Looking back on 2020 and forward to 2021
2020-12-04
As we head for the finish line of 2020, Chris Barrow pauses for thought to look back at the year and asks ‘What just happened?’
News
12 DSOs making headlines in November
2020-12-03
Becker’s has launched this piece as a monthly feature. Contact [email protected] with any relevant news releases for next month. 1. NADG adds 17 practices this
Two-thirds of dentists experiencing lower patient volume, ADA poll shows
2020-12-03
The ADA received 19,000 responses when it began conducting the survey during the week of March 23, and new results have been released every two
Rising dental sales drive Patterson’s Q2 fiscal results
2020-12-03
Patterson reported stronger-than-expected fiscal results Dec. 2 as dental offices continued to reopen after spring lockdowns. Net sales increased to $1.55 billion for the fiscal
Ceramic Implants
2020-12-03
Zirconia implants have revolutionized Implant dentistry like composite restorations surpassed amalgam restorations. Commercially available titanium implants have been considered the gold standard since its inception
ADA Seeks Volunteers for Teledentistry Standards Working Group
2020-12-03
The ADA is looking for volunteers to join a new standards working group on teledentistry. The group will determine the best technical practices for the
Operation Moonshot: how effective is the track and trace system?
2020-12-03
If we shoot for the moon but miss, asks Kevin Lewis, will we all end up seeing stars? Encore un fois. Not quite a lockdown
Man fined after defecating on dental surgery doorstep
2020-12-03
A man was slapped with a fine after he was seen defecating on the doorstep of a dental practice. CCTV captured John Roulin ‘squatting down’
Younger dentists, female dentists more likely to participate in CHIP, ADA poll finds
2020-12-03
The ADA released results in August after surveying dentists throughout the country about their participation in CHIP. Below are the percentages of dentists who participate
First research from GDC programme on COVID-19 in oral health and dentistry
2020-12-03
We published new research today, that reveals that while most people (61%) feel just as confident about visiting the dentist as they did before the
States ranked by dentists’ participation in CHIP
2020-12-03
The ADA released results in August after surveying dentists throughout the country about their participation in CHIP. Below is a ranking of the states based
Delta Dental of Illinois updates PPO fee schedule, increases some maximum plan allowances
2020-12-03
Dentists within the network were notified of the changes and mailed a copy of the new fee schedule. Delta Dental of Illinois increased the Delta