Hepatitis B and associated factors among dentists

2018-07-28

Main Content Hepatitis B is a DNA virus with double-stranded, which is a species of genus orthohepadnavirus and a member of family viruses known as

Are dentists contributing to an antibiotic overuse?

2018-05-29

Main Content Before early 20th century, folk or traditional medicine was widely practiced all over the world to treat infections. The advent of antibiotic Penicillin

Virtual Dental Museum Explores the Patron Saint of Dentistry

2017-11-22

As diets in Western Europe began to include more starchy foods in the 14th century, dental discomfort began to grow with no remedy in sight,

Spike in Syphilis Cases Keeps Dentists on Alert

2017-11-10

Syphilis rates are at their highest since 1993, with 8.7 cases per 100,000 people in 2015 and 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control

When Dentists Should Prescribe Opioids—and When They Shouldn’t

2017-11-02

Every day, 90 people die in the United States from an overdose that involves an opioid. At least 2 million people suffer from opioid use

Best Practices for Terminating Employees to Avoid Wrongful Discharge

2017-10-26

Do you cringe at the thought of firing your employees? A great dental team is key to having a successful practice. But to achieve this

Sentinel Partners With MB2 Dental Solutions

2017-10-24

Private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners has partnered with dental service organization MB2 Dental Solutions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Beginning with 2

Dentists Can Provide Trick or Treat Goodies, Too

2017-10-24

Halloween celebrates plenty of make-believe horrors, but it also can be very dangerous for your patients’ teeth. Nobody wants to miss out on parties and

Dentists and Patients Can Make Beautiful Music Together,Dentists and Patients Can Make Beautiful Music Together

2017-10-19

During my 55 years of practicing pediatric dentistry, I have been an ardent advocate of informal music therapy as an essential tool for enhancing communication

Dentists Make Few Errors Compared to Their Medical Colleagues

2017-10-17

While most Americans have positive experiences with the healthcare system, 21% of adults have personally experienced a medical error at some point in their lives,

Teach Your Patients About Oral Health and Overall Wellness

2017-10-16

A new survey from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that some Americans are unaware of the connection between their oral health and overall

Dentsply Sirona Offers Discounts to Hurricane Victims

2017-10-12

Dentsply Sirona will offer an extra 10% discount on manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing through the end of the year on all equipment sales to dentists