Rabia Mughal[email protected]WhiteningWhich removable retainers ensure patient compliance?A combination of vacuum-form retainers and a Hawley appliance may enhance long-term compliance with orthodontic retainers, according to a study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting in Washington, DC.March 24, 2010WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderMarch 17, 2010RestorationsChristensen panel: Dental costs outpacing middle AmericaAre implants becoming unaffordable for the average American? Do sealants really work? What is the standard of care for patients on bisphosphonates? These are just some of the questions fielded by a panel of experts at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting.March 15, 2010Smile DesignDid you miss these products at Chicago Midwinter?The latest in teeth whiteners, shade-matching software, and clear aligners were just some of the cosmetic product offerings that caught our eye at this year's Chicago Midwinter Meeting.March 8, 2010PeriodonticsProper perio treatment can reduce preterm birth riskWomen who have successful nonsurgical periodontal treatment during their pregnancy are less likely to have premature babies, according to a study being presented at the 2010 American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.February 24, 2010InsuranceVirginia may ban fee caps on uncovered proceduresTwo bills introduced by the Virginia Dental Association that could prevent insurance companies from capping fees for uncovered dental procedures are gaining traction in the state Legislature.February 16, 2010WhiteningAdolescents' attitude before ortho surgery crucial to outcomeYoung patients who are motivated about aesthetic changes and improved function before undergoing orthognathic surgery are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.January 31, 2010PeriodonticsBaby's death linked to pregnancy-related gingivitisWhile gum disease has long been associated with possible adverse outcomes of pregnancy, the first documented case linking pregnancy-associated gingivitis with the death of an unborn child has elevated the importance of this connection.January 25, 2010HomeDental firm to pay $24 million in Medicaid fraud claimFORBA Holdings, the dental management company that operates dozens of Small Smiles clinics in the U.S., agreed to a $24 million settlement today after a federal investigation found that many of its dentists were performing unnecessary procedures on children to profit from Medicaid.January 19, 2010Dental TherapistsStudy: Public needs reassurance on dental therapistsThe midlevel provider model has sparked heated debate in the U.S. dental community. But throughout the discussion, one voice has been conspicuously missing: that of the patients.January 18, 2010Previous PagePage 22 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
