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Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
By
Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.
September 16, 2024
Do's and don'ts for practice analysis
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
Much like the numbers you receive at an annual wellness exam -- your blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. -- data inform dentists about their practice's health. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines what to do and not do when assessing the health of your practice.
September 16, 2024
DANB, Dale Foundation names scholarship winners
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and its affiliate, the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education (DALE) Foundation, have awarded 10 individuals the 2024 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship.
September 14, 2024
Looking to hire a new dental assistant? These are the interview questions you should ask
By
Kevin Henry
In a new episode of "The Dental HR Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses what to do and not to do when it comes to the hiring process for your dental practice.
September 14, 2024
It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with women
By
Melissa Busch
If dental teams aren't discussing this with women, they may be missing a golden opportunity.
September 14, 2024
Podcast: How dentists create and motivate the productive dental assistant
By
Kevin Henry
Our chat with Productive Dentist Academy Co-Founder and CEO Victoria Peterson reveals how some dental practices are getting the most out of their dental assistants.
September 14, 2024
Dental manager sues ex-employer for disability discrimination
By
Melissa Busch
A dental office manager has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit accusing her employer of falsely firing her.
September 13, 2024
Dentist hauled off to jail for violating probation
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist, who was previously sentenced for millions in Medicaid fraud, was sent to jail for violating his probation.
September 12, 2024
Overcoming case acceptance challenges
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
Case acceptance is one pillar of increasing practice production, yet trying to convince patients to accept treatment -- even when it's imperative -- is challenging. Dr. Roger P. Levin provides coaching to put you and patients' concerns at ease.
September 12, 2024
Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries
By
Ava Barros
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the
Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2024
A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice
By
Dr. Lisa Chan
,
Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.
September 11, 2024
Letting go of the suicide stigma in dentistry
By
Tracee Dahm
While dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.
September 10, 2024
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