Kathy Kincade[email protected]RestorationsMost U.S. states fall short with dental sealant programsA new report from the Pew Center on the States found that 40% of all U.S. states earned either a D or F grade when it comes to providing children with dental sealants, missing a key opportunity to help prevent caries and reduce Medicaid and other health-related costs.January 7, 2013HomeADA study questions MLP research; time to vote for Excellence Awards finalists!January 6, 2013HomeTexas lawmakers mull new DSO regs; how did dentistry fare in 2012?January 1, 2013DenturesLong-term study supports periodontitis/diabetes linkThe scientific evidence linking type 2 diabetes with a significantly greater risk of periodontitis continues to mount, according to a new study in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. In addition, individuals with diabetes may be at increased risk of tooth loss.January 1, 2013HomeDentistry 2012: What a difference a year makesPrevious page | 1 | 2December 27, 2012HomeDentistry 2012: What a difference a year makesSeveral factors conspired to push many of the issues that are changing the practice of dentistry into the public eye in 2012. So how will these issues -- government regulation, healthcare reform, new workforce models, corporate dentistry, and the oral-systemic health link -- affect the industry in 2013?December 27, 2012HomeDentist's gingerbread houses celebrate the season; OMS helps patients around the globeDecember 25, 2012HomeMore details on medical device tax; calcium eases bleaching sensitivityDecember 18, 2012X-RayPediatric dose study supports rectangular collimationDigital imaging and rectangular collimation should be used to ensure that the ALARA principle can be maximized when taking bitewing radiographs in pediatric patients, according to a poster presentation at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology annual meeting last month.December 17, 2012HomeWash. dental cutbacks taking a toll; more CDT changes on the wayDecember 16, 2012Previous PagePage 14 of 93Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegationsA dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.PediatricsDental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patternsDental HygieneSetting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating carePatient CommunicationIncreasing case acceptance by 20%Sponsor ContentJoin Us
