6 dental Medicaid, Medicare updates to know
2024-02-12
1. Seyed Hamid Tofigh, DDS, was ordered to pay $8.5 million in restitution for Medicaid fraud. 2. The Nebraska legislature advanced a bill that would
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9 numbers making the dental industry optimistic
2024-02-12
Fourteen states now authorize dental therapists to treat patients. About 28 percent of dental assistants and 47% of dental hygienists are satisfied with their compensation.
Category Spotlight: CORE-FLO DC and CORE-FLO DC Lite
2024-02-12
Ideal for core buildup, post cementation, and as a dentin replacement material, both CORE-FLO and CORE-FLO DC Lite are dual-cure core materials that are delivered
Dental nurse erased from register for falsifying CPD certificates
2024-02-12
A dental nurse has been struck off for falsifying CPD certificates after being notified that she had not completed the required hours. The Professional Conduct
Category Spotlight: iVac System
2024-02-12
When it comes to irrigating root canals, Pac-Dent’s iVac Irrigation System offers 3 distinct advantages based on years of endodontic research and science for root
Why customise the dental scaffold for alveolar height augmentation?
2024-02-12
Traditionally, customising a titanium mesh for alveolar height augmentation involves a lengthy process of 3D metal printing. This requires extended communication between the surgeon and
Reality check: Migrants not to blame for crisis in NHS dentistry
2024-02-12
The Daily Telegraph reported on 7 February that voices in the Conservative Party and Reform leader Richard Tice were claiming the number of new arrivals
InDaily: SA-Developed Oral Health Range Hits Local Shelves by David Simmons
2024-02-12
Author – David SimmonsLink to InDaily article “All proceeds from a South Australian-designed and developed toothbrush and toothpaste range will be reinvested in the Australian
Dental Expert Reveals the Worst Pancake Toppings for Your Teeth
2024-02-12
With Pancake Day approaching, dental expert Dr Ferakh Hamid from Aesthetique Dental Care provides expert commentary on the worst pancake toppings for your teeth and
Child tooth extractions due to decay have risen by 17%, figures show
2024-02-12
The number of children attending hospital for an extraction due to tooth decay has risen by 17%, government figures show. This comes as the Office
North of England Dentistry Show – one month to go
2024-02-11
With the 2024 North of England Dentistry Show just a month away, find out all the reasons to attend here… On Saturday 9 March 2024,
Dental Practice Accelerator: setting goals
2024-02-11
The Dental Practice Accelerator programme is up and running for winner Hannan Saleem and his practice – now, the crucial work of building a roadmap for