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Liberty Dental Plan names new CEO, president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental benefits administrator Liberty Dental Plan has named Marti Lolli as president and CEO, replacing the company's founder Dr. Amir Neshat.

March 6, 2023

At-home teeth scaling goes viral on TikTok

By Amerigo Allegretto

A TikTok trend where people attempt at-home teeth scaling has drawn the attention of dental experts who say that this procedure should be left to the professionals. While teeth scaling has health benefits, experts worry that untrained people could accidentally injure their teeth and gums.

March 5, 2023

Do's and don'ts for handling anxiety

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The good thing about anxiety is that it can tell us where something is wrong and needs to be addressed. When the issue is fixed, your anxiety can be reduced, and the practice performs better, writes Dr. Roger. P. Levin.

March 5, 2023

Week in Review: Dentistry's mental health crisis | U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower case | Price of a baby tooth

By Theresa Pablos

March 3, 2023

Dentsply Sirona's officers probed for fiduciary breach

By Melissa Busch

A Louisiana law firm is investigating whether the officers and directors of dental equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.

March 2, 2023

AI is here, and it will make dentistry easier

By Theresa Pablos

During the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, DrBicuspid Editor-in-Chief Theresa Pablos sat down with three dental industry leaders who are working on technologies that use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient care and make your job in the office easier.

March 1, 2023

OSAP offers free CE webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) will hold a continuing education (CE) webinar on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern time on the topic of instrument reprocessing, with a focus on the best practices in steam sterilization.

February 28, 2023

1 in 5 dental professionals considered suicide in the prior year

By Melissa Busch

Nearly 20% of dental professionals reported thinking about taking their own life in the preceding 12 months, and about 6% reported ever attempting to take their life, according to an Australian study that was published recently in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.

February 28, 2023

Texas dentists must pay $15K in back pay in whistleblower case

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Texas and its owners must pay $15,700 in back wages to workers who were illegally fired for raising COVID-19 safety concerns following a whistleblower investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor.

February 27, 2023

Do's and don'ts for new dentists

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

An evolving dental economy requires new dentists to develop a greater knowledge of practice management and leadership skills. Learning about the business side of dentistry is instrumental in building a successful career, advises Dr. Roger. P. Levin.

February 26, 2023

Week in Review: Chicago Midwinter Meeting highlights ǀ Tips for taking expert photos ǀ Discolored tooth

By Theresa Pablos

February 24, 2023

Lure patients and raise profits with teeth whitening

By Melissa Busch

The demand for teeth whitening is huge and won't go away any time soon. Therefore, dentists should expand these services to increase practice profitability and attract more patients, according to a presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting.

February 23, 2023

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