Legal vs. Factual Disability: Complications Caused by Disciplinary Action
June 1st 2017One hotly contested issue that arises in certain disability cases is when a professional, whether a doctor, dentist, chiropractor, podiatrist, or lawyer, is faced with disciplinary action from the governmental agency charged with overseeing such conduct, and seeks to file a claim for disability benefits.Â
Road Trips: America's Iconic Drives
June 1st 2017Scenic road trips deliver some of America's best sites. Follow these seven iconic drives to waterfalls, canyons, and mountain peaks. Several cut through national parks, some follow winding rivers and others lead through flat bayous and ascend mountains, offering panoramic views.
Study Suggests Dental Lab Techs Have Increased Mesothelioma Risk
May 30th 2017A 14-year study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine shows how dental lab technicians in the U.S. may be at risk for developing mesothelioma. The Italian study identified four patients who developed mesothelioma after working in dental laboratories. Researchers hypothesized that the technicians were exposed to asbestos contained in casting rings.
St. Augustine: Your Beach Vacation Guide
May 30th 2017St. Augustine, Florida, makes for an ideal summer vacation destination for two reasons. The first, it's 20 miles of beaches. The second, St. Augustine, America's oldest continually inhabited European settlement, boasts an ample number of historic sites. Here's what to do while you're in town.
New Study Suggests Dentin can be Strengthened by Grape Seed Extract
May 26th 2017A new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago's School of Dentistry shows that grape seed extract could be beneficial in strengthening dentin, thus helping to prevent filling failure. Typically, resin fillings have a lifespan of five to seven years. Adding to that lifespan by strengthening dentin, thus promoting filling adherence, could save dental costs as populations age.
You Just Graduated Dental School. Now What?
May 25th 2017Dental school graduation season is upon us. Though the years of hard study have just ended for recent grads, many new, business-related challenges lie ahead, many of which predecessors didn't have to contend with. Dentist's Money Digest® reached out to several dental professionals to get their take on what new dentists need to keep in mind as they begin the next leg of their clinical journey.
AGD 2017: Viva Las Dentists! Your Vegas Travel Guide
May 25th 2017Academy of General Dentistry attendees, the bright-lights city is going to set your soul on fire. The AGD's annual meeting comes to Sin City July 13-15. When you're not learning or cruising the convention floor, you'll probably want to take in some of the classic Vegas attractions. Here's how to make sure you have a good time without losing your shirt in the process.
Cybersecurity Spending to Increase to $65 Billion in Next 5 Years
May 25th 2017A new report from Cybersecurity Ventures puts cybersecurity spending in healthcare at $65 billion by the time 2021 rolls around. The report pegs industry growth to the rise of cloud-based data storage and telemedicine services, such as teledentistry. The news follows the recent Wancry cyber attack that crippled England's National Health Service.
The terrifying threat ransomware poses to your dental practice
May 25th 2017What exactly is ransomware-and how big of a threat is it to your dental practice?With the recent news of what many consider to be the largest ransomware attack in the history of the planet, I think it’s important to understand more about this issue and how to deal with it.These are the questions I get every day and my response to them: