Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental PracticeDentist convicted of breaking teeth sentenced to prisonA Wisconsin dentist who reportedly used a drill to damage patients' teeth for insurance billing purposes was sentenced to 54 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million in forfeiture, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.July 19, 2022Orofacial Pain10% of COVID-19 survivors may develop craniomandibular disordersApproximately 1 in 10 survivors of severe COVID-19 may develop craniomandibular disorders within six months following prolonged intubation, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.July 19, 2022AntibioticsShould you prescribe antibiotics to patients with prosthetics?When it comes to prescribing prophylactic antibiotics to patients with prosthetic joints who are undergoing invasive dental procedures, dentistry and orthopedic surgery remain divided, according to a session at the 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.July 17, 2022AntibioticsADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practicesNew guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.July 14, 2022Dental HygieneN.H. city halts water fluoridation due to U.S. fluoride shortageA U.S. shortage of sodium fluoride, which is added to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay, has led a municipality in New Hampshire to stop fluoridating its water for multiple towns for several months.July 11, 2022RestorationsWeek in Review: Hypnotized dental patient | Too much dental debt | Call for CMS to expand Medicare dental coverageJuly 8, 2022Dental PracticeSupreme Court passes on hygienist's medical marijuana caseThe U.S. Supreme Court will not review decisions denying workers' compensation reimbursement for medical marijuana prescribed for job-related injuries, including a case involving a Minnesota dental hygienist.July 8, 2022InsuranceCMS proposes covering dental services for Medicare recipientsThe U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released on July 7 a proposed physician fee schedule rule for 2023 that would expand access to healthcare services, including dental care, to Medicare beneficiaries in a move to advance health equity.July 7, 2022AntibioticsMost ED visits for toothaches result in antibioticsMost adults and children who visit the emergency department (ED) for toothaches leave with prescriptions for antibiotics, according to a retrospective study published July 6 in the American Journal of Emergency MedicineJuly 7, 2022InsuranceU.S. lawmakers urge CMS to expand Medicare dental coverageSome legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are requesting that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) broaden the definition of medically necessary dental coverage, which would expand access to Medicare recipients.July 6, 2022Previous PagePage 48 of 122Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsDoing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomesThe secret to faster gum healing may be this one simple strategic intervention.FluorideIs fluoride varnish worth it?Dental HygieneThe self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnoutPractice SalesWhat to consider before selling your practiceSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
