DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Infection ControlPa. clinic patients contacted after infection-control failureThe Pennsylvania Department of Health has recommended that patients of a Reading, PA, dental clinic be tested for hepatitis and HIV after an investigation discovered that the clinic did not follow appropriate infection-control procedures.December 18, 2016Infection ControlCalif. clinic to close after new water line infectionA Southern California dental clinic has been ordered to close after bacteria was found in its newly installed water system, according to the Health Care Agency of Orange County.December 18, 2016RestorationsNew product: TJA Health launches mouthrinseTJA Health has introduced a new remineralizing and whitening mouthrinse.December 15, 2016Infection ControlVA under scrutiny after sterilization failureThe Wisconsin U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center where nearly 600 patients were at risk for exposure to hepatitis and HIV is now facing congressional scrutiny.December 14, 2016Dental HygieneDr. Esther Wilkins, rock star of dental hygiene, diesEsther Wilkins, RDH, DMD, died on December 12 at age 100. She was perhaps the most influential dental hygienist of the last 100 years.December 12, 2016EndodonticsSonendo gets $35M in equity financingEndodontic technology developer Sonendo has received $35 million in equity financing.December 12, 2016FluorideLarge Calif. city adds fluoride to drinking waterSan Jose, CA, has lost its title as the largest U.S. city that does not fluoridate its drinking water.December 11, 2016HomeHenry Schein completes investment in Polish distributorHenry Schein has closed on its acquisition of an 80% stake in Polish dental distributor Marrodent, marking the company's entry into the Polish dental market.December 8, 2016Dental PracticeIowa dental chain settles Medicaid fraud claimsAn Iowa dental clinic chain has agreed to pay Medicaid $300,000 to settle allegations that the company billed Medicaid for procedures that weren't performed.December 8, 2016Patient CommunicationTab32 adds voice reminder to appointment softwareTab32 has added a traditional voice reminder feature to its patient communication and retention software.December 8, 2016Previous PagePage 456 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
