Kathy Kincade[email protected]Dental EducationKellogg survey finds support for dental therapist conceptMore Americans are delaying dental care due to cost, and many are open to the concept of a new type of dental care provider if it would make more services available to those who currently cannot afford them, according to a survey released Tuesday by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.October 3, 2011HomeIs the implant market on the rebound? And, keeping PSP plates germ-freeOctober 2, 2011X-RayDo barrier envelopes keep PSP plates safe?Research has shown that, even with the use of barrier envelopes, bacterial contamination of digital radiography sensors can still occur. Now a new study offers some practical tips to help ensure that dental practices keep patients safe from harmful bacteria during digital x-ray exams.September 29, 2011HomeDelta cuts Idaho reimbursements; full dentures in one hour?September 27, 2011InsuranceDelta Dental to cut payments to Idaho dentistsIdaho has become the second U.S. state this year to be hit with reductions in reimbursement fees by Delta Dental. More than 600 dentists there will see 4% to 16% fee cuts starting in November. And the cuts will likely have much larger ramifications, according to the state dental association.September 26, 2011DenturesOne-hour dentures open new doors for edentulousSAN FRANCISCO - Is it possible to fabricate a full set of affordable dentures in one hour, without the need for return visits or lab fees? Yes, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association fall session last week.September 26, 2011Regulatory UpdatesFeds sue dentist over OSHA issues; midlevel providers heat up Mich. meetingSeptember 25, 2011PeriodonticsFeds sue dentist for firing assistant over OSHA concernsA Massachusetts dentist is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly firing an employee for raising concerns about needlestick hazards and filing a health hazard complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).September 20, 2011HomeCan licorice root prevent oral disease? And, the value of really listeningSeptember 20, 2011Dental EducationDoes Fla. need more dental schools? And, CBCT finds new perio appsSeptember 18, 2011Previous PagePage 39 of 93Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
