental care visits, according to a new study.

July 6, 2010

Dental procedures auctioned on new websites

By Laird Harrison

Going once, going twice, sold! A new implant for $999 to the patient with the missing second molar. That's more or less the vision behind two websites where patients can bid what they want for dental and medical services and pick the best offer from competing practices.

June 30, 2010

W.Va. woman sues dentist after implant surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A West Virginia woman is suing Simpson Dental Associates of Charleston and a dentist for dental malpractice following an unsuccessful implant surgery, according to a news story in the West Virginia Record.

June 28, 2010

Liptak names new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Liptak Dental Services has named dental industry veteran Kenny Schwing as its CEO.

June 28, 2010

Planet DDS launches AppointNow application

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Planet DDS has introduced AppointNow, an online application used with the company's Web-based dental software scheduler to connect skilled virtual agents with patients through live online chat.

June 28, 2010

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