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January 29, 2021
Infection Control
Calif. shields dentists giving COVID-19 vaccines
In a bid to ramp up sluggish rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has given dentists and other healthcare professionals protection from liability when administering COVID-19 vaccines.
January 28, 2021
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Infection Control
CDA: Dentists should stay vigilant after getting vaccine
The California Dental Association (CDA) is telling dentists in the state to stay vigilant about infection control procedures even after their staff has received the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination does not eliminate the obligations of dental practice owners to maintain workplace safety standards.
January 26, 2021
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Infection Control
Ga. dentists sign on to governor's COVID-19 vaccine plan
Dentists in Georgia are voicing their support for a plan issued by Gov. Brian Kemp to enlist dentists to help administer vaccinations for COVID-19. The Georgia Dental Association also plans to ask dentists to volunteer to administer shots.
January 25, 2021
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Dental Specialties
Week in Review: Battles continue over DTC orthodontics | FTC ruling in distributor case | What to know about vaping
October 18, 2019
AI
Imaging Insider: Radiation-free imaging system aids caries detection
October 15, 2019
Insurance
Calif. dentist charged with 75 counts of billing fraud
A California dentist has been charged with insurance fraud for submitting reimbursement claims to private insurance companies for dental work that allegedly was never performed. The dentist submitted claims for nearly $600,000 covering 623 root canals in 75 patients, according to state authorities.
June 12, 2019
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Pediatrics
Sedation death of Calif. boy sparks state investigation
The Dental Board of California is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died after being sedated for a dental procedure at a practice in Oakland. The boy was undergoing an extraction under sedation but stopped breathing after experiencing complications, according to a post by relatives.
May 16, 2019
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Dental Practice
Virtual nature scenes best at distracting dental patients
Looking for a way to distract your patients? Have them take a walk on the wild side. Researchers found that immersing dental patients in a virtual reality (VR) environment with nature scenes was most effective at distracting them during their procedures, compared with virtual urban scenes or no distraction at all.
July 5, 2017
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer cases in men projected to increase in 2017
The number of new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx in men is expected to increase to more than 35,000 in the U.S. in 2017, according to a report on cancer mortality published by the American Cancer Society. The number of new cases of these cancers in women is expected to remain around 14,000.
January 8, 2017
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Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs
A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.
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Why naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kit
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
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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By Kevin Henry
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
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a statement in response to reports of dentists removing healthy, treatable teeth in favor of implants.
November 5, 2024
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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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