Align drops annual case requirement for Invisalign providers

Apr 21, 2010

Reversing a controversial policy put into effect last year, Align Technology announced today that, effective immediately, it will no longer require all dentists who want to be active Invisalign providers to start at least 10 Invisalign cases annually.

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Magnifying Glass Fraud

Dentist accused of stealing $2M from Medicaid

June 18, 2024

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Breakfast Woman

Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.

June 18, 2024

CAD/CAM dentures may outperform off-the-shelf ones

June 17, 2024

Dentist accused of stealing $2M from Medicaid

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and her practice in Massachusetts allegedly defrauded the state Medicaid program of more than $2 million.

June 18, 2024

Magnifying Glass Fraud

Kidney function linked to tooth loss in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal declines in reproductive hormone levels may contribute to reduced kidney function, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease and tooth loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the Menopause Society.

June 18, 2024

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Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.

By Melissa Busch

Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.

June 18, 2024

Breakfast Woman

CAD/CAM dentures may outperform off-the-shelf ones

When it comes to complete dentures, CAD/CAM milled acrylic resin teeth may outperform prefabricated artificial teeth, according to a new study published on June 10 in the Journal of Prosthodontics.

June 17, 2024

Court tosses dental practice wrongful death suit

By Melissa Busch

A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against a dental practice accused of negligence and premises liability.

June 17, 2024

What you need to know about drug testing in the dental practice

With the launch of "The Dental HR Podcast," the human resources experts at Bent Ericksen & Associates tackle the topic of drug testing in the dental practice and what every dentist needs to know.

June 17, 2024

Do's and don'ts for finances

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

What if you could reduce your dental practice overhead by 4% to 6% each year? Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how you can significantly reduce your costs.

June 17, 2024

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3 less obvious ways to increase practice production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Some strategies for increasing production are obvious, but these three lesser-known factors can boost practice production, says Dr. Roger P. Levin.

June 15, 2024

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Sharing dental patient data in an electronic world

By Linda Harvey, Dr. Bryan Laskin

Distinct but interoperable dental and medical records are crucial for honoring the patient's right to easily access, understand, and direct where their complete health information flows.

June 15, 2024

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Overcoming dental anxiety: A cosmetic dentist's guide to calming patient fears

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discover how cosmetic dentists can address dental anxiety. This guide covers the causes and consequences of dentophobia and strategies clinicians can use to create a calming dental visit.

June 15, 2024

Dentist Drill Patient Dentophobia

Patient swallows device during surgery, sues dentist

By Melissa Busch

A dentist has been sued by a patient who purportedly swallowed a device during a dental procedure.

June 14, 2024

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Better training needed to ensure DUWL safety

Training for oral healthcare providers may not adequately prepare them to engage, let alone supervise, dental unit waterline (DUWL) infection control, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

June 14, 2024

Dental Unit Water Syringe

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