Kevin Henry

Dental Practice
Finding, hiring, and keeping dental team members is a big problem
When the COVID-19 disruption hit the dental industry, many team members saw it as a chance to hit the reset button, taking time to reexamine whether they wanted to stay in their current practice or even in the dental field. Now, dental practices are scrambling to fill vacancies, and it's a challenge that isn't going away anytime soon.
January 24, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
Week in Review: Did this dentist make a huge discovery? | Oral lesions and PDT | Time to push oral health
January 22, 2021
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A hygienist shares her thoughts on lasers, best practices during a pandemic
Lynn Atkinson, RDH, spoke with us about her experience as a dental hygienist and where she thinks the future of dental hygiene is heading, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Atkinson also shared her thoughts on dental patients returning to the practice and how she believes dental lasers can be a big plus.
January 21, 2021
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Why some believe now is the time to amplify the message of oral health
In an exclusive interview, Vivian Vasallo, executive director of the Delta Dental Institute, explained why she is on a quest to ensure that dentistry plays a larger role when it comes to President Joe Biden's vision of healthcare and where he and his medical colleagues believe it is going during his administration.
January 20, 2021
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Week in Review: Consultants share financial tips | Necessary questions as 2021 begins
January 15, 2021
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Survey finds the most annoying sound has a dental connection
Don't you love it when your patients have strong enough teeth and gums to eat whatever they want, whenever they want? But while we may love to see people eating, we love it even more when it's done quietly. At least that's what a recent survey pointed out after investigating the sounds we find most annoying.
January 14, 2021
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Practice Sales
Practice Management Insider: Is now a good time to sell or buy a dental practice?
January 13, 2021
Dental Practice
4 more consultants share their best financial tips to start 2021
Every dental practice wants to start the new year off on the right foot. With that in mind, we asked dental practice management consultants for their best pieces of financial advice for dentists and dental practices as 2021 begins. We previously shared the advice of four individuals; here is what four more told us.
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4 consultants share their best financial tips to start 2021
Every dental practice wants to start the new year off on the right foot. That often means making sure you're doing everything you can to run your business like a business. With that in mind, we asked dental practice management consultants for their best pieces of financial advice for dentists and dental practices as 2021 begins. Here is what four of them shared with us.
January 11, 2021
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Podcast: What you need to know about serotonin syndrome
What is serotonin syndrome and why does everyone inside the dental practice need to know about it? Tom Viola, RPh, stopped by to discuss the pharmacology side of the equation with this syndrome and why it's likely more important to know about it now than ever before.
January 10, 2021
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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.
October 13, 2025
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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
October 13, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
October 13, 2025
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
October 10, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
October 10, 2025
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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
October 10, 2025
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
October 9, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
October 9, 2025
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