Rod Franklin[email protected]PeriodonticsSalivary diagnostics moves into the mainstreamWill oral health providers one day be able to scout for evidence of systemic disease in the time it takes to clean a patient's teeth? It's an ever-likely scenario, according to those at the forefront of salivary diagnostics research.February 14, 2012Dental EducationWomen dentists urged to take more leadership rolesMore women are needed to fill leadership positions in dentistry -- especially given that female enrollment in U.S. dental schools is projected to top 50% in the "very near term," according to Kathleen O'Loughlin, DMD, executive director of the ADA, at a recent discussion forum sponsored by the Colorado Dental Association.July 26, 2011WhiteningMouth breathing at night poses risks for kidsDental professionals should vigilantly pursue proper diagnosis and management of problems associated with upper airway breathing passages to ensure that the brains of younger patients receive adequate oxygenation, a sleep apnea expert urged at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Colorado.January 26, 2011Dental EducationHow social media can help -- and hurt -- your practiceThe expanding world of social media offers dentists some real advantages in terms of potential market reach, but it is also fraught with legal caveats, according to presenters at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention.January 19, 2011RestorationsDeconstructing the arguments against BPAThe case against bisphenol A (BPA) as an estrogen-mimetic toxin is weakening, according to a presentation last week at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Denver.January 16, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesU.S. judge orders ex-dentist to pay $300K-plus judgmentA former dentist's alleged deception has cost him $320,000 in a U.S. court judgment.ImplantsThe probe still wins: Dr. Jan Derks on peri-implantitis, implant fracture, and what the field needs before 2030Practice TrendsThe state of dental care delivery in 2026 and beyond, Part 2Practice Trends2/3 of Americans are cutting back. Is your dental practice ready?Sponsor ContentFree webinar for dental leaders
