Matt Martin

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Dental Practice

4 reasons practices should adopt benefits technology

Provider Web portals can help your practice check patient eligibility, submit insurance claims, and more. Yet many dentists don't use them, according to Matt Martin of benefits technology company Skygen. He outlines four reasons why benefits technology can help your practice.

June 21, 2015

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Dentist Handcuffs

Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting

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.

Lawsuit Eccolo

2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact

Pregnant Woman

This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease

Witch Wicked Ai Gen

3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'

Stock Exchange

No more water fluoridation may boost dental business

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

Dentist Handcuffs

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

This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease

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

3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'

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

Witch Wicked Ai Gen

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

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

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

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

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

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

By Melissa Busch

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.

November 21, 2024

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.

November 20, 2024

DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025

Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.

November 20, 2024

Dental Tech Modern Office

What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.

November 20, 2024

Antibiotics Concept

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1

Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.

November 20, 2024

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