Donna Domino

Oral-Systemic Link
Study: Heavy smokers should be checked for head/neck cancer
In addition to being screened for lung cancer, heavy smokers should also be checked for head and neck cancer to improve early detection and survival, according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers in the journal Cancer.
January 21, 2015
2013 11 25 12 43 56 283 Oral Pharynx Exam 200
Oral Cancer
Analysis: Widespread cancer screening does little to prevent deaths
Screening for diseases that can lead to death typically does not prolong life substantially, according to a controversial new meta-analysis in the International Journal of Epidemiology. A few screening tests may avert some deaths, but even then it is difficult to document an improvement in overall survival, the researchers found.
January 20, 2015
2013 12 26 15 30 33 820 Cancer Thru Magnifying Glass 200
Restorations
Many kids in England need hospital care for early childhood caries
Nearly a third of 5-year-old children in England have caries, and it is the main reason why many young children are hospitalized, according to a new report by the Royal College of Surgeons' Faculty of Dental Surgery.
January 19, 2015
2013 09 16 13 51 46 154 Dental Bib Girl 200
Oral Cancer
DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider: Heavy smokers should be checked for HNC
January 14, 2015
Home
Medicaid reimbursements for pediatric care; ortho treatment planning; Doniger on patients' cellphones
January 13, 2015
Imaging Systems
Doctors implant Syrian man with titanium jaw
A Syrian man received a pioneering jaw implant made from titanium after a bullet wound in his country's civil war destroyed his lower jaw. The operation and implant had the patient eating and speaking again a day after his surgery
January 8, 2015
2015 01 08 16 45 35 262 2015 01 09 Syrian Implant Thumb
Federally Qualified Health Center
ADA: Medicaid market for dental care will grow significantly
The Medicaid market for dental care will grow significantly nationwide because of the Affordable Care Act, according to new research by the ADA Health Policy Institute. But translating expanded Medicaid dental benefits coverage to expanded access to dental care will require significant reforms to Medicaid programs, the researchers noted.
January 5, 2015
2014 07 23 09 50 58 820 Affordable Care Act Aca 200
Insurance
Judge rules Fla. Medicaid program for kids violates several laws
A federal judge has ruled that Florida's Medicaid program for children violates federally guaranteed rights to medical and dental care. Florida's history of low reimbursement has led to a lack of access to care for many children on Medicaid, according to the decision.
January 1, 2015
2014 04 08 16 13 51 802 Florida 200
Fluoride
FDA's reclassification of SDF as a fluoride could mean new treatment options
The Oregon dental board's resolution allowing dental auxiliaries to apply silver diamine fluoride (SDF), which followed the recent classification of SDF as a fluoride by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, could mean new treatment options, especially for Medicaid beneficiaries.
December 25, 2014
2014 09 04 16 45 47 306 Tooth Caries 200
Insurance
Report: More than half of Calif.'s poor kids not getting dental care
A new state audit has found that more than half of the 5.1 million children enrolled in Denti-Cal, California's Medicaid dental program, did not receive dental care last year and that Delta Dental, California's largest dental insurer, will have been paid as much as $8.6 billion since 2004 to administer the program.
December 21, 2014
2014 09 26 14 20 25 347 California Flag 200
Previous Page
Page 15 of 64
Next Page
Top Stories
Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios
Legal Issues
Imposter dentist case ends in mistrial
A woman accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry will face a trial restart following charges of juror misconduct.
Medicaid Cuts Scissors Zimmytws
Insurance
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
2026 03 05 Danhausen 400
Prosthodontics
Meet the WWE superstar who blends teeth into his in-ring personality
Formal Hearing Regulatory семен саливанчук
Legal Issues
Dentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedure
Dental Patient Periodontal Exam
Periodontics
Nutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy
More in Home
Do’s and don’ts for prioritizing continuing education
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Continuing education isn’t a box to check. Dr. Roger P. Levin guides you on getting strategic about sharpening your skills through CE.
January 12, 2026
Levin Practice Success 400
More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
By Melissa Busch
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
January 9, 2026
Investigator Police Badge Social
Dentist with long disciplinary history, now 79, agrees to surrender his license
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist is repeatedly accused of taking patients’ medications.
January 9, 2026
Discipline Employee
Tooth loss may affect thinking
By Ava Barros
Tooth loss may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults, possibly harming brain regions involving memory, even if good nutrition is maintained.
January 9, 2026
Missing Teeth Pano
The economic and legislative shifts shaping practice sales
By Ryan Mingus
In a turbulent economic market, Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales lays out how some practices are preparing for a high-value sale.
January 9, 2026
Washington Dc Capitol
Tech adoption in dentistry: Partnership wins
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Tech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.
January 9, 2026
Dental Operatory Tech Diignat
Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient
By Melissa Busch
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.
January 8, 2026
Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock
Did you know this has a positive effect on kids' oral health?
By Ava Barros
Children with good oral hygiene habits shared these characteristics, reports a study in BMC Oral Health.
January 8, 2026
Toothpaste Girl Katrin
Is your AI dental receptionist failing? Here’s how to fix the real problem
By Danielle Caplain
Your AI receptionist works perfectly, except it's not delivering results. Danielle Caplain offers strategies on achieving a harmonious balance with AI and staff.
January 8, 2026
Dental Receptionist Africa Studio
Dr. Tom Giacobbi's scheduling hacks for your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Make your days smoother and your mind calmer with these scheduling hacks from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
January 8, 2026
Just A Minute Doc 400
Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.
January 7, 2026
Doctor Handcuffs
What oral health stigma is doing to your patients
By Ava Barros
Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.
January 7, 2026
Dentist Consult Patient Zamrznuti Tonovi
Previous Page
Page 15 of 240
Next Page