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CDA Show Report: Simple tips to make your practice more profitable
ANAHEIM, CA - At the California Dental Association (CDA) Spring Scientific Session, Sandy Pardue, a consultant, lecturer, and published author offered real-world advice on making dental practices more profitable and tips to maximize productivity and practice growth.
April 30, 2008
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New lawsuits follow clinic's $10 million settlement
After settling a multimillion dollar federal case, North Carolina dentists specializing in Medicaid patients now face lawsuits from 13 patients.
April 28, 2008
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Clinic pays $10 million in fraud settlement
Medicaid Dental Center (MDC) of North Carolina will pay $10,050,000 to the United States and North Carolina to settle claims that it fraudulently billed Medicaid for dental care on impoverished children.
April 22, 2008
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Survey: Dentistry demand dropping
The demand for dentistry -- particularly expensive procedures -- may slow down over the next few months, according to a survey by financial advisory company Robert W. Baird.
April 10, 2008
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Removing amalgam cures ills -- but so does healthy living
Can you cure your patients' nagging headaches, skin diseases, and other maladies by removing their amalgam (mercury) fillings? You might, suggests a new German study in the April issue of the Journal of Dental Research.
April 10, 2008
Pediatrics
7-year-old asphyxiates after extraction
It's a dentist's worst nightmare: A routine procedure turns suddenly, irrevocably wrong. A patient dies.
March 13, 2008
Insurance
'Superhygienists' a threat to dentists?
Updated: Should hygienists be allowed to set up their own practices? To drill and fill, do crowns, even dispense medication? And will these "superhygienists" be a boon to the poor and underserved -- or a danger? The future is happening in Minnesota.
March 5, 2008
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Do bisphosphonates lead to jaw osteonecrosis or not?
Although bisphosphonate drugs are great at battling osteoporosis, they can also cause osteonecrosis. One study says oral bisphosphonates are fine; another study hotly disputes this. The bisphosphonate battle continues
January 17, 2008
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Dental Education
Paperless dental office still a myth
You can track anything with computers, but most dentists still rely on paper records. Do computerized record keeping systems stink? Click here for the 411...
October 30, 2007
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Periodontics
Kids and candy: Don't be a Halloween Grinch
It's that time of year again. But you don't have to be the Grinch that stole Halloween.
October 29, 2007
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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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A 62-year-old man went into cardiac arrest while sedated and undergoing a dental procedure and died less than two weeks later.
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Mouthguards appear to work for apnea
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Long-term mandibular advancement appliance use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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Clinical tip: How to increase case acceptance using CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Steven Hernandez, a member of the CDOCS faculty, offers his tips to help you improve your case presentation skills, especially with dental implants using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
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6 strategies to manage stress in times of rapid change
By Lisa Newburger
The key is not to avoid uncertainty but to manage it in a way that empowers you to move forward with confidence, writes Lisa Newburger.
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Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults
By Ava Barros
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.
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Money may not be the only factor that delays oral care
By Ava Barros
Besides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
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Dental coding: What you need to know about future updates to CDT 2026 codes
By Estela Vargas
Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to know.
April 15, 2025
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Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
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PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis
By Ava Barros
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.
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The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.
April 14, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for growing your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The keys to accelerating your practice's growth aren't mysterious or even difficult, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Implementing these two steps can propel your practice to new heights.
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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
April 11, 2025
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