Kathy Kincade

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Dentin sealing gains favor; what city pays best for dentists?

December 16, 2008

Buyer's Guide Update: Practice management software and financing

December 15, 2008

Imported lead prompts lawsuit; many dentists miss Sjögren's diagnosis

December 9, 2008

Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny

An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.

December 9, 2008

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Dental Education

Psychotropic meds and the dental patient: Part II

Do SSRIs and benzodiazepines mix? What about lithium and NSAIDs? Keeping track of the dozens of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants being prescribed these days -- and their potential interactions with other medications -- can be a challenge for any dental practice. Here are some tips.

December 4, 2008

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More M.D.s doing dentistry; new ADA president speaks out

December 2, 2008

Dental Education

Psychotropic meds and the dental patient: Part I

From antidepressants such as Paxil and Zoloft to anticonvulsants such as lithium, the number of psychotropic drugs being prescribed in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. Keeping track of them and their potential side effects and interactions can be a challenge for any dental practice.

December 2, 2008

Too many residents, not enough spots; are older adhesives better?

November 25, 2008

Will midlevel providers prevail? Greater NY Dental not changing hands

November 18, 2008

Local groups retain control of Greater NY Dental

Legislation passed this year in New York gave the state dental association the right to expel the New York County Dental Society, co-sponsor of the Greater New York Dental Meeting. Last week the association's board opted not to do so.

November 18, 2008

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

Oral Surgeon Patient Seventyfour

Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

Crime Scene Tape Seventyfour

Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

These dental problems may be linked to osteoporosis

There may be a significant association between this index score and a bone mineral density diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

February 26, 2025

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Clinical tip: Procedure details for guided bone profiling

Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses guided bone profiling, something that may need to be enacted in your practice when a patient presents for dental implants.

February 26, 2025

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How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients

By Melissa Busch

A presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting offers tips on handling "red flag" patients.

February 25, 2025

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What your teeth say about sleep quality

There may be a link between dentofacial traits and sleep quality, with protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites emerging as potential predictors of sleep disorders in young adults, a study published in BMC Oral Health reports.

February 25, 2025

3 tips on how to handle denied claims and underpayments in your dental practice

By Beth Wallewein

Why aren’t you getting paid? The answer to that question may be complex, but Beth Wallewein gives you some ideas to level up your insurance game.

February 25, 2025

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Man sentenced for giving mislabeled drugs to dental patients

By Melissa Busch

A man accused of regularly traveling from Ecuador to the U.S. to perform dentistry and dispense misbranded prescription drugs to patients was sentenced.

February 24, 2025

Legal Scales 400

Oral health may be a promising area for dementia prevention

Oral health issues may be linked to the risk of dementia, making it a promising research focal area for prevention and care, according to a letter published in The Lancet.

February 24, 2025

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Expanding your dental footprint: Is it better to be in a dense area or spread out?

By Kim McCleskey

Whether you're thinking urban or rural, deciding which dental practice to purchase is rarely a straightforward choice between one type or another. Kim McCleskey provides insight into the important question of location.

February 24, 2025

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Do's and don'ts for implementing technology

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Purchasing technology is a sizable investment that requires careful planning and action, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these tips if you're considering investing in new dental tech.

February 24, 2025

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Alleviating dental practice management woes: A benchmark study

Sandy Baird recently polled clinicians about burnout and their most pressing practice concerns. Here are the findings she is sharing with DrBicuspid readers.

February 21, 2025

Worried Dentist Elnur

What's new at the CDS 2025 Midwinter meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Check out what's new at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2025 Midwinter Meeting, which is being held through February 22.

February 20, 2025

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How obesity can negatively affect orthodontics

A higher body mass index may affect orthodontic treatment by altering craniofacial development and periodontal response, according to a review published in Seminars in Orthodontics.

February 21, 2025

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