Kathy Kincade[email protected]Dental EducationDental Heroes: Dr. Mark Doherty, DentaQuest InstituteWith nearly 40 years in community dentistry under his belt, Dr. Mark Doherty has learned a thing or two about how to do more with less. Now, as executive director of the DentaQuest Institute, he is working to share that knowledge with community and safety net clinics all over the U.S. to ensure affordable quality care for thousands of underserved.January 9, 2012AntibioticsHIV-positive man to sue dental chain; dentists not following antibiotic guidelinesJanuary 8, 2012HomeFla. opts for regional board exams; vote for the Excellence Awards finalists!January 3, 2012HomeTop 10 dental stories of 2011; the darker side of Medicaid clinicsDecember 27, 2011HomeDentistry 2011: Another year of challenge and changeFrom the impact of the economic recession on patient visits and access to care to the growing prevalence of social media and debates over what treatments dental professionals should and shouldn't provide, 2011 was quite a year for dentistry.December 27, 20113D PrintingA new way of looking at dental photographyThe advent of digital cameras has created new opportunities for dental practitioners to take patient pictures that are much more than record-keeping "mug shots." With standard equipment and artistic photography concepts, you can take visually appealing images that are also effective communication tools.December 22, 2011Invisible AlignersAlign Technology sues 2 German competitorsAlign Technology is again defending its position in the clear-aligner market with the filing of two lawsuits in Germany accusing two competitors there of infringing on several of its European patents.December 20, 2011HomeAlign sues 2 more competitors; poor oral health costs Aussies over $1BDecember 20, 2011Dental EducationU.S. bill would create grant program for dental charitiesA bill introduced to the U.S. Congress in November would make it easier for charitable programs such as Donated Dental Services to provide necessary dental care to low-income children and adults with serious medical conditions by creating a grant program to support the pro bono services.December 20, 2011HomeMaine board votes to limit IPDHs; Fla. dental ER visits on the riseDecember 18, 2011Previous PagePage 33 of 93Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesEye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlementA dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.OrthodonticsKinder, gentler braces may be on the horizonSmile DesignClinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorshipPediatricsVR may help dentists work with pediatric patientsSponsor ContentJoin Us