Kathy Kincade[email protected]Dental Education1-800-DENTIST founder calls dentistry 'misunderstood'At first glance, you might be put off by the title of Fred Joyal's new book, Everything Is Marketing. But his 20 years' worth of insights about patients and dentists -- and what each of them really wants -- might surprise you.May 26, 2009HomeDentists blast new Minnesota law; will Medicare adopt dentistry?May 19, 2009HomeMinn. passes midlevel provider lawMinnesota has become the first state in the U.S. to pass legislation allowing the licensing of midlevel oral health providers.May 17, 2009DenturesRegulators eye link between denture cream and zinc toxicityRegulatory authorities and dental associations are examining reports that overuse of zinc-based denture adhesives may cause neurological damage. While a direct causal link has not yet been established, dentists are being advised to counsel denture-wearing patients to ensure they aren't using too much adhesive.May 17, 2009HomeMinnesota agrees on midlevel providers; are amalgam's days numbered?May 12, 2009Dental TherapistsMinnesota nears approval of midlevel providersMinnesota dental professionals and legislators have reached a compromise in their debate over the creation of a dental therapist program that would help improve access to oral care for underserved populations across the state. With the compromise, Minnesota could become the first state in the U.S. to license dental therapists.May 12, 2009HomeADA names executive director; FTC takes a stand in LouisianaMay 5, 2009HomeImaging devices see through sealantsCommercially available fluorescence-based imaging tools can help monitor caries progression even in teeth that have been treated with a sealant, according to researchers from Indiana University School of Dentistry.May 5, 2009HomeDental groups issue swine flu warnings; Minnesota clinics sue Delta DentalApril 28, 2009CBCTCone-beam CT raises new issues for dentistsNo one doubts the advantages 3D imaging devices bring to dental diagnostics. But the technology also raises some medicolegal concerns general dentists should consider.April 27, 2009Previous PagePage 81 of 93Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practiceA former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.CDS Midwinter 2026Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product revealsSmile DesignWhy women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science saysX-RayDr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-raysSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
