Donna Domino[email protected]Oral CancerDrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics InsiderMay 9, 2013PeriodonticsKaiser to eliminate periodontal hygienist programKaiser Permanente Northwest plans to cut periodontal hygienists from its dental care program in Oregon and Washington -- the only program of its kind that Kaiser offers anywhere in the U.S. In 2012, the 19 specialists provided care to more than 20,000 patients with serious periodontal disease.May 7, 2013InsuranceBartering helps dentists serve uninsured patientsMany dentists are embracing bartering as a marketing strategy to bring in more patients by exchanging goods and services rather than charging a fee. Bartering also appeals to patients who need costly procedures for their families but don't have dental insurance.May 1, 2013Regulatory UpdatesReport, lawsuit question U.S. teeth-whitening regulationsA growing number of state laws are giving dentists a monopoly on providing teeth-whitening services in the U.S., according to a report released Tuesday by the Institute for Justice and a related lawsuit filed on behalf of two nondentists who were prohibited from offering these services in Alabama.April 29, 2013Oral CancerOral cancer survivor's support group helps nationwideNancy Leupold founded Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer in 1991 after being treated for stage I oral squamous cell carcinoma. Here she describes being diagnosed with a disease she'd never heard of, what her treatment entailed, and how the disease has impacted her life.April 25, 2013Dental EducationRI dental association sues state health departmentThe Rhode Island Dental Association this week filed a complaint against the Department of Health alleging that state health inspectors illegally raided an oral surgeon's office as he performed surgery on a sedated patient and violated privacy laws by taking patient files.April 23, 2013Oral CancerRobotic surgery yields better quality of life for OPSCC patientsPatients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) maintain a high quality of life following transoral robotic surgery compared to those treated with adjuvant therapies, according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.April 22, 2013Dental EducationHow dentists can deliver bad news with sensitivity, supportDental professionals need to ensure that they deliver bad news to patients in a sensitive and supportive way, and dental schools should teach the skills necessary to do so, according to a study in the current Journal of the American Dental Association.April 17, 2013Federally Qualified Health Center90% of Michigan dentists provide free care to poorSome 90% of Michigan dental practices provide an average of $62,000 annually in free or discounted care to low-income children and adults, according to a survey by the Michigan Dental Association. But the situation is an unsustainable effort to prop up an underfunded Medicaid safety net, the association contends.April 16, 2013Oral CancerAspirin can help battle head/neck cancerAspirin appears to offer significant protection against head and neck (HNC) cancer, according to a study in the British Journal of Cancer. Regular aspirin use was associated with a 22% reduction in HNC and seems to be particularly effective in preventing laryngeal cancer.April 11, 2013Previous PagePage 35 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.
