Mark Schmidt

Dental Practice
Stimulus package: 4 key updates for dental practice owners
As dentists continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, they can start 2021 with renewed confidence and additional financial assistance now that the latest COVID-19 relief bill has been signed into law, writes Mark Schmidt. He goes over some key updates related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and signature 7(a) loan program that affect existing and new borrowers.
January 18, 2021
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Dental Practice
3 steps to maximizing PPP loan forgiveness
Dental practices were among the businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 shutdowns, and many dentists took advantage of the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as a result. Mark Schmidt, CEO of Fund-Ex Solutions Group, believes now is the time to prepare for the loan forgiveness portion of your PPP loan, and he gives you the steps to follow.
July 6, 2020
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Dental Practice
What dentists should know about qualifying for an SBA loan amid COVID-19
During a pandemic, it's important for every dentist to understand what relief program best meets his or her needs, how to qualify, and how to apply. Mark Schmidt, CEO of Fund-Ex Solutions Group, has some advice that can help dentists wade through the vast amount of financial information currently coming their way.
April 6, 2020
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Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
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Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
By Tracee Dahm
While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
September 10, 2024
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.
September 9, 2024
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Common chemicals linked to periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.
September 9, 2024
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Want to scale your dental practice? DSO leaders share their top tips
By Beth Gaddis
Six industry leaders at the Dykema dental service organization (DSO) conference shared their top tips about scaling dental practices. Here's what they had to say.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Robin Reich.
Dental infection control: Exploring the good and bad sides of biofilm
By Kevin Henry
DrBicuspid's Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry spoke with Melissa Turner, a biofilm expert, about the two sides of biofilm. During the interview, they discussed the importance of understanding the full story of biofilm and its use cases in society.
September 9, 2024
Melissa K. Turner.
Do's and don'ts for practice changes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Sometimes your dental practice needs to make necessary changes involving your operations or systems, which can be met with resistance from team members. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to address the subject with your team.
September 9, 2024
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Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
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Spitting differences: Men, women differ in salivary flow
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A recent study sheds light on a finding that, while not exactly new, has significant implications for one sex and is one that clinicians should be aware of.
September 7, 2024
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Study provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timing
By Ava Barros
Manual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.
September 7, 2024
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Do you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.
September 6, 2024
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Detailing the similarities between South African and U.S. dental assistants
By Kevin Henry
During a recent trip to South Africa, DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry was again reminded of how alike dental assistants can be, even halfway around the world.
September 6, 2024
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The possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AI
By Ava Barros
An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 5, 2024
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