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Pew report: Dental therapists a plus for FQHCs

By Donna Domino

Dental therapists could dramatically improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and increase the capacity of FQHCs to provide dental care to many more children, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.

August 6, 2012

ADA responds to midlevel provider report criticisms

By William R. Calnon, DDS

In response to criticism of the ADA's recently released studies on the economic viability of midlevel providers, ADA President Dr. William Calnon is calling on the dental community to move beyond its disagreement over workforce issues and work together to ensure optimal oral health for all.

August 6, 2012

Oragenics forms strategic partnership for S. America

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics has entered into a new, three-year contract with Central Business USA that makes Central Business USA the exclusive distributor of Oragenics' oral care probiotics in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

August 5, 2012

Dangerous teeth-whitening products lead to U.K. fines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.K. dentist and three dental firms have been fined for selling teeth-whitening products containing dangerous amounts of hydrogen peroxide.

August 5, 2012

Recruiters target Medicaid youths for dental treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Recruiters for a Texas dentist have been soliciting young people on the street and taking them to his clinic for procedures, allegedly without their parents' permission.

August 5, 2012

Michael Douglas, Blythe Danner promote oral cancer screening

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Actors Michael Douglas and Blythe Danner are partnering with the Oral Cancer Foundation on a series of public service announcements that stress the importance of oral cancer screening and early detection.

August 5, 2012

Study questions benefits of 2 annual dental visits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Having two annual dental cleanings does not reduce tooth loss in low-risk patients, but high-risk patients benefit from additional care, according to a study conducted on behalf of Interleukin Genetics.

August 5, 2012

Dos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: Tell the world that you have cosmetic services

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Cosmetic dentistry, whether in the form of simple whitening or more complicated procedures such as implants, is usually not covered by insurance. Only by transferring your enthusiasm for cosmetic dentistry to your team and your patients will you achieve significant growth in this area.

August 5, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Tony Clough, Olympic dentist

By Rabia Mughal

Olympic fever is in the air as the 2012 summer games kicked off in London on July 27. We spoke with British dentist Dr. Tony Clough, who was instrumental in setting up the dental program for this year's games and also participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

August 5, 2012

Glidewell Laboratories to acquire IOS Technologies

By Rob Goszkowski

Glidewell Laboratories will complete its purchase of IOS Technologies in early September. The companies intend to bring more chairside solutions to restorative dentistry.

August 2, 2012

Delta Dental of Ill. offers community grants program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is launching a new community grants program to provide funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of children within the state.

August 1, 2012

Stem cell therapy effective on defects and injuries to head, mouth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In what is being hailed as the first human study of its kind, a team of U.S. researchers found that using stem cells to regrow craniofacial tissues proved quicker, more effective, and less invasive than traditional bone-regeneration treatments.

August 1, 2012

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