AACD Launches Cosmetic Dentistry Survey

2017-11-06

Where is the cosmetic dentistry profession headed? To answer that question, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is conducting its 2017 State of the

Number of medical malpractice payment reports for dentists across 50 states: Which state ranks as No. 1 at 3.3k?

2017-11-06

Here is the number of these reports for each U.S. state and the District of Columbia: Alabama: 72Alaska: 32Arizona: 302Arkansas: 52California: 3,271Colorado: 272Connecticut: 251Delaware: 16District

Lifestyles and Genetics, Not Materials, Lead to Filling Failures

2017-11-06

People who drink alcohol and men who smoke are more likely to experience failed dental fillings, according to research led by the University of Pittsburgh

Composite Innovator Dr. Paul Belvedere Passes Away

2017-11-06

The dental community has lost one of its leaders as Paul Belvedere, DDS, died on Wednesday, November 1. An internationally renowned teacher, lecturer, author, innovator,

The Suite Life: All-Inclusive Software Solution from XLDent

2017-11-06

“The Suite Life” sounds inviting, like something you’d consider on a vacation. Wait! Maybe it is a vacation—going paperless, having a fleet of software that

Looking for Some CE Before the End of the Year?

2017-11-06

It’s getting to be the end of the year. You may be in need of some CE credits. If you’re interested in the implant variety,

Great Expressions Dental Centers promotes Greg Nodland to president: 4 things to know

2017-11-06

Here are four things to know: 1. Mr. Nodland’s career with the DSO has spanned nearly 18 years. 2. He most recently was the company’s

Oregon DCO acquired by DentaQuest: 4 key notes

2017-11-03

Here are four key notes: 1. Following the deal, Access Dental Plan will become a part of DentaQuest’s Advantage Dental, the largest DCO in Oregon.

The NeXT Generation in Amalgam Separation

2017-11-03

According to the EPA, dental practices discharge 3.7 tons of mercury to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works facilities each year and dental practices are the number one

Researchers Identify Mechanics Behind Oral Thrush Infections

2017-11-03

An international team co-led by researchers at King’s College London and the University of Pittsburgh has identified the mechanism by which the immune system first

Hinman 2018 to Host “Hinman’s Night Out” at the Georgia Aquarium

2017-11-03

The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting–the nation’s leading dental meeting and comprehensive source of continuing education in dentistry–will host “Hinman’s Night Out” at the Georgia

New York dentist Dr. Robert Gartler passes away at 92: 4 things to know

2017-11-03

Here are four things to know: 1. In 1947, he earned his dental degree from the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) Dental School. He went on