Donna Domino[email protected]Dental EducationNJ, NY dentists address Superstorm Sandy damageDentists along the New Jersey shore and in low-lying areas of New York are struggling to get power restored to their offices and homes in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Dentists in Sea Bright, NJ, were particularly hard hit, and as many as 7,000 dentists in New York have been affected by flooding or power outages.October 31, 2012HomeDrBicuspid.com Practice Management InsiderOctober 30, 2012Federally Qualified Health CenterAPHA analyzes healthcare reform's impact on dentistryIn addition to mandatory pediatric care, the Affordable Care Act provides billions of dollars for oral health education and expansion of federal clinics that provide dental benefits. But some experts believe the November 6 elections could drastically change how healthcare reform plays out.October 29, 2012Dental EducationADA to cut services at Chicago libraryThe ADA House of Delegates has approved a proposal to cut services provided at its Chicago library, including the elimination of walk-in services and loaning books and materials. The vote came October 23 as part of the ADA Annual Session.October 23, 2012Dental EducationOlder Americans use less dental care as income decreasesOlder Americans use less dental care as wealth and income decreases, according to a recent study by University of Maryland researchers. But the decrease occurs only when their household wealth falls by 50% or more.October 22, 2012InsuranceMultiple factors hurting U.S. dentists' profitabilitySAN FRANCISCO - The economic downturn has contributed to the continuing decline of dentists' incomes, according to a panel on October 18 at the ADA Annual Session. But other factors include the loss of dental insurance, reimbursements cuts by some insurance companies, and the mushrooming number of dental graduates.October 22, 20123D PrintingDigital diagnostics aid in early caries detectionSAN FRANCISCO - Digital diagnostic tools are a useful adjunct for detecting early caries, according to John Flucke, DDS. In a session Friday at the ADA meeting, he compared four of the leading devices and shared his preferences.October 20, 2012InsuranceFederal lawsuit claims Aspen Dental operating illegallyA federal lawsuit claims Aspen Dental Management and the private equity firm that controls it illegally operate dental clinics across the U.S. because it violates laws that require clinics to be owned by dentists. Aspen says the suit is "completely without merit."October 18, 2012Dental EducationWash. insiders talk healthcare, politics at ADA opening sessionSAN FRANCISCO - Economist Robert Reich and conservative columnist George F. Will traded barbs and shared their insights on rising healthcare costs, the economy, and the upcoming presidential election in a lively debate this morning during the ADA opening session.October 17, 2012MalpracticeNY man gets $9.8M in tooth extraction lawsuitA New York jury has awarded $9.8 million in a malpractice lawsuit filed by a man who was hospitalized following a third-molar extraction. The patient's dentist and oral surgeon were found liable for his injuries and for failing to obtain informed consent.October 15, 2012Previous PagePage 40 of 64Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesNevada appeals $4M award to ex-inmate over lack of dental careNevada is appealing the $4.3 million verdict awarded to an ex-inmate who claimed he didn't receive appropriate dental care in state prison.DiabetesGestational diabetes may be more likely in those with gum diseasePodcastsPodcast: Secrets to successful interviews when hiring for the dental practiceOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for strategic practice planningSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.