How to lead a more productive, profitable and happy team
2019-10-09
Mark Topley discusses what can be done in practice to ensure you are doing the right things and how to maximise the effectiveness of your
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Washington state dental board charges dentist with unprofessional conduct after patient death
2019-10-09
Ellis Burke Jardine, DMD, is a prosthodontist and owner of Excel Dental. Commission officials say Dr. Jardine failed to report that a patient suffered cardiac
New Mexico dentist turns himself in after practicing without license
2019-10-09
William Gardner, DDS, is facing felony charges for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to insurance companies while his dental license was suspended. While Dr. Gardner has
Providers of illegal tooth whitening prosecuted by GDC
2019-10-09
On 3 October 2019, Rachael Barnes and Rachel Burton of Sheffield were both found guilty in their absence of illegally practising dentistry. Rachel Burton was
Poor dental health linked to bowel cancer, study finds
2019-10-09
Researchers analyzed data from 1,564 colonoscopy patients and found that patients visiting the dentist every six months had a 52 percent lower risk for ssPs
NYU to Study Artemin’s Role in Oral Cancer Pain
2019-10-09
The National Cancer Institute has awarded a $2.5 million grant to the New York University Oral Cancer Center to study the role of artemin, a
Texas clinic offers cancer patients free dental care
2019-10-09
Researchers predict 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2019. Routine screenings are the main prevention strategy. With no comprehensive oral cancer screening
Dental Sterilization Errors Take Third on List of Top 10 Health Technology Hazards
2019-10-09
The ECRI Institute has identified the top 10 health technology hazards for 2020. Surgical stapler misuse is the number one danger, followed by point-of-care ultrasound
Assistant Surgeon General Visits UTHSC College of Dentistry
2019-10-09
Rear Admiral Timothy Ricks, DMD, MPH, chief dental officer of the US Public Health Service and Assistant Surgeon General of the United States, urged students
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine becomes first U.S. dental school to acquire, implement robotic-assisted surgery
2019-10-09
Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) announced today that they have become the first U.S. dental school to acquire, install, and
Treating Peri-implantitis: An Alternative Approach
2019-10-09
We were intrigued by Dr. Edward R. Kusek’s “Treating Peri-implantitis” case report in the August 2019 issue. We respectfully acknowledge the considerable skills necessary to
Chase de Vere launches financial advice service for dentists and partners with Denplan
2019-10-09
Chase de Vere has unveiled Chase de Vere Dental, a service focused on providing independent financial advice to the dental profession and a new partnership with