DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesADA lauds bill to address health shortages, disparitiesThe ADA is supporting a bill that would address the healthcare workforce shortage and health disparities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.August 30, 2020OpioidsFDA awards $1.5M grant to ADA Science & Research InstituteThe ADA announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant to the ADA Science & Research Institute in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh to develop a clinical practice guideline for the management of acute pain in dentistry, with a focus on the role of opioids.August 27, 2020DSOGuardian Dentistry Partners expands into NCGuardian Dentistry Partners has announced a further expansion of its growing number of partnerships across the U.S. by adding North Carolina's Fresh Dental group to its ranks.August 27, 2020Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAustin Oral Surgery continues growth in TexasAustin Oral Surgery, an oral and maxillofacial surgical practice with 11 locations throughout central Texas, is planning to open a new practice in Pflugerville this fall.August 27, 2020HomeHenry Schein opens Hurricane Laura hotlineHenry Schein has opened a customer service hotline for dentists and physicians experiencing operational, logistical, or financial issues due to Hurricane Laura.August 26, 2020Dental PracticeHenry Schein One releases Easy Dental upgradeHenry Schein One has released an upgraded version of its Easy Dental practice management system.August 26, 2020InsuranceDelta Dental awards $40K to Del. nonprofitsThe Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has bestowed $40,000 in grants to three nonprofits in the state of Delaware to help them offer COVID-19 relief to their communities.August 26, 2020HomeHealthy People 2030 launches with oral health objectivesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched its Healthy People 2030 national plan to promote and improve public health and prevent disease.August 25, 2020Dental PracticeADA urges dental benefit administrators to better communicate with practicesThe ADA has sent letters to dental benefit administrators urging them to address deficiencies in the system for eligibility and benefits verification.August 25, 2020HomeHenry Schein opens customer service hotline after wildfiresHenry Schein said that its customer assistance hotline is available for dentists and physicians in California who may be experiencing operational, logistical, or financial issues as a result of damage caused by the wildfires.August 25, 2020Previous PagePage 297 of 1606Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedureAn Iowa dentist who mistakenly extracted a patient's tooth without painkillers has surrendered his license.PeriodonticsNutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapyImaging & CAD/CAMEven mummies had periodontitis and heart diseasePatient CommunicationHow to reactivate inactive dental patientsLegal IssuesCelebrity dentist killed by police
