Dear DrBicuspid Member,
In a new three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis details some of the ways dentists and dental offices are vulnerable to scams. This first part will introduce the series and discuss embezzlement and scams that are played on vulnerable employee dentists.
In recent months, several infection control breaches have been reported in dental healthcare settings, which have affected patients and the dental community. In this column, Karen Gregory, RN, emphasizes the importance of safety and infection control, and offers some practical but far-reaching solutions. Read her column here.
Caregivers who refuse to have their children immunized are also likely to refuse fluoride treatments for them, citing concerns about the safety of topical fluoride, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Read more here.
Streptococcus mutans, one of the principal bacteria that causes caries, has increased the changes in its genetic material over time, according to a new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. These changes possibly coincided with dietary changes linked to humanity's expansion. Read this fascinating article here.
There is still time for you to submit your nominations for the 2014 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. The nominating process concludes Thursday, July 31, at midnight, so don't delay and honor the products, educators, colleagues, and peers who are moving dentistry forward. You can nominate here or at nominations.drbicuspid.com.
