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Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Lynn Mouden, CMS dental chief
Dr. Lynn Mouden took over as chief dental officer at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in February. Here he talks about the challenges the country faces in adequately addressing access-to-care issues and how his background in private practice and public health gives him a unique perspective.
May 30, 2012
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U.S. senator puts spotlight on country's oral health crisis
The U.S. is in the throes of a dental crisis, with more than 47 million people living in areas where adequate access to care is nearly impossible, according to a hearing this week before the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging.
February 29, 2012
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Shedding light on the link between periodontitis, diabetes, CVD, and more
Periodontal disease is synergistically bound together with a set of other afflictions, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to some researchers. Much is still unknown, but systemic inflammation may become the tie that also finally binds oral health professionals to physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
February 14, 2012
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Dental Education
NHL dentist saves teeth on and off the ice
Being the official dentist for a National Hockey League (NHL) team certainly has its challenges, according to Dr. Thomas Lenz, who has filled that role with the Washington Capitals since 2005. But it offers many benefits as well.
December 29, 2011
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Dental Education
Researchers seek practical solutions to oral health disparities
It is time to find new ways to bridge the gap between public health research and the challenges dental practitioners face on a daily basis in trying to provide care for underserved populations, according to a symposium sponsored November 3 and 4 by the American Association for Dental Research.
November 3, 2011
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$3M U.S. ad campaign will target oral health awareness
While strides have been made in preventing oral disease and improving access to care, the work ahead -- particularly in the current economic climate -- looks "formidable," according to speakers at an Oral Health America and Dental Trade Alliance event in Washington, DC. Supporters are banking on a $3 million ad campaign to raise awareness about the critical link between oral and systemic health.
September 21, 2011
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Dental Heroes: A day in the life of Dr. Cherilyn Sheets
In addition to founding the Children's Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles and the National Children's Oral Health Foundation, Dr. Cherilyn Sheets divides her professional time between two very different Los Angeles communities. The message she delivers, along with the quality of care, is the same no matter where she goes.
August 11, 2011
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Dental Education
U.S. budget issues put oral care programs in peril
With Congress locked in a battle to trim trillions from the federal budget and raise the nation's debt ceiling, key provisions of the healthcare reform act specific to oral healthcare research, education, and access-to-care issues are facing a murky future.
July 24, 2011
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Medicaid faces an uncertain future
Medicaid enrollment is on the rise at a time when states across the U.S. are working to contain Medicaid costs by reducing reimbursement rates, limiting prescriptions, and cutting services. Oral health policymakers gathered in Washington, DC, this week to address the program's shaky future.
June 27, 2011
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Dental Education
Veteran dentist brings relief to hundreds of inmates
The clinic is nothing fancy, and the services offered are strictly no-frills. Yet there is always a waiting list to see Albert Cheek Jr., DDS, who not only runs a private practice but provides dental services at three county correctional facilities in Maryland and two inner-city clinics in Washington, DC.
June 5, 2011
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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.
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An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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By Melissa Busch
With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.
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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.
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An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
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Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed
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An expert reviews the do's and don'ts of romantic relationships in dental offices, from patient interactions to team dynamics and professional conduct.
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Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.
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How dental assistants can take better x-rays every time
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Train your dental assistants to take high-quality dental x-rays consistently using these proven techniques from Janet Simpson, RDA.
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Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model
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A new detection model used on panoramic x-rays may offer improved accuracy and precision in identifying early-stage caries.
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Case study: 25-year-old man with mandibular lesion
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A 25-year-old asymptomatic man was referred to the oral surgeon by his dentist because of a "lesion" on the left side of his posterior mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.
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Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients
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A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.
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This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
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A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
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Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?
By Kevin Henry
In this interview with Dr. Robert Kerstein, explore the limitations of traditional bite analysis and learn how computerized methods can enhance dental practice efficiency and patient comfort.
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