Healthy Smiles Improve Self-Confidence
2019-12-04
More than a quarter of adults in the United States are insecure about their oral health, according to a survey from Cigna. The poll of
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Alaska dentist on trial for Medicaid fraud, performing procedures without permission
2019-12-04
Seth Lookhart, DMD, and his former office manager, Shauna Cranford, are accused of fraudulently billing nearly $2 million in intravenous sedation during 2016. Charges were
Mobile Dental Unit Wins Mutual of America Award
2019-12-04
The WV Health Right Mobile Dental Unit program has won Honorable Mention in the Mutual of America 2019 Community Partnership Award competition. WV Health Right works with local
Longer hours needed to maintain same levels of dental pay
2019-12-04
Three quarters (75%) of dentists feel they have to work longer hours to maintain the same levels of dental pay. Consequently 82% believe it is becoming
How to Prevent Wine-Stained Teeth
2019-12-04
As the holidays approach, many folks indulge in more wine than usual—and that could lead to more stained teeth, according to Uchenna Akosa, DDS, head
3 dental companies to watch
2019-12-04
The growth is attributed to the rising demand, increasing cosmetic needs and emerging technologies. Here are three companies to keep an eye on: 1. Align
Project to Tackle Oral and Systemic Health Education in Appalachia
2019-12-04
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars leadership program has selected a team from the University of Kentucky to address children’s health and education in Appalachia.
Wake up call: Aussie teens losing out on a good night’s sleep thanks to energy drinks
2019-12-04
Energy drinks are contributing to poor sleep among Aussie teens, with new research showing those who drank these highly caffeinated drinks at least once a
Architect of Landmark Dental Training Program Honored With Prestigious Award
2019-12-04
The American Dental Education Association will honor longtime Brooklyn dentist and NYU Langone faculty member Neal A. Demby, DMD, MPH, with its 2020 William J. Gies Award
Bookkeeper gets prison time for stealing $600k+ from Illinois dentist
2019-12-04
Caren Irsuto, 56, received a six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft and theft. Her husband, Scott Irsuto, was sentenced to two
So You’ve Made a Major Mistake as a Practice Leader—Now What?
2019-12-04
Dr. Burbank was devastated. He’d gone to a conference and learned about a great new service that he couldn’t wait to offer in his practice.
Managing Space in a 5 Year Old Patient: Case Report
2019-12-04
Main Content Case Study A 5 years old female patient presented to dental clinic with a chief complaint of pain in upper right and lower