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Diabetes screening; report on underserved populations; and the father of army dentistry

January 28, 2014

Tumor-suppressor genes; investment upswing in dentistry; frail older adults

January 26, 2014

Study reveals complexity in treating frail older adults

With much focus on improving oral healthcare for kids, sometimes care for older adults, particularly those with a terminal illness, is often not even discussed. While there are guidelines for treating younger patients, no clear guidelines exist for those terminally ill adults. Should there be a focus on palliative dental care? If so, how is it defined?

January 23, 2014

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Radiation therapy; marijuana users' cancer risks; and how do you treat your staff?

January 21, 2014

Dental Specialties

Sarrell's Parker; preop acetaminophen before IAN block; an edible toothbrush

January 19, 2014

Leaders in Dentistry: DentaQuest CEO Jeffrey Parker

Jeffrey Parker, CEO of DentaQuest Healthcare Delivery, has been a "disruptive innovator" since joining Sarrell Dental. In an interview with DrBicuspid.com, Parker looks ahead at new developments for his organization and pinpoints what might be holding back some aspects of dental care in the U.S.

January 19, 2014

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Weight-loss medications; dental insurance industry growth; and 'The King and I'?

January 14, 2014

Study aims to increase awareness of weight-loss medication interactions

A new study focusing on the possible interactions between weight-loss medications and the medications dentists use in their practice shows how this information can be used to improve patient safety and build a deeper relationship between patient and dentist.

January 14, 2014

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Dental insurance industry; dentist places own implant; and Medicaid

January 12, 2014

Changing Medicaid landscape; implant review; teeth whitening worth it?

January 7, 2014

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

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Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

GNDYM look back: What we learned about Midmark's M11 steam sterilizer

During a booth interview at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Midmark's Holly Weaver gave DrBicuspid the rundown of why she believes the M11 is a game changer in dentistry.

December 26, 2024

ADHA takes stand on fluoridation

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a statement supporting community water fluoridation.

December 26, 2024

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Imposter dentist sentenced to jail

By Melissa Busch

A woman who was given a chance to show she changed before she was convicted of illegally practicing dentistry was sentenced after it was discovered she reportedly continued giving people veneers without a license.

December 23, 2024

These are the top 10 DSOs in the U.S.

By Melissa Busch

DrBicuspid's 2024 list of top 10 dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. include Heartland Dental and MB2 Dental.

December 23, 2024

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Breaking down the top 5 dental podcasts of 2024 from DrBicuspid

We look at the podcasts from DrBicuspid you listened to the most in 2024 and notice a theme when it comes to what you needed to hear over the past year.

December 23, 2024

Podcast Phone Earpods

Do's and don'ts for building your team's confidence

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

You may be bypassing the most important, impactful opportunity that's in front of you daily to improve practice performance. Following these tips will improve your bottom line, and your practice will reap multiple rewards, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

December 23, 2024

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Troubled dental manager indicted

By Melissa Busch

A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.

December 20, 2024

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The keys to identifying the right dental technology and KPIs

A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.

December 20, 2024

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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers

By Lora Graetzer

Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.

December 20, 2024

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Improving your schedule raises your production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Scheduling is a dental practice's most critical system, yet many don't treat it as such. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to optimize scheduling to boost production, maximize patient flow, and reduce downtime.

December 20, 2024

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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.

December 19, 2024

5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025

By Eric Giesecke

Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.

December 19, 2024

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