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Davis on scams; Gregory on infection control; immunization refusal and fluoride refusal
July 29, 2014
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Refusal to immunize kids linked to refusal of fluoride treatment
Caregivers who refuse to have their children immunized are also likely to refuse fluoride treatments for them, citing concerns about the safety of topical fluoride, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health.
July 28, 2014
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Campaign urges careful imaging; Levin on handoffs; voting ends soon for Excellence Awards
July 27, 2014
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2014 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period closes soon
The DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards nomination period is rapidly coming to a close, as nominations will only be accepted through midnight on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Submit your nominations today for the Dental Excellence Awards to recognize dentistry's best and brightest.
July 27, 2014
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Levin on listening; Climo on internal audits; Weaver on safe sedation
July 20, 2014
Anesthesia
Sedation dosage crucial in at-risk patients
A new editorial in Anesthesia Progress by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel M. Weaver reminds dentists, oral surgeons, and all dental professionals that patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk of death not only during procedural sedation but also at home afterward while asleep.
July 20, 2014
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Studies highlight dentists' role in HIV testing
If a patient is willing to get a test for HIV at your office, are you willing to give it? A study presented this week at the HIV Testing Symposium in Australia found that more than 80% of patients would be willing to receive rapid HIV testing in dental settings.
July 16, 2014
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Both sides of the Virtual Dental Home debate; Keller on Blind Spots; healthy teeth products
July 15, 2014
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2014 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards, giving you the chance to tell us who should be nominated for one of dentistry's most prestigious awards.
July 14, 2014
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Excellence Awards nominations open; Levin on internal marketing; Doniger on insurance
July 13, 2014
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Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.
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Dayna Johnson has a simple message for dental practices this time of year: Make sure you're sending your patients what they need rather than what they think they need for tax purposes.
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By Melissa Busch
A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.
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By Ava Barros
There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 28, 2025
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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2
By Estela Vargas
In three tips, Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers coding strategies necessary for dental insurance billing and claims submission in the ever-changing dental coding landscape.
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Dentist whose career affected by crash awarded $1.4M
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was awarded $1.4 million in damages after a court heard testimony that his car crash injuries could reduce his projected lifetime earnings by $6 million if he worked until age 65.
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About 10% of dental patients accidentally overdose on pain medication, according to a new study.
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Challenges, like funding constraints and limited input in policy changes, may prevent general dental practitioners from participating in publicly funded oral healthcare programs, reports a review published in Health Policy.
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CE shouldn't be boring: Why dental meetings need expert speakers who engage
By Ryan Vet
Dental continuing education (CE) will only remain relevant if it provides something attendees can't get from an on-demand webinar or a YouTube video, writes Ryan Vet. He shares his thoughts with DrBicuspid readers on the current state of CE in dentistry.
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