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Dentists up in arms over WDS CEO comments
Washington Dental Service's CEO has offered a qualified apology for saying that dentists across the state should work more to make up for the insurance provider's 15% reimbursement cuts. But the state dental association called his comments "outrageous and disrespectful."
May 16, 2012
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Dental Education
Painkillers prescribed by dentists, ER doctors often abused
Recent reports about the growing number of people who are resorting to emergency rooms (ERs) for relief from painful dental problems has put a spotlight on the issue of prescription painkiller abuse. Are dentists overprescribing them too?
May 15, 2012
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Oral Cancer
Texas dentists, oncologists team up for cancer screenings
A Texas dentist has partnered with the Jack T. Clark Foundation, an oral surgeon, and an oncologist to screen and treat oral cancer patients. The group provides free oral cancer screenings for the public and continuing education for dental and medical professionals.
May 7, 2012
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Dental Education
Patient sues dental school over clinic hygiene
A patient is suing the University of Pittsburgh's School of Dental Medicine for negligence after he received a letter from the school saying the instruments used during a procedure he underwent at the school's dental clinic were not properly cleaned.
May 6, 2012
Dental Education
NC mulls tougher rules for dental management companies
North Carolina lawmakers are proposing tougher rules for oversight of out-of-state dental chains. The law would give the state dental board more control over contracts between dentists and management companies, but critics say the state's rules are already the most restrictive in the U.S.
May 1, 2012
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Dental Education
Calif. pediatric dental care program to shut down
The Center for Oral Health's WIC dental program provides free dental care to low-income children in Los Angeles, but it will soon close due to lack of funding despite being hailed as one of the most successful prevention strategies in the state.
April 29, 2012
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Oral Cancer
Study: Oral cancers take financial toll
The cost of treating individuals with oral, oropharyngeal, and salivary gland cancers is significant, particularly for patients who undergo all three forms of treatment, according to a new study by Delta Dental of Michigan's Research and Data Institute. And for many that is only the beginning of the financial impact of the disease.
April 25, 2012
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Dental Education
Calif. dental clinic makes patients with disabilities a priority
A California clinic is providing free dental care to patients with disabilities who are often unable to find dentists who will treat them. In the process, dental students from a local school get valuable experience treating this underserved population.
April 24, 2012
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Oral Cancer
MUC1 glycoproteins found in tongue cancer
The mucin MUC1 is preferentially expressed in advanced and metastic squamous cell tongue cancer and appears to be a predictive marker for lymph node metastasis, according to a presentation at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
April 22, 2012
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Breaking news: Hearing reveals end of fluoride supplements may be near
The early hours of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration hearing held on July 23 to collect feedback on concerns associated with prescription fluoride supplements for kids reveal the future of the cavity-fighter may be in trouble.
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Dental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
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New study highlights importance of best practices with infection control, pain management
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Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.
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Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function
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Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child
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