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SAN ANTONIO - Attention dentists: Did you know those fancy couches and cabinets can get you more than just compliments? They can also bring you fame and fortune. Well, sort of.
October 16, 2008
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Optimism and success: It's all in the attitude
SAN ANTONIO - Ever thought about how your mood affects that of your dental team and your patients -- and even your bottom line? Humor and a willingness to take chances are keys to personal and professional success, according to one ADA speaker.
October 15, 2008
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Insurance
Delta Dental caps fees for uncovered procedures
Delta isn't the first carrier to require dentists to honor its maximum allowed fees for services that are not covered by a subscriber's plan. But a new contract provision still has some dentists concerned.
October 13, 2008
Oral Cancer
Managing the oral side effects of cancer treatment
Dentists can play a key role in helping cancer patients endure the oral side effects of cancer treatments, according to Sol Silverman, D.D.S., M.A., professor of oral medicine at the UCSF School of Dentistry. The goal is to make them as comfortable as possible following radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
October 8, 2008
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Dental Education
Nebraska dental school bans sale of study guides
A 20-year tradition at the University of Nebraska has come to a screeching halt after the dean of the dental school discovered that a 1,200-page study guide containing faculty notes, exams, slides, charts, and other proprietary materials was being sold to first-year students.
October 7, 2008
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Oral Cancer
Study questions effectiveness of oral cancer detection devices
A recent Journal of the American Dental Association study concluded that clinicians should rely on oral exams and tissue biopsies because there isn't enough data to prove that adjunctive cancer detection devices are effective. The manufacturers of these devices contend that the study was too limited in scope.
September 29, 2008
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Pediatrics
7-year-old's death ruled an accident
Officials say the death of Jacqueline Martinez, who aspirated a tooth while it was being extracted by her dentist, was an accident. But some questions remain unanswered.
September 18, 2008
Periodontics
Dental experts offer tips for helping smokers quit
Cigarettes are a leading cause of cancer, heart attacks -- and periodontal disease. Dentists can play a key role in helping patients quit smoking, according to a panel of experts at the California Dental Association Fall Scientific Session last week.
September 17, 2008
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Pediatrics
Dental IDs help pediatric patients feel safe
Toothprints are simple dental impressions that can help law enforcement officials identify a missing or lost child. But some forensic dentists aren't convinced they are accurate enough to make a difference.
September 10, 2008
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Woman disabled from jaw surgeries awarded $14 million
A Washington woman has been awarded more than $14 million in damages after a series of dental surgeries left her jaw fused shut. And this is not the first time the oral surgeon who treated her has come under scrutiny.
August 28, 2008
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
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Dentist accused in shooting responds to lawsuit
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A dentist in Georgia accused of shooting her partner to death has responded to a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Negotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth
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In dentistry, where margins are tight and demands are high, smart fee negotiation is the difference between working harder and working smarter, writes Dr. Kartik Antani.
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