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Texas DSO target of phishing attack that affects 46K patients
Jefferson Dental Care Healthcare Management was struck by a phishing attack, forcing the Texas-based dental support organization (DSO) to begin notifying 45,748 patients that their personal health information may have been exposed.
February 27, 2020
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Dental Practice
Office manager headed to jail for stealing $250K from dental practice
A dental office manager in Pennsylvania was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay approximately $250,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from her former employer, according to a news report.
February 27, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dental practices hunted: How not to fall victim to hackers
Healthcare organizations, including dental practices, have become the targets of choice for cybercriminals. Offices must step up their cybersecurity measures to prevent falling victim to hackers and cyberattacks.
February 27, 2020
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Product Updates
ToothShower brings water flossing to the shower
ToothShower has launched the latest version of its shower-powered water flossing device, ToothShower 2.0.
February 26, 2020
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Dentist loses license for using dirty tools, improper conduct
The Vermont Board of Dental Examiners has revoked the license of a dentist for using unsterilized instruments and also his history of "unprofessional conduct." His license is one of only nine that has been revoked in about 60 years, according to news reports.
February 26, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist agrees to pay $135K to settle patient rewards scheme
A dentist and his practice in Massachusetts have agreed to pay $135,000 to resolve allegations that they operated an illegal kickback scheme in which patients won prizes, like Apple TVs and gift cards, for more appointments and referrals and led to improper reimbursements from the state's Medicaid program.
February 25, 2020
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Dental Practice
Woman arrested for trashing dental office, hitting employee
A woman in Ohio was arrested for striking an employee and ransacking a dental exam room, forcing the space to be shut down to patients. An argument over dental services triggered the violent outburst, according to news reports.
February 25, 2020
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Anesthesia
Oral surgeon ordered to pay $4M to accuser of assault while sedated
A North Carolina oral surgeon must pay $4 million in a civil suit filed by one of his former patients who accused him of sexual assault while she was sedated, according to news reports. The surgeon had been suspended from practicing since he was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting about 20 patients while they were sedated.
February 24, 2020
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Dental Practice
Dentist pleads guilty to $700K in Medicaid fraud
A St. Louis-area dentist has pleaded guilty to defrauding Illinois Medicaid out of about $700,000, according to news reports. He will lose his license to practice dentistry in the state and pay restitution as part of the consent decree.
February 24, 2020
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Judge orders prison to get inmate oral surgery consult
A U.S. judge has ordered a Pennsylvania prison to get an oral surgery consultation for an inmate who has experienced pain from an impacted wisdom tooth for about half a year, according to a recent court opinion.
February 20, 2020
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Exclusive: Dr. Marko Vujicic talks dental trends, including staffing shortages, spending, more
By Kevin Henry
Recorded live at the recent Dental Trade Alliance meeting, Dr. Marko Vujicic shares insights on dental spending trends, the importance of monitoring graduate numbers in dental hygiene programs, plus more.
December 3, 2024
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Social media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgery
By Ava Barros
Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 3, 2024
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Dentist cops to threatening election official
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, has pleaded guilty.
December 2, 2024
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Dentist sued for alleged 'aggressive' dental cleaning
By Melissa Busch
A patient has filed a lawsuit claiming that an "unusually aggressive" dental cleaning led to him spending two days in the hospital.
December 2, 2024
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Factors that may affect head, neck cancer survival
By Ava Barros
Low dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2024
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Let them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.
By Ava Barros
Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
December 2, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for understanding case acceptance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Overcoming patient concerns about proposed treatment isn't taught in dental school. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to boost case acceptance and practice production.
December 2, 2024
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Top 5 dental stories to digest before you gobble
By Melissa Busch
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, DrBicuspid shared its top nutrition stories.
November 27, 2024
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Innovation in dentistry: A new perspective from Sekou Andrews
By Kevin Henry
Grammy-nominated spoken word poet Sekou Andrews discusses the importance of innovation in dentistry, emphasizing that true innovation begins with self-reflection and personal growth.
November 27, 2024
Sekou Andrews
Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 2
By Kevin Henry
Courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Doug Smail concludes his clinical tips on how dentists can ease the dental implant process.
November 27, 2024
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The 3 rules of customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Following these three golden rules of customer service will delight your patients, increase referrals, and escalate production, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
November 27, 2024
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Trial delay for dentist accused of killing wife with laced shakes
By Melissa Busch
The trial of a dentist in Colorado who is accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes was delayed after his attorney abruptly withdrew from the case right before jurors were to be selected.
November 26, 2024
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