Melissa Busch[email protected]RestorationsRestoratives & Cosmetics Insider: Sealant keeps kids caries-free longer, saves moneyOctober 20, 2021X-RayDental x-rays may help diagnose bruxismPatients who grind their teeth may be significantly more likely to show bone apposition on panoramic dental x-rays, indicating another possible way to diagnose bruxism. The study was published on October 18 in BMC Oral Health.October 18, 2021Dental PracticeStudy: Dentists should limit use of physical restraints for kidsThough caregivers of pediatric dental patients reported mixed feelings about the use of physical restraints, they should be reserved for exceptional circumstances, according to a study published recently in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.October 17, 2021InsuranceADEA supports adding dental benefit to MedicareThe American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has come out in support of adding a dental benefit to Medicare. A month ago, the ADEA told lawmakers that adding coverage under Medicare Part B, which is part of a U.S. congressional budget proposal, would be problematic.October 14, 2021Infection ControlHygienist who had COVID-19 and worked settles Iowa chargesA dental hygienist accused of continuing to work while knowing she had COVID-19 agreed to pay a $100 fine to settle charges with the Iowa Dental Board, according to a final order recently issued by the board.October 13, 2021EndodonticsGetting to the root of endodontic treatmentThe restoration of endodontically treated teeth requires a good understanding of the root canal system and use of the right tools properly at the right time, according to a Monday session at the ADA's SmileCon 2021 meeting in Las Vegas.October 12, 2021Dental EducationHow dentists can have it all -- money, freedom, and morePracticing with purpose, escaping dental school debt, maximizing profits, and living the best possible personal life can happen if dentists embrace technology and build strong dental teams, according to a session at the ADA's SmileCon 2021 meeting in Las Vegas.October 11, 2021Legal Issues18 ex-NBA players, spouse charged for $4M in dental, medical fraudAn alleged scheme to defraud the National Basketball Association's (NBA) benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims has led to charges against 18 former players and a spouse, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.October 10, 2021Dental PracticeSome dentists enrolled in Medicaid not treating beneficiariesA state may have a significant share of dentists enrolled in Medicaid, but that doesn't mean they are treating these low-income patients, according to a research brief presented on October 4 by the ADA's Health Policy Institute.October 10, 2021Invisible AlignersAla. board settles FTC charges over teledentistry rulesThe Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama has agreed to settle charges filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing it of violating U.S. antitrust law by unreasonably excluding cheaper teledentistry providers from competition.October 7, 2021Previous PagePage 67 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practiceA former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.CDS Midwinter 2026Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product revealsSmile DesignWhy women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science saysX-RayDr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-raysSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
