Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Too often, studies treat groups of participants as a single bloc rather than distinct individuals. A recent study tried to upend this trend by taking an in-depth look at how cultural background and ethnic identity affect the oral health of U.S. Hispanics and Latinos. More than half of U.S. Latinos have experienced poor oral health-related quality of life, the study found. Learn more here.
Also on DrBicuspid.com, it was announced on March 8 that the largest dental service organization (DSO) in the U.S., Heartland Dental, would be acquired by a private equity firm. This is the latest, and largest, example of private equity firms moving into the dental industry and focusing on DSOs. Read more here.
As this flu season seems like it will never end, it's a good idea for practices to do what they can to prevent the spread of flu and other infections to patients and team members. Sarah Bell-West, PhD, details practical steps your practice can take to keep the flu in check. Read more here.
U.S. patients spend billions of dollars each year on so-called detoxification products. But are these products necessary or helpful? When periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients ask him about the detoxification process and these products, he tries to consistently remind them that other methods may be more effective and safer. Learn more here.
