Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

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We are people first, then dentists
Let's bring some civility back to our professional interactions.
March 13, 2011
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Dentists should invest in dentistry's future today
The economic downturn has proved it is time for dentists to invest in learning modern dentistry.
February 10, 2011
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Fighting the wrong fight
The dental community needs to look beyond amalgam when it comes to our patients' health.
December 19, 2010
Dental Education
Pediatric patients need extra TLC
It may seem like a simple restoration, but with children there are many factors at play.
November 21, 2010
Dental Education
Amalgam vs. composites: Enough is enough
When it comes to long-term restorations, it is time to move forward.
November 2, 2010
Dental Education
Keep dentistry out of the barbershop
Dentists need to be more nimble when it comes to adapting to change.
October 7, 2010
Dental Education
Are teeth really necessary?
If teeth are disposable, our profession might be disposable too.
August 2, 2010
Insurance
What are lawmakers thinking?
As of July 1, the state of Massachusetts no longer offers many adult dental benefits through its MassHealth program.
July 12, 2010
Dental Education
Two missed diagnoses, two tough outcomes
As dentists we need to examine our patients, not just their teeth.
June 16, 2010
Dental Therapists
Dental therapists are not the solution
Assistants should have expanded duties, and hygienists should be able to administer local anesthesia for scalings. But allowing dental therapists to drill and extract teeth is not right.
April 18, 2010
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Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations
An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.
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Pediatrics
More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
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Podcasts
Podcast: What dental practices and patients need to know about the Fair Financing Principles
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3D Printing
Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives you a look inside 3D printing in the dental practice
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Ex-dental worker accused of major theft from employer pleads
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Orthodontic practice settles improper billing allegations
By Melissa Busch
An orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.
November 21, 2025
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More than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcare
By Ava Barros
More than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.
November 21, 2025
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Podcast: What dental practices and patients need to know about the Fair Financing Principles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sonia Williams of Synchrony Financial joins the podcast to discuss dental financing and how clinicians can help patients overcome care barriers.
November 21, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi gives you a look inside 3D printing in the dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with a closer look at a technology that is evolving for dental practices: 3D printing.
November 21, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Ex-dental worker accused of major theft from employer pleads
By Melissa Busch
A former practice employee accused of stealing over $500,000 from her employer pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
November 20, 2025
Legal Scale Bench
What to know about the 2026 Chicago Midwinter Meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Chicago Midwinter Meeting is a top annual highlight. Dr. Phil Schefke, Chicago Dental Society's 2026 president, shares what to expect.
November 20, 2025
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The importance of budgeting in running a successful practice
By Jim Boltz, Bruce Wickham
Budgeting transforms guesswork into strategic planning, helping owner-dentists set goals, manage costs, and make confident business decisions with clarity.
November 20, 2025
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TikTok famous ‘The Twin Dentists’ allegedly mocked patients
By Melissa Busch
Clinicians known as “The Twin Dentists” on social media and their staff allegedly mocked patients and used derogatory language in the workplace.
November 19, 2025
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Oral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive decline
By Ava Barros
Oral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.
November 19, 2025
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Clinical tip: The importance of diagnostic tools in your dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Loyal patients are carefully cultivated using the latest tech tools and exceptional communications skills, says Dr. Jonathan Ford in this clinical tip.
November 19, 2025
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What to know about the accuracy of intraoral scanners
By Ava Barros
When scanning removable complete dentures, one intraoral scanner may be more accurate than others, according to a recently published study.
November 19, 2025
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Dentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop faces suspension
By Melissa Busch
The Arizona dental board moved to suspend the license of a dentist arrested for luring a minor for sexual exploitation.
November 18, 2025
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
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