Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental HygieneBad breath tops list of partner turnoffsWith Valentine's Day tomorrow, who doesn't want to know what turns off partners? Unsurprisingly, bad breath tops the list, according to a recent poll from oral care product company SmartMouth and research firm OnePoll.February 12, 2023X-RayDental imaging firm ex-CEO indicted for role in $11M fraud schemeThe former CEO of a dental imaging system firm was indicted for allegedly defrauding investors out of nearly $11 million by claiming to have developed an ultrasound device that could replace dental x-rays but which never existed, according to U.S. court records.February 9, 2023Alternative Pain TherapiesHow cannabis affects vital signs, sedation for oral surgeryPatients undergoing IV sedation who test positive for cannabis may have vital signs and anesthetic requirements similar to those who don't have the drug in their systems, according to a small study published recently in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.February 9, 2023Federally Qualified Health CenterDo DSOs improve access to care?The growth of dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. does not appear to correlate to improved access to care, according to a commentary published on February 8 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 8, 2023InsuranceOraPharma to pay $100K to settle false Medicare claim caseOral health product firm OraPharma has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve claims that incentive compensation it paid to account managers, who were also dental hygienists, resulted in the submission of false claims to Medicare, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.February 8, 2023EndodonticsEndodontics Insider: How to improve numbness in irreversible pulpitis patientsFebruary 8, 2023Dental PracticeWhat dentists can expect to face in the next 6 monthsLooking ahead at the next six months, dentists expect staffing to be one of their top challenges followed by inflation, expenses, and insurance issues, which were the same problems cited the previous year, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.February 6, 2023HomeNew beer honors pioneering dentist for Black History MonthDental professionals can commemorate Black History Month by raising a glass of Painless Jones Schwarzbier, a new lager created in honor of British Columbia's first licensed dentist, according to a news story published on February 2 in the Prince George Citizen.February 6, 2023RestorationsCan desensitizers ease sensitivity from tooth bleaching?Using calcium-containing bioactive desensitizers during dental whitening procedures doesn't reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity, but it decreases the intensity, according to a systematic review published on January 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 6, 2023OrthodonticsOrthodontists with beards, tattoos seen as less professionalPatients perceive orthodontists with tattoos, piercings, loose hair, and beards as less professional, according to a study published on January 31 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.February 5, 2023Previous PagePage 34 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesCharges to be dismissed against ex-dental employeeA former dental employee accused of embezzlement has reached a deal to have the charges dismissed against her.Office ManagementDr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habitsImaging & CAD/CAMWho’s using in-house restorative CAD/CAM systems?Imaging & CAD/CAM3 dental imaging and CAD/CAM stories that matteredPodcastsUp 20, tied, or down 20? A championship coach shares how dental leaders should finish the year.
