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Dental Education
The changing face of dentistry: Part II -- Future shock hits dental schools
As the demands of dentistry change, schools around the U.S. are struggling to figure out how best to prepare their students. Faced with a faculty shortage, they can't always teach what students need to learn.
July 1, 2008
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Dental Education
The changing face of dentistry: Part I
In recent years, there has been a shortage of dentists in the U.S. -- due in large part to a "generation gap" between retiring and incoming dentists. But now this trend is shifting, and with it the face of dentistry.
June 22, 2008
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Dental Education
Getting tough on deadbeat clients
Having trouble getting patients to pay up? Maybe it's time to bring in the "third-party."
April 14, 2008
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Yankee Dental Show Report: Tax tips for dentists
Tax tips for dentists and associates
February 1, 2008
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Dental Education
Show me the money!
Getting paid by insurers and patients needn't be a chore. Here's how.
November 11, 2007
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Dentists vs. Insurers: The Road Ahead
One evening after attending the ADA's annual session in San Francisco, Karen Gustin was chatting with a dentist on the shuttle bus to her hotel. When he found out Gustin was vice president of marketing for insurer Ameritas Group Dental and Eye Care, he asked the person next to him if he could trade seats. "It was a joke -- sort of," says Gustin.
November 4, 2007
Dental Education
Dentists vs. insurers: The road ahead
Take off those boxing gloves. Insurance companies could be your new best friend (really!). For the skinny on what's changing, what's not, and why, read on.
November 4, 2007
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Malpractice
Beat the malpractice rap
Want to avoid a malpractice lawsuit? Check these tips on staying out of court.
October 31, 2007
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Work less, earn more? One dentist explains how
William Blatchford boasts that his clients gross between $2 to $3 million annually, even when working with staffs of five or fewer. How do they do it?
October 21, 2007
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ADA Show Report: A better, smarter schedule
Having every day's time slots filled with patient appointments is one sign you've made it as a dentist, but a jam-packed schedule could be driving your staff crazy -- and making your practice less profitable.
September 30, 2007
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E-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.
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The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
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By steering clear of these 10 dental no-no's, Gaby Solano believes you will keep your patients returning and ensure they leave with a smile.
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Keeping naloxone readily available in the dental emergency kit is the first step in combating opioid overdose, writes Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
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How gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscle
By Ava Barros
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
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A recent article on DrBicuspid.com had us asking questions, and a Chicago-area dentist gave her opinion on what to do when a patient refuses anesthesia for a minor dental procedure.
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AAE responds to reports of dentists pulling healthy teeth
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The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a statement in response to reports of dentists removing healthy, treatable teeth in favor of implants.
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Clinical tip: Revolutionizing class II restorations in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. David Clark about the evolution of composite dentistry, the challenges of adapting to new techniques, and the importance of confidence.
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Newly developed toothbrush may prevent toothpaste swallowing
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