CompaniesFlorida DentalLatest from Florida DentalOrthodonticsDentistry shocker on reality TV, plus the week's most-read articlesBy Kevin HenryWe dive into a reality TV dad getting an orthodontics surprise and his reaction, plus we discuss veneer techs and recap the week's top dental stories that you might have missed.June 21, 2024MalpracticeKeeping up with the shifting standard of care in dentistryBy Estela VargasDental malpractice cases often hinge on whether the dentist adhered to the standard of care. Estela Vargas, CRDH, gives you a look at what that standard of care might include.May 21, 2024Industry UpdatesUptimeHealth acquires Dental WhaleBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersBoston-based healthcare technology company UptimeHealth has acquired dental practice adviser Dental Whale and its subsidiaries.May 1, 2024Organized DentistryDebate to Better Dentistry: The future of organized dentistryBy Drs. Michael W. Davis, Richard Huot, and Abdul (Abe) AbdulwaheedDrs. Richard Huot and Abdul Abe Abdulwaheed debate what essential changes are needed today for the future of organized dentistry.April 27, 2023HomeAADEJ announces 2022-2023 board leadershipBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) announced its 2022-2023 board leadership members. The newly appointed board members will help advance the association's mission of improving communication within dentistry and raising the standards of dental journalism.November 6, 2022HomeADA, FDC Virtual Connect Conference launches October 15By DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe Virtual Connect Conference of the ADA and Florida Dental Convention (FDC) launched on October 15 and runs through October 17.October 14, 2020Dental PracticeOregon Dental Association endorses iCoreRxBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe Oregon Dental Association has endorsed the electronic prescription software program iCoreRx from iCoreConnect.September 8, 2020Practice Management SoftwareOklahoma Dental Association endorses iCoreRxBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA) rewards program has endorsed electronic prescription software program iCoreRx from iCoreConnect.July 29, 2020Infection ControlDental offices open in Texas, Fla. despite spikes in COVID-19By Melissa BuschDental practices are continuing with business as usual in Texas and Florida, despite those two Sun Belt states becoming new hot spots for COVID-19, according to the states' dental associations.June 30, 2020Dental Specialties2020 ADA Annual Session will be a virtual eventBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe ADA and Florida Dental Association have announced that the 2020 Annual Session, a combined event for both organizations set for October 15 to 18 in Orlando, will be moved to an online-only meeting.June 15, 2020Invisible AlignersFla. dental board closes investigation into SmileDirectClubBy Melissa BuschThe Florida Board of Dentistry has closed its investigation into SmileDirectClub's business model and marketing practices, landing the clear-aligner company another victory against traditional orthodontics.February 18, 2020Dental PracticeSecond Opinion: Fla. dental group emphasizes access to careBy Jolene Paramore, DMDIn this Second Opinion, Dr. Jolene Paramore, president of the Florida Dental Association, responds to a recent Journal of Public Health Dentistry study focusing on access to care. Dr. Paramore focuses on the association's advocacy of dentist participation in Florida's Medicaid program.August 22, 2018Dental PracticeWhy is it so difficult to estimate access to dental care?By Theresa PablosWhy is it so hard to accurately estimate access to dental care? Researchers published new critiques of an ADA Health Policy Institute analysis on geographic access to dental care. The critiques provide insight into why it's hard, but may not be impossible, to provide accurate estimates.August 15, 2018Dental PracticeHow to help with Hurricane Irma relief effortsBy Theresa PablosWant to help the victims of Hurricane Irma but don't know how? DrBicuspid.com has compiled a list of organizations and businesses with relief efforts to help the victims of flooding and tornadoes in Florida and other areas.September 13, 2017Dental Hygiene49 state associations sign charters with ADHABy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) announced that two additional state associations have signed charter agreements with the organization at its recent annual conference in Jacksonville, FL. This brings the total number of chartered constituents to 49.June 20, 2017
