Kevin Henry

Dental Practice
The benefits of outsourcing and more: 'You don't know what you don't know'
What lies ahead for the dental industry for the rest of this year and beyond? Should dental practices take more advantage of outsourcing, even in times when finances might be tight? These are just two of the topics we discussed with regular DrBicuspid.com contributors Dr. James Anderson and Lois Banta.
August 27, 2020
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Chicago Midwinter Meeting will be virtual in 2021
The 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will transition into a virtual event. Set for late February each year, the Midwinter Meeting has become not only one of the industry's biggest meetings but also a launching point for product innovations and updates.
August 26, 2020
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Infection Control
RDHs give advice on coping with PPE in the age of COVID-19
How are dental hygienists dealing with additional personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in the dental practice? We asked hygienists across the U.S. for their thoughts and the advice they would share with their colleagues. From North Carolina to Washington state, they answered our question with some interesting tips.
August 23, 2020
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Infection Control
Week in Review: Politics and dentistry | Brutal honesty from hygienists | Medical insurance
August 21, 2020
CAD/CAM
How an open CAD/CAM system and the digital workflow benefits this Calif. dentist
A user of CAD/CAM technology for nine years, Dr. Chris Petrush discusses how a recent switch in technology benefited his practice and expanded his digital workflow. He also shares how same-day dentistry sets him apart from other dentists in his area.
August 19, 2020
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Restorations
Ocasio-Cortez takes to Instagram to discuss dental costs, healthcare
Well-known Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared in a viral Instagram post that she is getting braces to help with her smile esthetics. What's one of the biggest reasons she's waited until now to straighten her smile? She can finally afford it. She talked in her post about the cost of dentistry and how dental healthcare is truly healthcare.
August 17, 2020
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CAD/CAM
CAD/CAM Insider: How an open CAD/CAM system and the digital workflow benefits this Calif. dentist
August 17, 2020
Infection Control
'We don't want to die.' RDHs open up to us in latest survey results
We asked dental hygienists across the U.S. for their thoughts on the current and future states of their profession and the dental industry. In this article, we begin to unveil some of the concerns that we have heard from hygienists about returning to work and their "new normal."
August 16, 2020
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Infection Control
Week in Review: WHO and dentistry face off | Your practice's air quality | Boosting your business
August 14, 2020
Infection Control
Podcast: Dental infection control expert Mary Govoni on new CDC guidance, COVID-19 myths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has once again updated and released its guidance for dental practices. We asked dental infection control expert Mary Govoni what the changes mean and also spoke with her about a myth that is circulating regarding your dental patients and COVID-19.
August 10, 2020
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Podcasts
The top 3 PMS features to optimize your dental practice before 2026 ends
Dayna Johnson shares her top three practice management software features for optimizing scheduling, automating tasks, and tracking practice goals.
Dental tools lie on top of several $100 bills.
Legal Issues
Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement
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Patient Communication
What dental professionals really think about patients with obesity
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Office Management
Creating a business plan
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Podcasts
This medical billing expert believes dentistry needs to reconnect with its 'why' before chasing better reimbursement
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Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness
By Mehmet Dogan
Mehmet Dogan of Planet DDS explains a step-by-process on how marketing teams can turn demand into booked chairs.
September 4, 2026
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Improving patient recovery following SRP
By Maryam Shamuel, RDH, Dr. Ben Alvarez
How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.
September 4, 2026
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Judge rules in dental patient death case
By Melissa Busch
A judge ruled in a death complaint filed against a dentist.
September 3, 2026
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Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk
By Ava Barros
Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.
September 3, 2026
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Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice
By Dr. Alan Stern
Money isn't the whole story, writes Dr. Alan Stern. Practices need to rethink what a dental assistant career can offer and whom they hire.
September 3, 2026
A woman dentist and a woman dental assistant both have instruments placed in a child's mouth. They are working on a restorative treatment.
Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
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Board charges Iowa dentist with negligence
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist faces disciplinary action involving charges of negligence.
September 2, 2026
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CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition
By Melissa Busch
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.
September 2, 2026
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The 10 features orthodontists rarely talk about
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Trevor Nichols breaks down how airway health, team training, and general dentistry shape his orthodontic practice.
September 2, 2026
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Dentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices update
By Marshall Strisik
A new U.S. rule requires dentists to update their notice of privacy practices. Marshall Strisik offers a fast fix to ensure compliance.
September 1, 2026
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Root canal vs. implant: Which comes out on top?
By Melissa Busch
A new study compares root canal therapy versus implants.
September 1, 2026
A dentist illustrates a dental implant to a woman patient.
Could someone hack your dental practice from the parking lot?
By Tasha Dickinson
Waiting room Wi-Fi could be a path into your practice's network. Here's how to close the gap before hackers find it from the parking lot.
September 1, 2026
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