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Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny

By Kathy Kincade

An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.

December 9, 2008

Orthodontic patients benefit from teledentistry

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

A pilot study in Washington has shown that teledentistry can bridge the gap between orthodontists and underprivileged children who need their services. But observers say there can be technical challenges and that, so far, it doesn't reduce the cost.

December 8, 2008

Adstra releases dental software upgrades

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Adstra Systems has released the 2008 version of its dental software suite, Adstra Management M5.

December 4, 2008

Guardian expands dental HMO coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has announced enhancements to its dental HMO (DHMO) plans that include coverage for oral cancer screenings, adult fluoride treatments, and teeth whitening.

December 3, 2008

Survey touts benefits of an online practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A recent survey of patients using online services to communicate with dentists shows that most are happy with this medium, according to Sesame Communications.

December 1, 2008

Waterproof dental keyboard now wireless too

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Man & Machine has introduced the U Hot Keyboard, the company's first wireless keyboard for dental practices.

November 18, 2008

Ameritas offers cosmetic dental benefits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ameritas Group will now cover professional tooth bleaching and tooth-color composite fillings on molars, the company announced.

November 13, 2008

Essex Dental to cover ViziLite Plus screenings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Essex Dental Benefits is now covering ViziLite Plus with TBlue, Zila's screening device for the early detection of oral cancer, according to the company.

November 9, 2008

Capital BlueCross to take over Dominion Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Capital BlueCross is acquiring Dominion Dental Services, a privately held corporation headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

November 4, 2008

How to get a high-tech office without breaking the bank: Part II

By Kathy Kincade

You don't have to be a millionaire to look like one. Sometimes all it takes is a little ingenuity and smart shopping. This same principle applies to building a high-tech dental practice for less than $10,000, according to Martin Jablow, D.M.D.

October 30, 2008

Pennsylvania board bars dentists from dating patients

By Kathy Kincade

New regulations regarding what constitutes "sexual misconduct" for Pennsylvania dental professionals have the state dental association up in arms. They say the rules are "onerous" and will hurt the recruitment of practitioners to a state that is already suffering a shortage.

October 26, 2008

Practice management software update

By Rabia Mughal

Practice management software has become a critical component of the modern dental office. Here's what the leading vendors showcased at the recent ADA meeting in San Antonio.

October 23, 2008

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