WVU to study lung disease prevention in dentistry
2019-06-13
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has announced it will be conducting a new study on how dental professionals come into contact with
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Calif. dentist charged with 75 counts of billing fraud
2019-06-12
A California dentist has been charged with insurance fraud for submitting reimbursement claims to private insurance companies for dental work that allegedly was never performed.
The personalized revolution is coming
2019-05-20
Dennis Abbott, DDS, lives in the future. It’s not unusual for the general dentist to review blood work, salivary DNA analysis, and bacterial profiles before
CDA Presents 2019: Look for hidden caries risk factors
2019-05-16
A patient claims to brush and floss, but the decay keeps coming back. What gives? Jean Creasey, DDS, spoke about caries risk factors, including not-so-obvious
Survey: U.S. patients unfamiliar with dental terms
2019-05-14
Insurer Delta Dental has released results from a survey showing that many U.S. adults are not familiar with key dental terms, such as sealant and
Dentists can aid in detecting signs of domestic violence
2019-05-01
Up to 75% of head and neck trauma associated with domestic violence includes an oral injury. This means dentists could be the first healthcare providers
Patient communication improves perio treatment outcomes
2019-04-28
Talking with patients about their periodontal disease risk may encourage them to become active participants in their oral care, according to a new study in
Infographic: Best states for children’s dental health 2019
2019-04-21
Iowa is the best U.S. state for children’s dental health in 2019, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub ranked all
Study: Dentist Medicaid participation lower than expected
2019-04-07
Obtaining accurate data on which dentists see Medicaid patients and how many patients they treat can be difficult. Researchers looked at these issues, and their
Week in Review: Sealant awareness | CDT code changes | Unneeded CT scans
2019-04-04
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental sealants are one of the most commonly used tools to help prevent dental decay, but more than half of U.S. adults
Second Opinion: Should you change your scrap recycling program?
2019-03-18
Of the many things on your mind as a dentist, the price of precious metals may not be the first thing you think about. However,
Do’s and don’ts for promoting your implant services
2019-03-10
Given the huge number of edentulous people, most patients are likely to know someone who could benefit from implant treatment. This service should get special