Dental Practice

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
Jeanné Oosthuysen and Kevin Henry in South Africa
How dentistry's practice models continue to evolve
By Melissa Busch
Dentistry's practice models continue to change, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
September 5, 2024
Dentist Man Smiling
Pediatric dentist pleads guilty to U.S. charges
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist accused of having more than 2,700 images and videos of children has pleaded guilty.
September 4, 2024
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?
By Ava Barros
This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.
September 4, 2024
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Where botched dental procedures are reported the most in the U.S.
By Melissa Busch
Dental patients in these U.S. states are more likely to see their procedures bungled or experience other mistakes made by dentists.
September 3, 2024
Dental Malpractice Vitalii Vodolazskyi
Billing and documenting CDT codes for viral microorganism cultures
By Estela Vargas
Expanding the clinical hygiene practice involves teamwork between the dentist and dental hygienist. Estela Vargas, CRDH, shares guidance and billing tips for the following Current Dental Terminology codes.
September 3, 2024
Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Dentists pay $1M-plus to resolve civil case
By Melissa Busch
Two dentists and their dental practices in Connecticut have paid $1.17 million to resolve allegations that they operated a Medicaid kickback scheme.
September 3, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Do's and don'ts for marketing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Internal marketing, when done correctly, can lead to high-quality referrals for dental practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin discusses the do's and don'ts of how to create a synergistic effect with your marketing efforts and patient referrals.
September 3, 2024
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Dental employee busted for stealing $50K from employer
By Melissa Busch
An employee was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in patient payments while working at an orthodontics practice.
August 30, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
How to cut the PPO habit and detox your dental practice
By Jordon Comstock
Are preferred provider organizations (PPOs) holding your practice back? Author Jordon Comstock outlines a case for exiting PPO plans.
August 30, 2024
Jordon Comstock.
Ex-dental assistant accused of assaulting unconscious patient
By Melissa Busch
A former dental assistant was arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment.
August 29, 2024
Handcuffs
Dentist accused of hiding $3.5M from the U.S. government
By Melissa Busch
A dentist has been indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS.
August 28, 2024
Gavel Signing Agreement
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