Theresa Pablos[email protected]InsuranceDental Practice Made Simple: Proper codingDr. Roger P. Levin recently got a call from a client who was concerned he was being underpaid based on the codes he was using for dental insurance claims. Levin passes along the advice he gave the dentist in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple.November 23, 2021Dental HygieneWeek in Review: Last call for Cuspies nominations | Oral side effects from COVID-19 vaccine, hypertension meds | Hygienist rebuffs dental lobbyistNovember 19, 2021Product UpdatesTechnology Focus: This free app does periodontal staging, gradingOraPharma's new -- and free -- MyPerioHealth app takes the guesswork out of periodontal staging and grading. Dr. Richard Nagelberg shows off the app, which follows the American Academy of Periodontology guidelines, in the latest episode of Technology Focus.November 18, 2021Dental PracticeAdult dental care usage continues to fallAdult dental care usage continues to fall, according to interactive estimates released on November 16 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the first half of 2019, 65.1% of adults had a dental exam or cleaning. That percentage fell to 62% by the second half of 2020.November 17, 2021Dental PracticeDental Practice Made Simple: Delegate to winIf you're a dentist and you want to make your life easier, there's one thing you need to do: delegate, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple.November 16, 2021RestorationsPatients satisfied with digital implant workflowPatients reported higher satisfaction with a digital workflow for creating a single implant-supported posterior crown than a conventional workflow in a randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.November 15, 2021EndodonticsWeek in Review: Failed root canal treatment | Long COVID | Dental disruption highlighted at DTANovember 12, 2021DSO3 major trends discussed at the 2021 DTA meetingSAN DIEGO - Dentistry's movers and shakers came together in San Diego to discuss the present and future of dentistry at the 2021 Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) meeting. The conversation focused on major industry trends, including pandemic recovery, Medicare, and dental service organizations.November 11, 2021OpioidsDental Dose: The hidden risk of opioids with acetaminophenAcetaminophen is one of the safest drugs in dentistry. Opioids are among the riskiest. Put them together, and you have an effective pain reliever that comes with one side effect you may not think about. Tom Viola, RPh, shares what you need to know in the latest episode of Dental Dose.November 11, 2021Dental PracticeDental Practice Made Simple: Use opening and closing checklistsOne way to simplify running a dental practice is to have checklists for opening and closing the day, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. These checklists help practices start the day organized and set the next day up for success.November 9, 2021Previous PagePage 15 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
