Rabia Mughal[email protected]EndodonticsPatient sues dentist over botched implantAn Illinois woman who says she sustained severe and permanent injuries following a series of root canals and an implant is suing her dentist, alleging he was unqualified to perform some of the procedures.August 19, 2009InsuranceUnited Concordia caps fees for uncovered proceduresA new United Concordia policy that takes effect November 1 will hold U.S. dentists to a maximum allowable charge for services not covered by the benefit plan or those in excess of the annual program maximum.August 16, 2009PeriodonticsWhy some dentists don't hire hygienistsDentists who work full time, employ more administrative personnel, and have more operatories, longer appointments, and more income from private payers are also more likely to employ hygienists, a new study finds.August 10, 2009Oral BacteriaAloe vera gel equal to toothpaste in battling cariesThe aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Now researchers have found that aloe vera tooth gel is as effective as toothpaste for fighting tooth decay.August 4, 2009BrainPeriodontal disease a risk marker for strokeMen with a history of bone loss due to periodontitis run a higher risk of having a stroke, according to a study in the Annals of Neurology.July 30, 2009HomeOhio dentists indicted for tax evasion, conspiracy, fraudTwo Ohio dentists charged with tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service could spend at least 75 years in prison and pay millions of dollars in fines if found guilty.July 28, 2009PediatricsUse of baby formula can increase fluorosis riskInfant formula consumption may be linked with an increased risk of babies and toddlers developing detectable levels of enamel fluorosis, depending on the amount of fluoride in the water used, according to a new study.July 21, 2009PediatricsSour candy not so sweet on teethBoth original-flavor and sour candies are tough on tooth enamel, but the sour variety has much greater erosive potential, according to a new study.July 16, 2009Orofacial PainAnesthesia-induced hallucinations key to dentist's acquittalA Pennsylvania oral surgeon accused of molesting 17 female patients was acquitted last week of all charges in a case that centered on the extreme effects some anesthetics -- notably propofol -- can have.July 13, 2009InsuranceRhode Island bans fee capping for uncovered proceduresA new law in Rhode Island prohibits insurance companies from setting the fees of dental procedures that they do not cover.July 1, 2009Previous PagePage 25 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 officeSponsor ContentJoin Us
