Dental Practice: Page 74

Dentist accused of fraud jailed for threatening to harm prosecutor

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who, along with others, was charged with allegedly running a scheme that tried to defraud Medicaid and U.S. agencies has been detained pending trial after threatening to shoot a prosecutor.

March 5, 2025

Woman accused of extorting hygienist has charge dropped

By Melissa Busch

A woman accused of extorting a dental hygienist had the charge dropped against her.

March 4, 2025

The Grumpy Consultant asks, 'Do you practice in Jurassic Park? Because your office has a dinosaur.'

By The Grumpy Consultant

In a way that only the Grumpy Consultant can, pull up a chair and get ready to have a little chat about that one employee who is holding you (and your practice) back.

March 4, 2025

2 DSO leaders share creative solutions to staffing shortages

By Beth Gaddis

At the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting, Beth Gaddis spoke with two dental service organization (DSO) leaders about their inventive approaches to solving staffing shortages.

March 4, 2025

Mistrial, not guilty charges reached in oral surgeon case

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon accused of molesting several patients was found not guilty of sexual assault, but jurors couldn't reach a verdict on other offenses.

March 3, 2025

Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Over time, inefficiency creeps into practices, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. But following these steps can help ensure your practice increases its revenue every year.

March 3, 2025

Dentist sanctioned for 'competency' issues after patient loses jaw to cancer

By Clark Kauffman

A central Iowa dentist has been sanctioned for allegedly failing to detect cancer in a patient who subsequently had part of his lower jaw removed.

February 28, 2025

Dental practice accused of swiping $500K sued

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice accused of misappropriating $500,000 in management fees is being sued.

February 27, 2025

Why dentists get slapped with disciplinary actions

By Melissa Busch

These are the most common disciplinary actions general dentists face, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 26, 2025

These dental problems may be linked to osteoporosis

By Ava Barros

There may be a significant association between this index score and a bone mineral density diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

February 26, 2025

How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients

By Melissa Busch

A presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting offers tips on handling "red flag" patients.

February 25, 2025

3 tips on how to handle denied claims and underpayments in your dental practice

By Beth Wallewein

Why aren’t you getting paid? The answer to that question may be complex, but Beth Wallewein gives you some ideas to level up your insurance game.

February 25, 2025

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