Straumann wins litigation over dental implant claims
2012-12-20
Straumann has won two important legal battles against DRS International, a maker of dental implants that has been claiming its components are compatible with, and
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Orthodontic coverage may be affected by Affordable Care Act
2012-12-19
Orthodontics is one area of dentistry that could be affected by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), according to Evelyn Ireland, executive director
Resin infiltration receives CDT classification
2012-12-09
Resin infiltration of incipient smooth surface lesions is now covered by a 2013 Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT)classification, according to DMG America, makers
Dos and don’ts for practice finance: Finding the right dental lab
2012-11-11
Most dentists have a good relationship with their dental laboratory. However, that relationship is sometimes more the result of a habit than a carefully considered
DANB certification nets dental assistants higher pay
2012-10-29
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) 2012 Salary Survey reveals that dental assistants who have earned DANB certification receive a higher salary than noncertified dental
ADA launches MouthHealthy.org mobile
2012-10-29
The ADA has launched a new version of its MouthHealthy.org website that is optimized for use on mobile devices and smartphones. The new mobile version
Patterson Dental Announces DDS Rescue Data Recovery Solution
2012-10-24
St. Paul, MN (October 18, 2012) – Patterson Dental announces DDS Rescue, a business continuity solution that includes an onsite failover server, cloud backup and
NY man gets $9.8M in tooth extraction lawsuit
2012-10-15
A New York jury has awarded $9.8 million in a malpractice lawsuit filed in March of this year by a man who was hospitalized following
Texas creates Medicaid dental fraud task force
2012-10-09
The Texas Attorney General’s Office and the Office of Inspector General at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) have formed a task force designed
Texas broadens Medicaid dental fraud probe
2012-09-04
The Texas Office of Inspector General (OIG) is investigating the company that processes authorization forms submitted by dentists for dental Medicaid procedures, including orthodontic treatment.
Iowa mulls new functions for dental hygienists, assistants
2012-08-27
Dental assistants and hygienists in Iowa may be allowed to perform additional expanded functions proposed by the Iowa Dental Association (IDA) pending state approval. The
NY dentists suffer setback in Small Smiles case
2012-08-26
A New York judge has rejected attempts by the dental chain Small Smiles and its owners and some employees to dismiss lawsuits filed by parents
