Kevin Henry

Dental Practice
Week in Review: OSHA inspection must-knows | Changes coming | 3 key ingredients your practice needs
December 11, 2020
Dental Practice
5 consultants share their best practice management tips to end 2020
In the first of a continuing series to end the year, we asked five dental practice management consultants for their best pieces of advice for dentists and dental practices heading into 2021. Here is what they shared with us.
December 9, 2020
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How this dentist changed his digital workflow during COVID-19
When COVID-19 began to affect the dental industry, Dr. Bill Kotonias and his dental practice in Brooklyn Center, MN, pivoted from a mindset of worrying about the present to preparing for the future. That included investing in technology and altering how the "digital workflow" affected his practice and patients.
December 9, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
How a hygienist is keeping even elves safe
When COVID-19 shut down her dental practice, Connecticut dental hygienist Regina Salafia rediscovered her passion for sewing. Now, she's balancing her love for dental hygiene with her growing sewing business. She's discovered how to help protect everyone from her dental colleagues to those mischievous elves who sit on shelves this time of year.
December 8, 2020
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Infection Control
Podcast: What you need to know about an OSHA inspection
If you think the pandemic is going to slow down inspections from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), think again, says Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA. In this podcast, Govoni tells dentists and dental team members what they need to know about an inspection and what should be done now to prepare for one.
December 7, 2020
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Dental Practice
Week in Review: Predicting 5 trends for 2021 | Controlling aerosols | Dentistry's roller coaster
December 4, 2020
Dental Hygiene
Data points show roller coaster year for dentistry in hygiene, crowns
Just how much did dental business drop off during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic? Some data points courtesy of Sikka Software show not only the dramatic drop-off but also how practices around the U.S. have recovered when it comes to two key data points.
November 30, 2020
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Dental Practice
Week in Review: COVID-19 and teeth | Boosting hygiene | Cross-training is key
November 27, 2020
Alternative Pain Therapies
Week in Review: Cannabis and your patients | Disposable gown issues | Prehistoric shark teeth
November 20, 2020
Alternative Pain Therapies
Podcast: How cannabis affects your patients and their dental treatment
With more and more states legalizing medicinal and/or recreational marijuana, Tom Viola, RPh, thinks now is a great time to discuss cannabis and pain control in the dental practice. You may think you know how cannabis affects your dental patients, but Viola has some new information that could surprise you.
November 19, 2020
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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses
A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.
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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout
By Kevin Henry
As a dentist, Dr. Eric Johnson has battled burnout and stress. Now he's on a mission to help his colleagues avoid the same fate, sharing tips on this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast.
August 27, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.
August 27, 2025
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These companies paid big bucks to U.S. clinicians
By Melissa Busch
Tens of millions were paid to U.S. dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons for speaking engagements, gifts, and more by companies, but more than half was paid out by five firms.
August 27, 2025
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
By Melissa Busch
A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
August 26, 2025
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Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.
August 26, 2025
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Why these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH and Chrissy Harlow, RDH, discuss Turbo-CR, a calculus removal agent designed to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients.
August 26, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
August 26, 2025
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Former orthodontist arrested for child exploitation again
By Melissa Busch
A former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.
August 25, 2025
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
By Ava Barros
Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 25, 2025
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Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this conversation, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Tami Wanless, RDH, discuss new codes the ADA introduced that enhance treatment planning and documentation for dental hygienists.
August 25, 2025
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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
August 25, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A great first impression can transform your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to wow new patients and earn their loyalty.
August 25, 2025
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