AACD foundation honored for Give Back A Smile program

2015-06-15

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Give Back A Smile (GBAS) program has been awarded a Power of A Gold Award by

2013 Medicare data: $60 per service for oral health providers

2015-06-15

In 2013, oral health-related providers received an average of $60 per Medicare service performed, according to research from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

ADHA/Henry Schein Innovation Center to debut at ADHA meeting

2015-06-15

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and Henry Schein have partnered to launch the new ADHA/Henry Schein Innovation Center during the ADHA annual meeting, held June

Hahn honored by AAID, launches implant system

2015-06-14

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) honored Jack Hahn, DDS, with a Lifetime Achievement Award on June 12 at the academy’s summer meeting in

Week in Review: OIG and Texas Medicaid payments; bringing on an associate; HIPAA issues

2015-06-11

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Texas owes the U.S. government $133 million for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid treatments from 2008 to 2010, according to a new report by

Study: Midazolam eases children’s predental surgery anxiety

2015-06-10

A dose of oral midazolam may be a useful treatment option for children with predental surgery anxiety, according to a recent study in the Journal

Coltene launches Affinis black edition of impression material

2015-06-10

Coltene has launched its Affinis heavy-body impression material in a black edition. The black tray material provides readability of impressions when used with gold- or

Cosmetic dentistry on the rise in the U.K.

2015-06-09

More than a quarter of people in the U.K. have had cosmetic dental treatment, according to a survey from the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

OIG: Texas owes $133M for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid services

2015-06-08

Texas owes the U.S. government $133 million for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid treatments from 2008 to 2010, according to a new report by the Office of

CDC study finds high rate of periodontitis in U.S. adults

2015-06-07

There is a high level of periodontitis among U.S. adults age 30 and older, especially among the Hispanic population, according to a new study by

Lifetime’s cosmetic dentistry show airs throughout June

2015-06-07

Lifetime’s new reality show, “Smile,” which premiered on May 28 and focuses on changing the lives of people with severe aesthetic dental problems, will continue

Study: Intranasal midazolam is effective for kids

2015-06-07

Intranasal midazolam is an effective alternative to the oral version for children undergoing dental treatments, according to a new study. Researchers found that when dentists