Donna Domino[email protected]HomeCDA Presents: Mind your body to avoid back, neck problemsSAN FRANCISCO - Dental professionals should make regular exercise and good posture part of their daily routines to avoid back and neck problems, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference.September 7, 2014PediatricsCDA Presents: How will ACA affect dental insurance, dentists, patients?SAN FRANCISCO - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far-reaching impact on dental insurance, dentists, and patients, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference. More low-income children and adults will be covered, and insurers will scrutinize claims to see if dentists are following established protocols for improved outcomes.September 4, 2014Oral CancerNationwide HPV vaccination program would save billions, extend livesA free, nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program for boys and girls would save billions in medical costs and prevent oropharyngeal cancers, according to the Center for Oral Health. Studies show that noncervical HPV-related diseases cost billions annually, and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer cases will exceed cervical cancers by 2020.September 3, 2014InsuranceTexas files another lawsuit against Xerox in Medicaid scandalIn the latest development in the ongoing Texas Medicaid scandal, the state Health and Human Services Commission has filed a second lawsuit against Xerox, claiming the company is refusing to turn over patient records.August 28, 2014PediatricsCovered California to offer expanded dental coverageCovered California will offer new family dental plans to those who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015. All individual health insurance plans sold through the exchange will include pediatric dental benefits for those younger than 19.August 26, 2014Oral CancerBlood, saliva tests help predict HPV-linked HNC recurrenceBlood and saliva tests can accurately predict the recurrence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-linked head and neck cancers (HNC), according to a recent study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. Finding HPV DNA in both blood and saliva samples after treatment accurately predicted recurrence 70% of the time.August 25, 2014Home'Shape-shifting' material could help reconstruct facesSAN FRANCISCO - A new material that changes shape on heating could help heal bone lesions caused by injuries, tumor removal, or birth defects such as cleft palates, according to research presented at this week's American Chemical Society meeting.August 12, 2014PediatricsHigh-acidity drinks can permanently damage kids' teethAustralian researchers are warning parents of the dangers of soft drinks, fruit juice, sports drinks, and other drinks high in acidity, which form part of a "triple threat" of permanent damage to young people's teeth, based on the findings of a tooth enamel erosion study in the Journal of Dentistry.August 12, 2014InsuranceFederal auditors blame Texas agency for poor oversight of ortho servicesIn the latest development in the ongoing Texas Medicaid scandal, a federal report by the U.S. Office of Inspector General has laid the responsibility for hundreds of millions of dollars spent on dental and orthodontic procedures that may have been medically unnecessary squarely on the Texas state agency that oversaw the program.August 10, 20143D PrintingPET may artificially boost HNC survival ratesThe use of positron emission tomography (PET) is associated with a stage migration phenomenon in locally advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, according to a recent report in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.August 10, 2014Previous PagePage 19 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentencedA woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.Dental PracticeMore than half of women dentists experience violence at workPediatricsBad childhood may equal bad teethTeam ManagementWhen silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut downSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
