Tony Edwards[email protected]Dental PracticeLatest CE course focuses on sexually transmitted infectionsThe newest continuing education (CE) course from Dr. Gregory Naylor focuses on what you need to know about sexually transmitted infections. This three-credit course discusses all aspects, including treatment, of these infections with an emphasis on their oral lesions and manifestations.March 8, 2017Dental PracticeDelta Dental, CDA agree to settle reimbursement lawsuitDelta Dental of California could pay more than $34 million to certain California dentists in a proposed settlement to three years of litigation between the insurer and the California Dental Association (CDA) over a proposed reimbursement cut.March 7, 2017RestorationsSurvey finds knowledge gaps in use of curing lightsDo you use a curing light in your practice for restorations? A new study has found that almost a third of surveyed dentists used inadequate eye protection while using these lights, and many were not aware of the irradiance value of the curing light they were using, which meant the curing time could not be determined accurately.March 5, 2017Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: AAP president on research; 3 practice success drivers; and EPA rejects antifluoride petitionMarch 2, 2017RestorationsEPA denies petition by fluoride opponentsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition from the Fluoride Action Network and other groups that would have prohibited adding fluoride to U.S. water supplies.March 1, 2017PediatricsIs early preventive dental care for kids effective?Numerous organizations have made a concerted effort to have parents find a dental home for their children before their first birthday, sometimes even by age 6 months. What impact does having early preventive dental care mean for caries treatment and dental expenditures, and does the type of provider matter? A new study finds the answers are complicated.February 27, 2017Dental PracticeHighlights from 2017 Chicago MidwinterThe Chicago Dental Society's 2017 Midwinter Meeting is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. with 30,000 dentists and dental professionals attending. As part of our continuing coverage, DrBicuspid.com brings you exclusive video interviews, a look at some new products, and news of the Dental Excellence Awards.February 26, 2017Imaging SystemsWeek in Review: Chicago Midwinter Meeting exclusive videos and the 2017 Dental Excellence AwardsFebruary 23, 2017Dental Practice2017 Dental Excellence Award winners honoredCHICAGO - On the exhibit floor at the 2017 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, DrBicuspid.com honored the winners of the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards.February 23, 2017BrainIs periodontal disease a risk factor for stroke?Are your adult patients with gum disease also at risk for an ischemic stroke? A poster presentation at a prestigious stroke conference this week suggests that may be the case.February 22, 2017Previous PagePage 52 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesNew lawsuit claims permanent injury from implantsA Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.Vulnerable PopulationsGuess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?Regulatory UpdatesIHS to cease using mercury amalgamMarketingDo’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patientsSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
