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Dental clinic staffers charged in $6M pediatric Medicaid fraud scheme
An operator and a manager of a Houston-based dental clinic have been charged in a $6 million Medicaid healthcare fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
August 21, 2022
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DALE Foundation names 5 scholarship recipients
The Dental Advancement through Learning and Education (DALE) Foundation, the official affiliate of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), has named five recipients of the 2022 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship.
August 21, 2022
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Henry Schein publishes sustainability report
Henry Schein recently published its 2021 sustainability and corporate social responsibility report, which is titled "BOLD Leadership for a Healthier World."
August 18, 2022
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Vyne names Roberts CEO
Vyne recently named Steve Roberts, who is currently president of Vyne Dental, as the company's CEO, effective immediately.
August 18, 2022
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Flossy raises $14.7 million in funding round
Flossy recently raised $14.7 million in series A funding that will be used to expand the company's services across the U.S.
August 18, 2022
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Henry Schein makes QuickBill Premium available
Henry Schein's Dentrix QuickBill Premium is now available for Dentrix practice management systems.
August 18, 2022
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Dentist loses AHL gig, more for reported spoof Juneteenth fete
An American Hockey League (AHL) team and a New York hospital have cut ties with a dentist accused of hosting a racist party that mocked Juneteenth, the federal holiday dedicated to the liberation of enslaved people, according to news reports.
August 18, 2022
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Overjet gets nod in Canada for AI x-ray software
Dental artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Overjet has received a Medical Device Establishment License from Health Canada for its radiograph analysis and annotation software.
August 17, 2022
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Elevate Oral Care launches new dry mouth gel
Elevate Oral Care has launched Allday Dry Mouth Gel, a new addition to its patented oral moisturizing product line.
August 17, 2022
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Jakobs to succeed van Houten as president, CEO of Philips
Philips has announced that Roy Jakobs will be succeeding Frans van Houten as president and CEO of the company, effective October 15.
August 16, 2022
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The U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
Dental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.
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Podcast: Tips to get your revenue cycle management back on track
By Kevin Henry
How can dental practices ensure they are collecting what they are producing and everyone, including the dentist, goes home with a paycheck? Colleen Huff shares some valuable advice.
October 24, 2023
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WVU-trained dentists staying in state to practice
By Will Morton
Efforts to keep graduating dental students in state to mitigate a shortage of dentists may be paying off, according to the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry.
October 24, 2023
Of the students who begin dental practice following graduation, the number of WVU graduates deciding to start their careers in the Mountain State more than doubled from 19% to 41% with the Class of 2023, compared to the previous year’s graduates. Image courtesy of WVU.
Changing rules and laws for dental assistants in your U.S. state
By Melissa Busch
The Dental Assisting National Board’s fall 2023 “State of the States” report reveals legislative and regulatory changes affecting dental assistants in 2023.
October 23, 2023
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Do’s and don’ts for leadership
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your attitude, mood, and behavior greatly impact your dental work team, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Little acts of appreciation help your team stay focused during the last quarter of the year.
October 23, 2023
Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Nearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnout
By Amerigo Allegretto
Nearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 23, 2023
Dental Woman Tired
U.S. judge bans dentist from prescribing controlled drugs
By Melissa Busch
On October 19, a U.S. judge approved a consent decree with a former Maryland dentist, prohibiting him from prescribing controlled substances.
October 20, 2023
Gavel Judge
Phillies NLCS Game 2 run-in with security cost fan his teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Philadelphia Phillies fan may need to replace two missing teeth following a stunning run-in with field security at Citizens Bank Park during the October 17 National League Championship Series (NLCS) game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
October 20, 2023
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Fla. dentist seen crushing fliers of Israeli hostages fired
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Florida was fired after a video went viral of him tearing down and crumpling up fliers of hostages, including Americans, who were taken in Israel by Hamas.
October 19, 2023
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Military tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devices
By Amerigo Allegretto
The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.
October 19, 2023
A DFIS sits on display during operational testing at Fort Liberty, NC, on September 12, 2023. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support) recently during operational testing of the DFIS, the FPDS, and the dental amalgamator as part of a wider modernization effort to help meet the future frontline dental care needs of U.S. service members. During the operational testing, medical developers and evaluators with USAMTEAC and USAMMDA worked directly with soldiers belonging to the 257th MCDAS to assess the real-world utility of the FPDS, the DFIS, and the dental amalgamator in a field environment. Photo By T. T. Parish. Image and caption courtesy of the U.S. Army/Released.
Pa. hygienists may soon do school dental checkups
By Melissa Busch
A proposed bill would allow dental hygienists in Pennsylvania to perform state-required dental screenings for children in public school.
October 18, 2023
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Identifying the bottlenecks in your dental practice's production
By Dr. James V. Anderson
Multiple factors affect production in your practice, but this is the No. 1 thing you must pay attention to, writes Dr. James V. Anderson.
October 18, 2023
Dr. James V. Anderson.
Ukrainian man breaks record (not teeth) pulling 6 cars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 34-year-old man from Ukraine has successfully broken two records for pulling six cars over 30 meters with his teeth.
October 18, 2023
Dmytro Hrunskyi. Image courtesy of Guinness World Records/Instagram.
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