Building a community one adventure at a time
2022-12-07
Connection: Drs. Stephanie Ganter and Bob McNeill record their YouTube show Between Two Teeth. Photos courtesy of Drs. Ganter and McNeill. Their YouTube channel is
Dental Practice
Clinicians are feeling the pain of prolonged mask use
2022-12-01
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are experiencing orofacial pain, including temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), related to the ongoing use of N95 filtering facepiece respirators and masks. The
ADA responds to No Surprises Act request for information
2022-11-22
The ADA believes that requirements related to advanced explanation of benefits should be applicable to dental plans as they work in concert with good faith
CMS establishes new code for dental surgeries performed in hospitals
2022-11-16
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has agreed to establish a new dental billing and payment system to improve access to dental
Coding and insurance considerations for dentures
2022-11-16
Like life, tooth loss happens. Whether due to periodontal disease, decay, fracture, injuries, cancer, or just plain wearing out, dental professionals are bound to replace
Half of dentists surveyed report patients high during dental visits
2022-11-07
More than half of dentists responding to a new ADA survey report seeing patients who are high on marijuana or another drug during dental visits.
Dental issues up for vote in Tuesday’s U.S. election
2022-11-06
On November 8, U.S. voters will go to the polls to weigh in on many issues affecting dentistry, including the possible reelection of several dentists
Tips for preparing your practice for a recession
2022-11-02
Mr. Schiff Worried the country may be headed into a recession? Earlier this year, an ADA Health Policy Institute survey noted that 34% of dentists
Prosthetic knee outcomes worse for patients with implants
2022-10-20
Patients who had dental caries or implant placement one year before total knee arthroplasty have more complications, including heart attacks, according to a study published
How to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teeth
2022-10-19
All dental plans, regardless of their type, have limitations on the benefits and policy provisions that, at times, will result in a denial of coverage
Week in Review: Tooth loss and mortality risk | New dental assistant laws | The latest from SmileCon
2022-10-14
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Oral health is tied to everything from Alzheimer’s disease to arthritis, and new research is showing that the mouth is also linked
The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
2022-10-11
When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you’re like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago.
