DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Dental PracticeRhinogram adds new features to communications toolRhinogramhas added secure team chat and secure mobile messaging to the company's communication tool kit, also called the Rhinogram.February 16, 2017Dental PracticeADA releases 2 guide booksThe American Dental Association has released two new guide books, one on dental assisting and the other on dental office design.February 14, 2017InsuranceHealth insurance megamergers called offTwo mergers involving four large health insurance firms have been called off.February 14, 2017HomeU.S. Senate unanimously confirms VA secretaryThe U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed David Shulkin, MD, as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).February 14, 2017Dental PracticeSmile Brands acquires 2 Calif. dental groupsThe dental service organization Smile Brands has acquired two Northern California dental groups.February 12, 2017Practice SalesLED Medical completes acquisition of imaging software companyLED Medical Diagnostics has completed the acquisition of Apteryx, a software development company.February 12, 2017InsuranceU.S. Senate confirms Dr. Price as HHS headThe U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Rep. Tom Price, MD (R-GA), as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The vote by the Senate was 52-47.February 9, 2017Legal IssuesCalif. 'dentist to the stars' has license suspendedA California dentist known as the dentist to the stars has agreed to a temporary suspension of her dental and business licenses.February 9, 2017Legal IssuesU.S. judge blocks Anthem, Cigna mergerA U.S. federal judge has blocked Anthem's $54 billion acquisition of Cigna.February 8, 2017Dental PracticeND midlevel provider bill failsNorth Dakota lawmakers have once again voted against a bill to allow midlevel providers to practice in the state.February 8, 2017Previous PagePage 448 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride