Donna Domino[email protected]Oral CancerCDC: Many U.S. adolescents not getting HPV vaccineThe number of 13- to 17-year-old boys and girls in the U.S. receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased for the second year in a row, but about half of all U.S. adolescents still haven't received it, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).July 30, 2015Oral CancerDrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider: HPV16 antibodies & survival ratesJuly 29, 2015InsuranceSpending on dental care will grow 60% in next decadeSpending for dental care will grow 60% during the next decade, according to a new report in Health Affairs. Increased expenditures will result from economic growth following the recession, rising insurance premiums, and higher cost sharing in employer-sponsored health insurance plans.July 28, 2015CosmeticCourt rules for dentists in Conn. teeth-whitening caseA U.S. appeals court has upheld a Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining teeth-whitening lights on customers' teeth. The judges ruled that economic protectionism for favored interest groups is a legitimate use of government power.July 23, 2015RestorationsCochrane review: Fluoridation reduces caries in kids' teethWater fluoridation is effective at reducing caries in children's teeth, according to a new Cochrane review. But the researchers concluded there is not enough information to determine whether fluoridation programs changed existing differences in caries across socioeconomic groups.July 15, 2015Dental PracticeU.S. senator wants action on Medicaid fraudA U.S. senator is asking key government agencies how many criminal and civil cases have been brought against dentists suspected of Medicaid fraud after federal audits have identified questionable billing practices by providers in various states.July 13, 2015Dental EducationReport cites sexism, misogyny in Dalhousie Facebook scandalDalhousie University allowed a culture of "sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and racism," according to an independent report commissioned after sexual comments were posted about female dental students in a Facebook group.July 6, 2015Oral CancerStudy: Blood, saliva tests may aid early HNC detectionBlood and saliva tests can identify DNA from head and neck cancers (HNCs), which could pave the way for noninvasive diagnostic tests, according to a new study in Science Translational Medicine. Such screening tests could lead to early diagnosis of these and other cancers.July 1, 2015Practice SalesAGD 2015: Run your dental practice like a businessMatthew Krieger, DMD, a private practitioner in New Jersey who runs a dental coaching program, explained at the recent Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) meeting how he collects more than $1 million annually by sticking to some fundamental strategies.June 25, 2015CosmeticAla. Supreme Court upholds teeth-whitening lawThe Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The ruling affirmed an earlier decision that such services are reasonably related to public health and safety.June 18, 2015Previous PagePage 10 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCouple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartmentA couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.DenturesDentures may be linked to higher risk of respiratory diseasesPodcastsPodcast: The future of dental licensure and compactsLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
