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Insurance
Texas broadens Medicaid dental fraud probe
As part of its ongoing probe into the state Medicaid dental system, the Texas Office of Inspector General is investigating the company that processes authorization forms submitted by dentists for dental Medicaid procedures, including orthodontic treatment.
September 4, 2012
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Dental Education
ADA may cut library services, raise dues
As part of its 2013 budget, the ADA is proposing to drastically cut services provided at its Chicago library, raise members' dues, and impose a special assessment. But members are balking at the library cutbacks, saying the library is a core service and an irreplaceable resource for research.
September 3, 2012
2012 08 31 16 02 27 106 Books 70
Dental Therapists
JDE studies estimate impact of dental therapists
Dental therapists have the potential to significantly increase access to care in school-based programs and reduce patient costs, according to three studies in the current Journal of Dental Education. But they would only provide modest savings for federally qualified health centers and would not increase private practices' net revenues, the study authors contend.
August 29, 2012
2010 06 25 08 40 24 877 Dental Team 70
Malpractice
NY dentists suffer setback in Small Smiles case
A New York judge has rejected attempts by the dental chain Small Smiles and its owners and some employees to dismiss lawsuits filed by parents of children who were treated at its clinics. The lawsuits allege unnecessary treatment, battery, false advertising, malpractice, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.
August 26, 2012
2008 08 29 15 39 44 564 Justice Scale 70
Oral Cancer
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. John. S. Greenspan
John S. Greenspan, BDS, PhD, is a professor of oral pathology and the associate dean for global oral health at the University of California, San Francisco. But he is perhaps best known for his role in the discovery of AIDS and hairy leukoplakia. Here he talks about the challenges then and now of working with AIDS and HIV patients and improving oral health on a global basis.
August 21, 2012
2012 08 22 09 35 23 631 John Greenspan 70
Oral Cancer
Simple screening tool helps detect oral premalignancies
A simple visual screening tool developed by researchers from three medical colleges in India shows promise for detecting oral premalignancies in a general health setting, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.
August 20, 2012
2011 03 22 09 48 51 393 Doctor Form 70
Federally Qualified Health Center
Calif. balks at expanding dental managed care scheme
California's efforts to expand Medi-Cal dental services to a managed care model have been rebuffed after a pilot program designed to test the scheme failed to provide adequate dental care for children in Sacramento County.
August 12, 2012
2008 09 29 16 08 46 67 Thumbsupanddown
Oral Cancer
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Mine Tezal
The dental community is becoming increasingly aware of the link between chronic periodontitis and the risk of oral cancer and head and neck cancers. But more research is needed to better understand the etiology of these cancers and develop more effective treatments, according to Dr. Mine Tezal, a leading researcher in this field.
August 7, 2012
2012 08 01 10 10 18 331 Mine Tezal 70
Federally Qualified Health Center
Pew report: Dental therapists a plus for FQHCs
Dental therapists could dramatically improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and increase the capacity of FQHCs to provide dental care to many more children, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.
August 6, 2012
2009 10 28 09 40 23 4 Woman Dentist 70 V2
Dental Education
A day in the life of ... Univ. of the Pacific dental clinic
You can get great, affordable dental care at the University of the Pacific's dental school clinic in San Francisco, with access to a range of specialists and procedures, including restorations, crowns, dentures, cosmetic procedures, and implants. You just can't be in a hurry.
August 1, 2012
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Imposter dental assistant gets jail time
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A woman who reportedly falsely claimed to hold an expanded function dental assistant license and worked briefly for three dentists has been sentenced to prison.
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5 dentists give their take on fluoride's future and its impact on dentistry
By Kevin Henry
With fluoride in the headlines, we asked five dentists how they believe potential changes in fluoridated water could impact dentistry and their dental practices.
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Magnesium may take the ouch out of 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
Combining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Pain Research and Management.
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Dental break room thief nabbed
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of sneaking into the break rooms of multiple businesses, including dental offices, and stealing personal items has been arrested.
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Study to explore how violence affects dental care use
By Ava Barros
Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry will study how exposure to violence affects dental care use from adolescence to adulthood.
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Podcast: Real talk about dental student loan debt and its impacts
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DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry is joined by U.S. Bank's Joseph Persichetti to discuss the student loan debt incurred by dental students and what can be done to alleviate some of the crushing debt, both financially and mentally.
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Practice must have chaperones for patients following arrest
By Melissa Busch
A recent criminal case led to a dental board requiring chaperones for minor patients at a practice.
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Flossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeats
By Ava Barros
Regular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.
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Clinical tip: Sectioning teeth for oral surgery
By Kevin Henry
This week's clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS is brought to you by Dr. Darin O'Bryan, who is focused on helping you with oral surgery in your dental practice.
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