Los Angeles Dentist Charged with Sexually Abusing His Patients
2021-06-16
Emad Fathy Moawad of Marina del Rey, California, has been charged with sexually abusing nine patients at his Los Angeles dental office, according to Los
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Tool Aids Communication with Patients Who Have Learning Disabilities
2021-06-16
The British Dental Association (BDA) is promoting a free set of downloadable Makaton prompt cards to help break down barriers in communication with patients in
Dentistry largely exempted from new COVID-19 workplace regulations
2021-06-16
The American Dental Association (ADA) is pleased dental practices are largely exempt from the new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 issued for health care
Delta Dental companies invested $102.5 million in communities across the country in 2020
2021-06-16
Today, the Delta Dental Institute released its 2020 Community Impact Report, highlighting the investments the Delta Dental companies and their foundations made in 2020 to
LDCs agree that a decade of delay and kicking the can down the road needs to stop
2021-06-16
Contract reform and addressing the challenges from COVID-19 and a poorly funded NHS service, were among the topics debated at the second online local dental
Spark Aligners gets FDA clearance for kids with primary, secondary teeth
2021-06-16
The aligners are made with TruGEN material, which is meant to be clearer, more comfortable and more stain-resistant than other aligners. They can be used
Colgate initiative to provide migrant families, children with dental supplies
2021-06-16
Respite shelters supporting migrants will receive more than 25,000 units of toothpaste, toothbrushes and soap from Colgate through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program. Recipients
New claims against Massachusetts dentist accused of cheating Medicaid program
2021-06-16
Mouhab Rizkallah, DDS, originally was accused of submitting false claims to Massachusetts’ Medicaid program, MassHealth, in February. The claims added June 10 allege that Dr.
Rotter to Retire as Dean of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
2021-06-16
Bruce Rotter, DMD, MS, dean of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), will retire in December. He was named dean in
AAID Quiz Helps People Determine If Dental Implants Are Right for Them
2021-06-16
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has developed an online quiz to help people determine if they are a candidate for dental implants. Designed
Are you looking for malocclusion and airway issues with your child patients?
2021-06-16
Every dentist should consider early detection of malocclusion and airway problems, Myofunctional Orthodontics says. Every dentist must strike a balance between patient health outcomes and
Delta Dental donated $102.5M in 2020
2021-06-16
The annual report highlights the organization’s community investments nationwide. This year’s report shows an increase in giving from 2019, which the report stated was in