ADA seeks exemption to proposed EPA amalgam rules

The ADA is asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to exempt dental offices from the latest proposed hazardous waste pharmaceuticals rules. This proposal includes dental amalgam disposal. New rules were proposed by the EPA in September 2015. These rules are “intended to protect water systems from hazardous waste pharmaceuticals,” according to a January 25 ADA News story. The ADA asserted that, as dental offices generate little hazardous waste, dental amalgam

Orthodontist ranks as top job in 2016

The best job in the U.S. in 2016 is being an orthodontist, according to U.S. News & World Report. Dentists, who led the list in 2015, came in second. The number of jobs for orthodontists will grow by 18%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Healthcare professions, such as orthodontist, dentist, nurse anesthetist, and pediatrician, took nine of the first 10 spots on the 100 Best Jobs of

HHS: Medicaid kids aren’t getting required dental care

Millions of children enrolled in Medicaid in California, Indiana, Louisiana, and Maryland are not getting required dental care, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The report also provides recommendations on how the states can move forward. In the report, the OIG looked in depth at whether Medicaid children in those four states were getting biannual oral

Root Canal – What You Need to Know

A lot of people is afraid of Root Canal. This dental treatment has the reputation of being painful and bothering. Well, if you’re about to get this treatment, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. A Root Canal treatment performed by qualified doctors shouldn’t cause you an insufferable pain. Of course, you need an expert doctor and to be well informed about this procedure.

U.S. judge rules for AAID over Texas board on specialist ads

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) won another legal battle on January 21, when a U.S. District judge ruled that certain regulations of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners restrict the academy’s First Amendment right to free speech. Richard Mercurio, DDS, AAID president. Image courtesy of the AAID. As a result of the decision, dentists who have earned board certification from the certifying boards sponsored by the AAID

Regulatory and Ethical Issues of Dentistry

Searching for a good dentist is not always easy, especially for new patients. In today’s market, there are many dentists with several areas of specialty. Another issue new patients have is can I really trust this dental clinic? Trusting others is not always easy and when speaking of dental work, it important to know a few things. Through this post, will share with you some of the Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Hybrid composite filler may delay caries

Resin composite mixed with bioactive glass (BAG) fillers may be able to delay secondary caries, according to a recent study. Researchers discovered that BAG fillers reduced the amount of bacteria that penetrated a tooth’s marginal gap. The study evaluated how well Streptococcus mutans bacteria penetrated composites with and without BAG. The researchers found that the composites with BAG significantly halted bacteria penetration (Dental Materials, November 24, 2015). “This suggests that

DrBicuspid.com announces the 2015 Dental Excellence Award winners

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all the candidates who made it to the final round of the 2015 HuangshanDental.com Dental Excellence Awards, along with our thanks to everyone who participated in the nominating and voting processes. Awards will be handed out at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February. Follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds for more on the

How to prevent Dental Diseases after a Medical Procedure

If you recently had a medical procedure done and you wish to know how to prevent dental diseases, we invite you to continue reading. After a medical procedure, your body is fragile and more prone to diseases and infections. Now, all these can be prevented. Through this post, we will share with you information that will help you prevent dental diseases after a medical procedure. Side Effects After a Medical

AACD survey reports high revenue per cosmetic visit

More than a quarter of responding dentists reported making $2,500 or more each time a patient comes to the office for a cosmetic procedure in a new American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) survey. An additional 40% of respondents stated that they made more than $1,000 per cosmetic patient visit, and 10% of the respondents reported that their revenue from cosmetic procedures alone was more than $1 million annually, the

Week in Review: Teaching patients oral health; legal cases; and cosmetic dentistry survey

Dear HuangshanDental.com Member, What is the best way to teach patients about oral health? The U.K.’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recently released guidelines to help dental teams create effective patient-centered oral health promotions. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos’ article here. In their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a case from a general dentist’s office. This dentist, experienced in implant placement and restoration,

Dentures – How to Choose the Right One for You

Getting dentures for the first time can be a complicated process. You need to find the right one that fits better with you. To achieve this, you’ll have to consider how the denture looks on you and how it feels. We know how hard and long this process can be, that’s why we offer you the information you need. Keep reading and find out everything about dentures and how to