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AAP president highlights benefits of perio classification system
March 6, 2019 -- To reflect research that periodontal health can play an important role in overall health, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released a periodontal disease classification system for all practitioners. AAP President Dr. Richard Kao sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss how the new system is being used.
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March 6, 2019 -- To reflect research that periodontal health can play an important role in overall health, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released a periodontal disease classification system for all practitioners. AAP President Dr. Richard Kao sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss how the new system is being used.
Discuss What is functional dentistry?
March 6, 2019 -- The term functional medicine is being used throughout the alternative medicine community. And now, there is a new term on the block: functional dentistry. Functional dentists see the body as an integrated human machine, in which anything affecting one part of the body will eventually affect all the other parts, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explains in his latest column.
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March 6, 2019 -- The term functional medicine is being used throughout the alternative medicine community. And now, there is a new term on the block: functional dentistry. Functional dentists see the body as an integrated human machine, in which anything affecting one part of the body will eventually affect all the other parts, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explains in his latest column.
Discuss Negative stimuli may help prevent early childhood caries
March 5, 2019 -- What might motivate parents to take steps that could prevent early childhood caries (ECC)? To find out, researchers studied the emotional responses of mothers of 1-year-old children to visual stimuli and text related to the risks of developing dental caries.
March 5, 2019 -- What might motivate parents to take steps that could prevent early childhood caries (ECC)? To find out, researchers studied the emotional responses of mothers of 1-year-old children to visual stimuli and text related to the risks of developing dental caries.
Arbitration decision forces Invisalign stores to close
March 5, 2019 -- Medical device company Align Technology has announced that it will close its Invisalign stores after an arbitrator ruled that it violated its noncompete agreement with SmileDirectClub.
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March 5, 2019 -- Medical device company Align Technology has announced that it will close its Invisalign stores after an arbitrator ruled that it violated its noncompete agreement with SmileDirectClub.
Discuss 5 common mistakes by first-time supervisors: Part 2
March 5, 2019 -- In the second part of her series on mistakes first-time supervisors make in dental practices, practice management consultant Teresa Duncan writes about meetings, mindset, and gossip. Her practical tips can help your practice avoid some difficult situations.
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March 5, 2019 -- In the second part of her series on mistakes first-time supervisors make in dental practices, practice management consultant Teresa Duncan writes about meetings, mindset, and gossip. Her practical tips can help your practice avoid some difficult situations.
Discuss Video: 5 trends from Chicago Midwinter 2019
March 4, 2019 -- Almost 30,000 dentists and dental professionals attended the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. The DrBicuspid.com editors highlight five trends they witnessed at this year's conference.
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March 4, 2019 -- Almost 30,000 dentists and dental professionals attended the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. The DrBicuspid.com editors highlight five trends they witnessed at this year's conference.
Discuss Do's and don'ts for delegating for greater success
March 4, 2019 -- As the practice's primary producer, you can raise production dramatically by delegating virtually all nonclinical responsibilities to staff members, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip. Just as important, delegation gives the practice greater flexibility in day-to-day operations, and it empowers team members to excel and take pride in their work.
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March 4, 2019 -- As the practice's primary producer, you can raise production dramatically by delegating virtually all nonclinical responsibilities to staff members, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes in his latest Practice Success tip. Just as important, delegation gives the practice greater flexibility in day-to-day operations, and it empowers team members to excel and take pride in their work.
Discuss Video from Chicago Midwinter 2019: Colgate launches new Total toothpaste
March 1, 2019 -- DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Tony Edwards sat down with Colgate's director of scientific affairs, Dr. Barbara Shearer, PhD, to discuss the company's new Colgate TotalSF toothpaste.
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March 1, 2019 -- DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Tony Edwards sat down with Colgate's director of scientific affairs, Dr. Barbara Shearer, PhD, to discuss the company's new Colgate TotalSF toothpaste.
Discuss Dentsply Sirona CEO looks to build on innovation
March 1, 2019 -- Dentsply Sirona CEO Donald M. Casey Jr. is excited about continuing to change the company's culture to focus on the needs of dental practices. In an exclusive interview with DrBicuspid.com, Casey talks about innovation, putting the customer at the center of what the company is doing, and the rise of younger dentists.
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March 1, 2019 -- Dentsply Sirona CEO Donald M. Casey Jr. is excited about continuing to change the company's culture to focus on the needs of dental practices. In an exclusive interview with DrBicuspid.com, Casey talks about innovation, putting the customer at the center of what the company is doing, and the rise of younger dentists.
Discuss Second Opinion: New technology aids TMD treatment
February 28, 2019 -- It's a common scenario for dentists: Patients come to your office complaining of jaw pain. They may also mention that they're getting tension headaches, and they can't get a good night's sleep. As Dr. Martin Gorman writes, it might be temporomandibular disorder (TMD). He looks at the latest technology to help with the diagnosis and treatment.
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February 28, 2019 -- It's a common scenario for dentists: Patients come to your office complaining of jaw pain. They may also mention that they're getting tension headaches, and they can't get a good night's sleep. As Dr. Martin Gorman writes, it might be temporomandibular disorder (TMD). He looks at the latest technology to help with the diagnosis and treatment.
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