Donna Domino[email protected]InsuranceSmile Magic dental clinics agree to $4.5M settlement in Texas Medicaid fraud caseFour clinics of Texas' Smile Magic chain have agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle Medicaid fraud charges. The whistleblower lawsuit claimed the clinics used paid recruiters to target parents in grocery store parking lots and at bus stops with offers of money and gift cards to bring their kids to the clinics.March 16, 2015Dental HygieneDrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider: Green tea as an adjunct to perio therapyMarch 11, 2015Dental SpecialtiesSugar industry influenced caries research; Naked Dentist debuts; glass ionomer cement strengthMarch 10, 2015Immune SystemStudy finds how T cells cause inflammation with oral candidiasisOhio dental researchers have found a method to study how T cells cause inflammation during oral candidiasis infections, according to a new study in the Journal of Visualized Experiments. The discovery can lead to new therapies or drugs that jump-start weakened or poorly functioning immune systems.March 9, 2015RestorationsNew CDC report highlights U.S. children's caries problemAlmost 25% of U.S. children between the ages of 2 and 5 have caries in their primary teeth, according to a new report issued Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Overall, disparities persisted in the U.S. for dental caries and sealant use among children and adolescents from 2011 to 2012.March 4, 2015Regulatory UpdatesNC dental board, ADA: SCOTUS ruling undermines authority of states, professional boardsThe North Carolina dental board and the ADA criticized last week's U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision over teeth whitening, saying it undermines the states' authority to regulate activity while creating a quandary for professional boards across the country.March 3, 2015FluorideHigher fluoridation levels in England linked to hypothyroidismWater fluoridation above a certain level is linked to higher rates of hypothyroidism in England, according to a new study in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. The study findings raise concerns about the validity of community fluoridation as a safe public health measure, the authors noted.March 3, 2015Infection ControlChicago Midwinter 2015: OSAP set to launch Safest Dental Visit programCHICAGO - The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced at the 150th Chicago Midwinter Meeting that it will launch the Safest Dental Visit infection-control education program this spring. A coalition of clinicians, manufacturers, and infection-control educators will work together to ensure patient safety and safe practice environments during dental visits.March 1, 2015PeriodonticsRutgers study focuses on rare perio disease in African-American kidsA rare form of periodontitis that affects African-American children is the focus of a study by researchers at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. A $3.2 million National Institutes of Health grant will pinpoint biological markers in saliva that can predict whether bone loss will occur from the disease and which teeth it will affect before there are symptoms.February 26, 2015Office ManagementChicago Midwinter 2015: Good ergonomics can preserve your dental careerCHICAGO - Good ergonomics can preserve the longevity of your dental career, according to a presentation at the 150th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Being mindful of your working techniques can enhance your dexterity and preserve your strength while avoiding neck and back pain.February 26, 2015Previous PagePage 13 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitA patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.FluorideFluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralizationPublic HealthDo’s and don’ts for doing good for your communityLegal Issues2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentencedSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
