Have you paid your GDC Annual Retention Fee?
2023-12-20
If you pay annually by card, make sure that you have made the payment, and ensure that the money has left your account. If you
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California dentist gets 3 years in prison for scheme to defraud NBA Players’ Health And Welfare Benefit Plan
2023-12-20
Aamir Wahab, DDS, of Beverly Hills, Calif., was charged in April 2022 with conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and wire fraud. From about 2018 to
NHS dentistry recovery plan expected in 2024, says Prime Minister
2023-12-20
The government has said a recovery plan for NHS dentistry will be published in 2024 – but failed to commit to a date. In response
ADA releases new standard for digital radiographs
2023-12-20
The new standard provides a process for dentists to produce high-quality digital radiographs, according to a Dec. 19 news release. The ADA said the guidelines
U of Rochester names new dean of medical, dental school
2023-12-20
Dr. Linehan has been with the university since 2014, first serving as chair of the department of surgery at University Rochester Medical Center, according to
18 notes on dental compensation going into 2024
2023-12-20
– Hourly pay for dentists is projected to drop nearly $14 by 2033 when adjusted for inflation. – Here is the average annual salary for
Ohio dentist retires after 61 years of practice
2023-12-20
Dale Hazelbaker, DDS, opened his practice in Springfield, Ohio, in 1966. Leslie Pinson, DDS, will take on Dr. Hazelbaker’s staff and patients once Dr. Hazelbaker’s
The trend that could accelerate DSO consolidation
2023-12-20
Kristen Cusack, CEO of Phase 1 Equity, spoke with Becker’s about the DSO’s goals for 2024 and the trends she is following in dentistry. Note:
Catherine Rutland’s reflections on 2023
2023-12-20
Catherine Rutland, clinical director for Denplan, shares her insight into the challenges of 2023 and what Denplan will be doing to remedy them in 2024. As the
Smile Direct Club was a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
2023-12-19
Following Smile Direct Club’s closure, the dental profession discusses the risks it posed to patient safety and the role of regulation in the aligner industry.
Let There be Light! Choosing the Right Light for Your Operatory
2023-12-19
Proper lighting is critical in dentistry. Afterall, you can’t treat what you can’t see! Here are some points to consider when choosing operatory lighting. • Brightness:
NHS dentistry is at a ‘tipping point’, says profession
2023-12-19
The government has failed to offer any concrete plans to meet its goal of ‘accessible and available’ NHS dentistry. This is according to the British