Tony Edwards[email protected]WhiteningHighlights of CDA Presents in San FranciscoLast week, the California Dental Association (CDA) hosted the Northern California edition of CDA Presents in San Francisco. The conference featured clinical presentations, continuing education, and new product launches for the thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors.September 9, 2014HomeCDA Presents: Sleep apnea recognition starts in your officeSAN FRANCISCO - In a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Dr. Steve Carstensen of Bellevue, WA, spoke on the importance of recognizing sleep apnea in patients who may not know they suffer from it. He also offered suggestions on how to treat this condition, such as oral appliance therapy.September 8, 2014HomeLevin on practice approach; CDA Presents: MICRA reform, ergonomics, and the ACASeptember 7, 2014MalpracticeDentists fight Calif. malpractice insurance ballot measureSAN FRANCISCO - For almost 40 years, malpractice insurance premiums in California have remained stable due to a cap on noneconomic damage awards. But a new ballot measure threatens to quadruple the award limit and possibly put prescribers in a difficult ethical situation. DrBicuspid.com spoke with Daniel G. Davidson, DMD, about the measure and what dentists are doing to prevent its passage.September 7, 2014PediatricsCDA Presents: Erythritol candies reduce caries rates in kidsSAN FRANCISO - In a corporate forum on Thursday at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents conference, Peter Decock of Cargill presented on new dietary and personal care approaches for oral hygiene management with erythritol. He discussed the findings of a three-year study on caries rates in elementary school students who consumed polyol-containing candies.September 4, 2014HomeCDA Presents opens; Climo on leaving money on table; denture satisfaction studySeptember 3, 2014PediatricsEmbedded family dental coverage impact remains unknownWith the announcement last week that Covered California would be offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015, DrBicuspid.com spoke with Paul Reggiardo, DDS, a national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, about how these changes will impact your patients and your practice.September 2, 2014HomeLevin on job descriptions; toothbrushes and bacteria retention; Texas Medicaid scandalSeptember 1, 2014HomeConn. dentist turns entrepreneur, Calif. expands dental coverage; Israel ends fluoridationAugust 26, 2014HomeConn. dentist transitions from practitioner to entrepreneurWhen it became difficult for Dr. Greg Schwab to continue serving his patients, he sought to use his expertise in a way that would allow him to stay connected with dentistry. After examining different opportunities, Dr. Schwab has transitioned from practicing dentistry to acquiring practices, keeping him involved in what he is passionate about.August 26, 2014Previous PagePage 90 of 102Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist gets probation for infection control violationsA dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.PediatricsThese U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercuryPatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for enhancing the new patient experiencePodcastsAI, treatment planning, and the future of full-arch dental implantsPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.