Donna Domino[email protected]Dental EducationU.S. Senate hearing spotlights America's dental care crisisAt a hearing on Capitol Hill today, a U.S. Senate subcommittee heard horror stories of parents pleading for help to get care for children crying from painful toothaches, restrictive state laws that prevent dental therapists from providing care, exorbitant costs for dental care and dental school tuition, and low Medicaid reimbursement rates.September 11, 2013Dental EducationReporting adverse drug/device reactions key to patient safetyDental professionals are encouraged to report adverse drug and device reactions in the oral cavities of their patients to improve the U.S. surveillance system and protect patients' safety, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.September 8, 2013PeriodonticsPatients sue Okla. oral surgeon over pathogen exposureA class-action lawsuit has been filed against an Oklahoma oral surgeon accused of exposing thousands of patients to hepatitis and HIV because of contaminated equipment. The suit was filed by seven people, including five who claim they contracted infectious diseases during treatment at his dental clinics.September 4, 2013Oral CancerHead and neck surgeons support HPV vaccinationsHead and neck surgeons play a key role in detecting and treating human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oral squamous cell carcinoma, are knowledgeable about HPV, and show generally positive attitudes about HPV education and vaccination, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.September 3, 2013Oral CancerOral cancer survivor shares emotional journeyEva Grayzel, an oral cancer survivor, described how difficult it was to get her disease diagnosed properly and the physical and emotional toll the treatments took on her and her family during a session at the recent California Dental Association fall meeting.August 29, 2013Dental EducationAirport dentist treats passengers, employees, immigrantsRobert Trager, DDS, has a unique job: running dental clinics at New York City's two major airports. He also has a million stories about the patients he's treated over the years -- from passengers and airport workers needing dental and hygiene care to illegal immigrants brought to him for age analysis.August 28, 2013Oral CancerDrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics InsiderAugust 22, 2013Oral CancerNIR camera may help improve HNC patients' quality of lifeAs the rate of oral cancer cases increases, scientists continue to search for ways to better treat both the disease and the debilitating side effects of radiation and surgery. Now, Texas researchers are using near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence optical imaging and injectable fluorescent dyes to better understand how the lymphatic system is affected in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients.August 22, 2013PeriodonticsDental tech experts share their favorites at CDA meetingSAN FRANCISCO - Dental technology specialists Dr. Marty Jablow, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, and Dr. John Flucke showcased some of their favorite high-tech products in an entertaining session on August 17 at the California Dental Association's (CDA) fall meeting.August 19, 2013Dental EducationCDA course stresses need for dental office policiesSAN FRANCISCO - From vacation and sick time to office hours, holidays, cellphone use, and even tattoos, dental practices should develop detailed office policy manuals and make sure every employee is aware of them, according to Robyn Thomason, an employment practices specialist with the California Dental Association (CDA).August 15, 2013Previous PagePage 31 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesMan arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb a DSO practiceA man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at a dental service organization (DSO) practice.FluorideWhich U.S. states will pay the most without fluoridated water?Patient CommunicationTriple whammy: Why NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics don't mix in your dental chairRestorationsPolish with precision: A clinical perspective on Shofu’s OneGloss systemSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
