Kathy Kincade

Dental Education
New dentists and the importance of advocacy
Dentists of all ages can benefit both personally and professionally by becoming actively involved in organized dentistry -- especially when they are first starting to establish a practice. Here two young dentists who are involved with organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels talk about how advocacy has enhanced their careers and their lives.
September 25, 2013
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Oral Cancer
HPV-related oral cancer rates up 60%; a better way to treat WSLs?
September 24, 2013
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Wash. dentist seeks Medicaid patients; nanodiamonds make implants stronger
September 22, 2013
Dental Therapists
Dental board asks orthodontist about prophies; a new role for dental therapists?
September 17, 2013
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U.S. lawmakers address oral health crisis; caries not linked to HSNCC
September 15, 2013
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How to optimize EHR use chairside; CDC antismoking campaign a success
September 10, 2013
Patient Communication
Do EHRs impede or improve dentist-patient communication?
Electronic health record (EHR) proponents generally tout the many perceived advantages of EHRs over their paper-based compadres: less paper usage, more comprehensive records, enhanced exchange of patient data between practices, and the ability to improve patient-centered care. But do EHRs actually achieve these goals during a typical patient-provider encounter?
September 9, 2013
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Dental infection hospitalizations up 41%; senior citizens facing oral care crisis
September 8, 2013
Periodontics
Dental Heroes: Senior Mobile Dental
There is a looming oral health crisis among U.S. senior citizens, but the healthcare system is ill-prepared to deal with it, according to Michelle Noblet-Vacha, RDH, the executive director of Senior Mobile Dental. Her Colorado nonprofit offers a model that other states can replicate to help ensure that underpriviledged elderly get the dental care they need.
September 5, 2013
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How the recession changed dentistry forever; alarming rise in dental infection hospitalizations
September 4, 2013
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15 more come forward against assistant accused of assaulting patient
More than a dozen other alleged victims have come forward against a former dental assistant who was arrested in August for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair.
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Broken, lodged dental needle results in cash settlement
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Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters
Amanda Hill, RDH
Infection Control
4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice
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Do's and don'ts for continuing education
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15 more come forward against assistant accused of assaulting patient
By Melissa Busch
More than a dozen other alleged victims have come forward against a former dental assistant who was arrested in August for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair.
November 25, 2024
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Broken, lodged dental needle results in cash settlement
By Melissa Busch
A man in England who was left with permanent nerve damage after a dental needle broke in his mouth while he was getting anesthesia was awarded a settlement.
November 25, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Gum disease management before diabetes onset matters
By Ava Barros
Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
November 25, 2024
Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio
4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice
By Amanda Hill, RDH
Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.
November 25, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for continuing education
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Continuing education enhances both clinical and business managerial skills for doctors and staff. Follow these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin to ensure a high return on investment.
November 25, 2024
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Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
November 22, 2024
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2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact
By Melissa Busch
A dentist recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by two former patients.
November 22, 2024
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This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease
By Ava Barros
This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
November 22, 2024
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3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
By Kevin Henry
How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.
November 22, 2024
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No more water fluoridation may boost dental business
By Melissa Busch
Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge.
November 22, 2024
Stock Exchange
Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
By Ava Barros
Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
November 21, 2024
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ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.
November 21, 2024
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