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Infection Control
AGD 2015: Hand washing is key part of infection control
Washing your hands -- it's a ritual you do so often, you probably don't think much about it anymore. However, skimping on the basics could be costing your practice patients, according to a presentation at the 2015 Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) meeting in San Francisco.
June 22, 2015
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2013 Medicare data: $60 per service for oral health providers
Out of the $90 billion paid by the U.S. government in Medicare payments in 2013, oral health-related providers received an average of $60 per service performed, according to new research from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
June 15, 2015
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Orofacial Pain
Study: Midazolam eases children's predental surgery anxiety
A dose of oral midazolam may be a useful treatment option for children with predental surgery anxiety, according to a recent study. Researchers found the drug helped children ease their parental separation anxiety and comply with an anesthetic mask.
June 10, 2015
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Anesthesia
Study: Intranasal midazolam is effective for kids
Intranasal midazolam is an effective alternative to the oral version for children undergoing dental treatments, according to a new study. Researchers found that when dentists administered the drug through the nasal cavity, children were sedated faster and had less drowsiness after dental procedures.
June 7, 2015
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Oral Cancer
Study finds chemo costly for oral cancer in elderly
Medicare costs for elderly patients with oral and pharyngeal cancers are significantly impacted by treatment selection, according to a new study. Chemotherapy patients cost the program $32,000 more on average over five years than those who picked alternative treatments.
June 3, 2015
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Dental Hygiene
ADEA: Still a need for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
For people living with HIV/AIDS, dental care is an essential but often unattainable healthcare service. A recent policy brief from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) argues that the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program provides crucial dental care that these patients could not access otherwise and that policymakers should fund the program even in the Affordable Care Act era.
June 2, 2015
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Anesthesia
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June 1, 2015
Dental Education
Dental school grad modernizes denture design
Dr. Micah Weisenberg graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry on May 14, but unlike many of his colleagues, he will not just be practicing right after school. Instead, the newly minted Dr. Weisenberg will also focus on creating a device that could modernize how dentures are made.
May 21, 2015
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Insurance
ER visits spiked after Calif. cut Medicaid dental benefits
Significantly more Californians visited the emergency room (ER) for dental-related problems after the state cut Medicaid dental benefits, according to a new article in Health Affairs. The authors hope policymakers will consider adding comprehensive dental coverage to their own state's plans because of the results.
May 18, 2015
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Dentures
CDC report: Older adults are keeping their teeth
While 91% of U.S. adults have dental caries, fewer than 2 in 5 experience complete tooth loss, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). General dentists will begin to see more patients who want to save their natural teeth, according to the report authors.
May 13, 2015
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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The AI revolution in dentistry: What you need to know
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Ex-NBA player convicted in $4M dental scam seeks Trump pardon
By Melissa Busch
A former NBA player convicted for his role in defrauding the NBA’s benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump.
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Have these chronic diseases? It may mean worse news for gums
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Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
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A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
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A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
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