Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Office Management
Dental duets: Why we need improved technology interoperability to achieve optimal dental practice workflows
The authors believe the lack of interoperability among many innovative technologies poses a significant barrier to their effective implementation in dental practices and impedes the rate of adoption.
August 20, 2024
Dentist Digital Tablet
Infection Control
What the new WHO report validating 'aerosol transmission' over distances means for dentistry
Dr. Margaret Scarlett says the World Health Organization (WHO) report emphasizes the need to scrutinize airborne transmission of infections in dental offices, not just blood-borne infections.
May 8, 2024
Dentist Patient Ppe
Insurance
Second Opinion: Data needed now for dental Medicare plan
Political lobbying around Medicare dental benefits misses one key point: Seniors need dental benefits now. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes why data collection is essential to creating an immediate program that works for Medicare beneficiaries and small business dentists.
October 20, 2021
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Patient Communication
Clearing up the WHO chaos with clear patient communication
In the wake of the recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO), there are three critical messages dental practices need to convey to their patients, writes Dr. Margaret Scarlett. She discusses those messages, as well as why it's so important to alleviate fears while practicing safe dentistry in the time of COVID-19.
September 7, 2020
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Dental Practice
Tips for wading through the chaos about the safety of dental care
Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes that patients were confused by the limitation of dental care to emergencies in March and April and the reopening in May and June. Then, in mid-August, a statement from the World Health Organization again urged deferral of routine dental care. How do we allay the fears of nervous dental team members and patients? She offers some advice and ideas.
August 31, 2020
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Dental Practice
Tips for preparing for the 'new normal' in dentistry
Dr. Margaret Scarlett has a simple message: Reopening your practice doesn't mean you'll be practicing dentistry the same way you were at the start of the year. She offers some advice and thoughts on what needs to change within the practice when patients begin to come back.
April 30, 2020
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Dental Practice
When can I reopen my practice safely? Rely on data, not dates
Like so many of you, Dr. Margaret Scarlett is ready to start seeing nonemergency patients again. When might that happen? Dr. Scarlett gives you her ideas on why some key indicators will play a bigger role in that decision than anything else.
April 15, 2020
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Infection Control
Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
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Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
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Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
By Kevin Henry
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
September 16, 2024
Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter on the set
Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.
September 16, 2024
Handcuffs
Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
By Melissa Busch
Missing teeth may cause pain in a surprising place, according to a new study.
September 16, 2024
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New study shades intraoral scanners
By Ava Barros
The trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
September 16, 2024
Intraoral Scanner 2
ADHA releases stance on fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
September 16, 2024
Water Drink
Do's and don'ts for practice analysis
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Much like the numbers you receive at an annual wellness exam -- your blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. -- data inform dentists about their practice's health. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines what to do and not do when assessing the health of your practice.
September 16, 2024
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Looking to hire a new dental assistant? These are the interview questions you should ask
By Kevin Henry
In a new episode of "The Dental HR Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses what to do and not to do when it comes to the hiring process for your dental practice.
September 14, 2024
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It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with women
By Melissa Busch
If dental teams aren't discussing this with women, they may be missing a golden opportunity.
September 14, 2024
Woman Dental Office Di Studio
Podcast: How dentists create and motivate the productive dental assistant
By Kevin Henry
Our chat with Productive Dentist Academy Co-Founder and CEO Victoria Peterson reveals how some dental practices are getting the most out of their dental assistants.
September 14, 2024
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Dental manager sues ex-employer for disability discrimination
By Melissa Busch
A dental office manager has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit accusing her employer of falsely firing her.
September 13, 2024
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This gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis
By Ava Barros
A bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
September 13, 2024
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Dentist hauled off to jail for violating probation
By Melissa Busch
A dentist, who was previously sentenced for millions in Medicaid fraud, was sent to jail for violating his probation.
September 12, 2024
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