Dental Practice: Page 80

Calif. dentists encouraged to help mitigate the opioid crisis

By Will Morton

Dentists should take an active role in the opioid/fentanyl crisis, especially in raising awareness and increasing access to the overdose medication naloxone.

October 9, 2023

Judge tosses suit claiming Oral-B dental floss contains toxic PFAS

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. proposed class action lawsuit claiming that Proctor & Gamble’s Oral-B Glide dental floss contains harmful manmade chemicals has been dismissed.

October 5, 2023

Oral health disparities persist in the U.S.

By Will Morton

A CareQuest Institute for Oral Health survey shows that income, race, and ethnicity are the leading contributors to persistent oral health disparities in the U.S.

October 4, 2023

Report: Tooth pain leads to shocking amount of work time lost

By Amerigo Allegretto

Nearly 3 in 10 Britons have taken time off from work because of tooth pain, which is equivalent to 11.7 million working-age people.

October 4, 2023

How much do dental patients pay over a lifetime? It adds up

By Melissa Busch

Over a lifetime, dental care for the average U.S. adult can cost $51,000 for single coverage, while it can cost $95,000-plus for couple and family coverage -- not counting extras, like implants.

October 4, 2023

What drives unscheduled treatments?

By Jenn Stoll

Patients push back on treatment plans for several reasons. By communicating with patients and understanding their concerns, dentists can find workable solutions that benefit patients and meet production goals.

October 4, 2023

Orthodontist to pay $985K to settle Medicaid case

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontist has agreed to pay $985,541 to resolve allegations that false claims were submitted to Medicaid, which came to light following a whistleblower lawsuit.

October 3, 2023

Man sues opioid use disorder drug maker for causing tooth decay

By Melissa Busch

An Ohio man is suing the manufacturers of the transmucosal opioid use disorder medication Suboxone claiming that the drug’s high acidity inflicted permanent dental damage.

October 2, 2023

Do’s and don’ts for branding

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Competition keeps increasing for new patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to stand out among other dental practices.

October 2, 2023

Podcast: How dental practices should prepare for the season of colds, flu, and COVID-19

By Kevin Henry

With the changing of the season comes an increased risk of illness, so how should dental practices prepare for sickness within their patient base or team? We asked an infection control expert for her advice.

October 2, 2023

2 tips to make sure your dental practice doesn’t get into trouble on social media

By Kevin Henry

With news regarding a Texas dentist facing legal trouble because of overtures made through social media channels, now is a good time to make sure your practice doesn't fall into the same traps.

September 27, 2023

DANB to offer RHS exam in Spanish in 2024

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In January 2024, the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) will offer its radiation health and safety (RHS) exam in Spanish.

September 26, 2023

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