Laird Harrison[email protected]PeriodonticsEvidence presented for herbal toothpastesIs the best new approach to preventing caries actually thousands of years old? Toothpastes borrowing from traditional Indian and Chinese medicine chests showed promise in recent studies.June 1, 2009InsuranceDentists report income droppingAn ADA survey finds many dentists pessimistic about their economic prospects these days; a majority reported a drop in income over the past year. But data from a group of dentists' accountants paints a very different picture.May 25, 2009PediatricsLouisiana school dentistry bill stallsA bill to ban dentistry in Louisiana schools narrowly missed passage last week after an hour of heated debate on the floor of the state House of Representatives. The Legislature agreed to revisit the issue this week.May 19, 2009Federally Qualified Health CenterHealth reformers set sights on dentistryAfter years of trying to stay out of government programs, organized dentistry is now working to be included in government healthcare programs. Could dentists finally become part of Medicare?May 18, 2009PediatricsLouisiana school dentistry bill passes in committeeA bill to ban dentistry in Louisiana schools passed today in the state's House Health and Welfare Committee but with new amendments that make exceptions for underserved areas.May 11, 2009HomeADA names new executive directorThe ADA has named Kathleen O'Loughlin, D.M.D., M.P.H., as its executive director and chief operating officer, effective June 1. Dr. O'Loughlin brings management experience and a background in theorizing about questions of access to care to the post.May 4, 2009Orofacial PainLow-concentration epinephrine equally effectiveA 1:200,000 concentration of epinephrine anesthetizes patients just as well as a 1:100,000 concentration when used with articaine, researchers have concluded.May 4, 2009PediatricsFTC asks Louisiana to let dentists into schoolsThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission has stepped into the battle over mobile dentistry in Louisiana, urging state lawmakers not to ban private dentists from its schools. By reducing competition, the law would deprive needy children of access to care, the agency says.May 3, 2009Dental EducationUniversities offer more nontenure tracksNew teaching opportunities are opening for dentists as U.S. universities struggle to retain faculty. Faced with a nationwide shortage, many schools are willing to bend their publish-or-perish rules.April 28, 2009Dental PracticeCalif. to ax Medicaid adult dental benefitsMillions of indigent patients in California will lose access to dental care starting July 1 unless the state restores its Medicaid dental program for adults.April 21, 2009Previous PagePage 11 of 24Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegationsA health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.Periodontics1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowthAIAI may detect early childhood caries in individual teethDSOWhat lies ahead for DSOs in the 2nd half of 2025?Office ManagementDo’s and don’ts for controlling practice overhead
