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Long-awaited sequel to surgeon general's oral health report is coming
June 17, 2021 -- The U.S. surgeon general's 2000 report on oral health was a milestone in the country's effort to improve oral health nationwide. So what's taking so long for a follow-up to be released? After some delays, the wait may be coming to an end. Read More

What you need to know about dental honor societies
June 17, 2021 -- Unless you've had a mentor involved in a dental honor society, chances are you have only heard of them in passing or know they have something to do with the alphabet soup of letters behind a dentist's name. Dr. Teresa Yang gives an overview of four such societies and their fellowship requirements. Read More

Kids skip the dentist after general anesthesia procedures
June 17, 2021 -- Researchers from Scotland found a significant drop in dental care visits after children in the U.K. underwent general anesthesia for dental procedures in a recent study. The findings were published on June 4 in the European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry. Read More

OSHA releases standard to protect health workers from COVID
June 16, 2021 -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed emergency temporary standard to protect health workers in hospital settings from COVID-19. But most dental practices will be exempt from the rules, except those providing services in hospital settings and those treating patients with COVID-19. Read More

Dental Practice Made Simple: The daily meeting
June 16, 2021 -- The 10-minute daily meeting is one of the most important things you can do each day, explains Dr. Roger P. Levin in the latest episode of Dental Practice Made Simple. Read More

Philadelphia's soda tax still works 2 years later
June 16, 2021 -- Two years after Philadelphia implemented its soda tax, the volume of purchased sweetened drinks has declined by 42% and sugar consumption has fallen by 34% per person, according to a June 15 paper in JAMA Network Open. Read More

What will it take to get a dental benefit added to U.S. healthcare?
June 15, 2021 -- Though a growing body of research shows the connection between good oral health and overall health, developing a national agenda for oral health policy and management in the U.S. has been an uphill battle for decades. Oral health professionals may need to get creative to make this happen. Read More

When is the patient overdue?
June 15, 2021 -- After years of analyzing thousands of dental practices and providing consulting solutions, Levin Group found most practices don't measure overdue patients in the most advantageous manner. Dr. Roger P. Levin defines an overdue patient and gives tips for help with reactivation. Read More

Foster kids face barriers to good oral health
June 14, 2021 -- Youths with a history of foster care are more at risk of having poor oral health and are less likely to see a dentist for a specific dental problem or for routine care than those who have not been in foster care, according to a study published online June 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read More

Do's and don'ts for making changes in your practice
June 14, 2021 -- Everything around us has changed, and dentistry must change with it, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. To be successful in today's new environment, dentists will need to improve their operations, management, and marketing systems. Read More

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