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Kellogg survey finds support for dental therapist concept
More 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, 2011
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Is the implant market on the rebound? And, keeping PSP plates germ-free
October 2, 2011
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Do 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, 2011
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Delta cuts Idaho reimbursements; full dentures in one hour?
September 27, 2011
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Delta Dental to cut payments to Idaho dentists
Idaho 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, 2011
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One-hour dentures open new doors for edentulous
SAN 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, 2011
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Regulatory Updates
Feds sue dentist over OSHA issues; midlevel providers heat up Mich. meeting
September 25, 2011
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Feds sue dentist for firing assistant over OSHA concerns
A 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, 2011
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Can licorice root prevent oral disease? And, the value of really listening
September 20, 2011
Dental Education
Does Fla. need more dental schools? And, CBCT finds new perio apps
September 18, 2011
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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Scope of Practice
ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Kinder, gentler braces may be on the horizon
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.
September 3, 2025
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Clinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorship
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Avi Patel details how he handled a surprise during an orthodontic treatment and helped a patient correct his posterior open bite.
September 3, 2025
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VR may help dentists work with pediatric patients
By Ava Barros
Virtual reality (VR) simulation may help teach dental students how to manage pediatric patient behavior, which students may embrace, reports research recently published in the European Journal of Dental Education.
September 3, 2025
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Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials
By Ava Barros
University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.
September 2, 2025
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The sad truth about insurance reimbursement for today's dental practices
By Teresa Duncan, MS
Dental practices face declining insurance reimbursements and mounting administrative burdens, squeezing profit margins with few easy solutions available, writes Teresa Duncan.
September 2, 2025
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Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse
By Melissa Busch
What's happening in men's mouths may be affecting them from having and maintaining erections and more, according to a new study.
September 2, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for dealing with difficult patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most clinicians react when facing tough patients, but there’s a better way. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help you communicate with challenging patients.
September 2, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer
By Ava Barros
Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.
August 29, 2025
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Leveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
LinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 29, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another video, this time ranking popular dental treatments from oil pulling to no-prep veneers. What do you think of his rankings?
August 29, 2025
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Want to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practice
By Mat Buttrey
Centralized print management systems help dental practices streamline workflows, ensure HIPAA compliance, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency, writes Mat Buttrey.
August 29, 2025
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Dentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegations
By Melissa Busch
A 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.
August 28, 2025
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