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December 26, 2011

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December 21, 2011

Dental Education

U.S. Supreme Court allows dental records lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court said it will not review a California Supreme Court decision that allowed a Los Angeles dental patient to sue a debt collector who gave his dental records to credit reporting agencies following a bill dispute with a dentist.

December 14, 2011

2008 08 29 15 39 44 564 Justice Scale 70

Dental Education

Colo. dental care firm leverages nonprofit loophole

A Colorado business that provides dental care for nursing homes was shut down last year because the owner wasn't a dentist. But after filing as a nonprofit, the company has reopened under a new name, raising questions about state laws that guard against nondentists operating dental practices.

December 13, 2011

2008 11 12 15 23 30 59 Senior Citizen 70

Mo. attorney challenges Medicaid orthodontic policies

Like most states across the U.S., Missouri provides Medicaid coverage for pediatric orthodontics. But dentists, parents, and program administrators all agree the qualification system is flawed. So one attorney has made it her mission to help those she says are truly in need.

December 6, 2011

2009 09 17 14 22 39 922 Braces 70

Dental Education

Kan. university lays groundwork for dental therapists

Fort Hays State University in Kansas is taking the first steps toward its goal of becoming the next school in the U.S. to offer a midlevel provider bachelor's degree, following a recent meeting to discuss curriculum ideas.

December 1, 2011

2009 04 10 11 34 20 787 Schoolhouse 70

Lawsuit claims dentist stifled patients' free speech rights

A New York dentist who required patients to sign an agreement promising not to post negative comments about her online is now facing a federal lawsuit that claims the agreement violates state law and patients' rights to freedom of speech.

November 30, 2011

2009 01 14 10 39 16 11 Megaphone Man 70

Oral cancer complications boost treatment costs

Patients with oral cancer who are hospitalized have higher mortality rates and incur significantly higher hospitalization charges when they have medical complications, according to a new study in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology.

November 24, 2011

2009 11 16 10 09 27 454 Dollar Sign 70

NC board nixes sale of dental practice to management chain

A North Carolina dentist who sold his practice to Heartland Dental Care for more than $2 million has agreed to terminate the deal and return all the money after the state dental board accused him of implementing a series of transactions, contracts, and employment agreements that violated state law.

November 20, 2011

2011 01 05 11 23 11 200 Hands Shaking Deal 70

Dental Education

Dental schools need to teach more about sexual diversity

Dental schools should include more discussion of lesbian and gay issues so that students are prepared to deal with sexual minorities as patients or employees, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education.

November 13, 2011

2011 11 11 15 32 18 864 Gay Pride Rainbow Flag 70

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Ingested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuit

A patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.

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Fluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralization

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Running year-end in Dentrix: Essential tips for a smooth transition

By Dayna Johnson

As a certified Dentrix trainer, Dayna Johnson is often asked about year-end reports when the new year dawns. Here is her best advice for maximizing your Dentrix software.

January 6, 2025

Woman Computer Office Mangostar

The future of dentistry: 5 must-know trends for 2025

By Josh DeVries

Josh DeVries, the CEO and co-founder of Intiveo, shares his insights about the trends that will impact dental practices in 2025.

January 6, 2025

Dental Operatory Obscured

Do's and don'ts for hiring an office manager

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

If you're in the process of hiring an office manager, look for an individual with these qualities, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 6, 2025

Roger Levin 400

Proposed deal reached in alleged cyberattack coverup at practice

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Indiana has agreed to a proposed agreement to settle allegations that it failed to report and tried to conceal a ransomware attack that exposed patient personal data.

January 3, 2025

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Researchers to develop safe-to-swallow mouthwash

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Wyoming are developing a swallow-safe mouthwash using natural antibiofilm compounds, according to a news release dated December 18.

January 3, 2025

Mouthwash Pavelis

Protein-based sweetener that won't rot teeth in the works

By Melissa Busch

Researchers are developing a protein-based sweetener that contains no sugar, is sweeter, and won't cause tooth decay.

January 3, 2025

Sugar Stocksnapper

Few Medicare Advantage dental plans meet quality standards

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental coverage provided by Medicare Advantage, the privatized version of the healthcare insurance, may be subpar, according to a study conducted by Massachusetts-based healthcare system Mass General Brigham.

January 3, 2025

Dental Operatory Obscured

4 dentists, practice indicted

By Melissa Busch

Four dentists and the dental practice in Alaska where they are employed are accused of theft and committing Medicaid fraud over a five-year period and have been indicted.

January 2, 2025

Magnifying Glass Fraud

Dentistry's top 5 legal stories in 2024

By Melissa Busch

DrBicuspid breaks down the top legal issue stories of 2024.

January 2, 2025

Gavel Scale Justice

VR helps dental students in getting the perfect shot

By Karie Neeley Anderson

The New York University College of Dentistry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) to help future dentists fine-tune their skills, including administering anesthetic injections, according to an NYU news story.

January 2, 2025

Anesthetic Needle Vials

Want to make kids less stressed at the dentist? Get changed.

Dentists wearing child-friendly attire may lower children's anxiety during their first dental injection, fostering a positive patient-doctor relationship. This study was recently published in Scientific Reports.

January 2, 2025

Girl Dentist Green Optix

Oral surgeon sentenced for snatching drugs from patients

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon was sentenced to prison for reportedly stealing fentanyl meant for his surgery patients, shooting them up with adulterated drugs, and performing procedures without properly managing their pain.

December 30, 2024

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