Kevin Henry[email protected]Dental PracticeHow teledentistry will play into dental insurance benefits in 2021 and beyondWhat do dental practices and dental patients need to know about teledentistry as we head into 2021, especially when it comes to the insurance side of the equation? We sat down with Dr. Maria Kunstadter, founder of the TeleDentists, and Dr. Katina Spadoni, dental director at Anthem, to get answers to those questions and more about a technology that is now very much a part of the dental industry.November 17, 2020RestorationsWhy this dentist believes so strongly in minimally invasive dentistryDr. Troy Schmedding has built a practice focused on minimally invasive dentistry. In this interview, we talk about what it took to get his team on board and why he believes more dentists should be focused on saving tooth structure. He also discusses why he believes minimally invasive dentistry offers dentists an "exit strategy" with their patients.November 16, 2020Dental PracticeHow dental savings plans benefit patients and practicesWith unemployment numbers increasing in the U.S., more and more dental patients are losing their insurance. Dental savings plans could be a lifeline for those patients, benefiting their oral health while keeping your practice from losing them as patients. We chatted with Jenn Stoll of DentalPlans.com about trends in this area as we move closer to 2021.November 15, 2020Dental HygieneWeek in Review: 7 reasons your claims are rejected | A tricky tumor | COVID-19 and oral lesionsNovember 13, 2020Dental SpecialtiesHow dental professionals can capitalize on side businessesWhether it's a team member who has seen his or her hours cut or a dentist who is pursuing a passion outside of dentistry, Chris Panebianco is seeing more dental professionals examine the financial opportunities a side business can bring. He offers some money-themed thoughts on the subject as people continue to plan for what the new year might bring.November 12, 2020Dental SpecialtiesThoughts on honoring the veterans in your patient baseAs people in the U.S. mark Veterans Day, we ask dental practices what they know about the veterans who are part of their patient base. Is your dental practice doing enough to recognize them -- both as veterans and as your loyal customers?November 10, 2020Orofacial PainPodcast: Let's talk about codeine and pain control for your patientsCodeine is often viewed as a good alternative for pain control for your patients, but what do you really need to know about it and what health risks should you keep in mind? Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on what you and your team need to know about codeine in this short podcast.November 9, 2020Dental PracticeWeek in Review: 6-month appointment rebuttal | Preventing patient conflict | COVID-19 and oral habitsNovember 6, 2020Orofacial PainPodcast: What you need to know about ibuprofen and pregnancySome additional discussion has come about in recent weeks regarding the potential danger of taking ibuprofen during pregnancy. In this short podcast, Tom Viola, RPh, discusses some big changes and what you need to know if you're thinking about suggesting ibuprofen to your female patients or coworkers.November 2, 2020Infection ControlDental trends: How infection control has changed and will continue to changeCOVID-19 has not only changed our society and industry but also brought forward just how important infection control and prevention is in every dental practice. Michelle Lee, executive director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, discussed where our industry has been since COVID-19 arrived and the preparations for staying on guard heading into 2021.November 1, 2020Previous PagePage 4 of 23Next PageTop StoriesImplantsPeeing our way to more dental implant materialUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.NutritionHigh iron levels may be linked to gum diseaseInsuranceWhat comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?Orofacial PainInnovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxietyCardiovascularCan heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
