Tony Edwards[email protected]DSOBenevis, Kool Smiles settle with DOJ for $24MThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $23.9 million settlement with dental management company Benevis and its Kool Smiles affiliate after a seven-year False Claims Act investigation.January 9, 2018HomeBusiness & Industry Insider: Comprehensive plan needed for aging patientsJanuary 9, 2018RestorationsStudy tests polymeric resins for primary tooth restorationsWhen faced with the need to restore primary teeth, the development of CAD/CAM systems and materials offers new treatment possibilities. But do these materials suffer excessive tooth wear that would make them inappropriate to use? A new study investigated.January 7, 2018Intraoral ScannersWeek in Review: 5 things about intraoral scanners; plus practice rescue and team communicationJanuary 4, 2018RestorationsHow does ART compare with conventional caries treatment?Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) was developed to treat caries in children living in areas where electricity, trained healthcare workers, and care facilities are limited. While the treatment is minimally invasive, how effective is it? A new review looked at the evidence.January 3, 2018RestorationsDo resins in sealants pose a long-term health issue?Dental sealants have been shown to be effective in preventing tooth decay. But do resins in sealants available in the U.S. contain chemicals that may cause long-term health problems if children and adults are exposed to them? A new study looked into this question.January 2, 2018Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Dentures and quality of life; plus the domino effect and scheduling systemsDecember 28, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Hygienists as influencers; plus ceramic implants and billing system questionsDecember 21, 2017AntibioticsTop 5 columns from fall 2017DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the five most-read columns and practice management articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. These columns focus on a wide variety of topics, from legal cases to teeth whitening to overprescription of antibiotics.December 21, 2017AntibioticsTop 5 news stories from fall 2017DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists.December 21, 2017Previous PagePage 35 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesMan arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb a DSO practiceA man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at a dental service organization (DSO) practice.FluorideWhich U.S. states will pay the most without fluoridated water?Patient CommunicationTriple whammy: Why NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics don't mix in your dental chairRestorationsPolish with precision: A clinical perspective on Shofu’s OneGloss systemSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
