Study finds increased rate of tooth loss in diabetics
December 9th 2015The CDC recently announced that diabetes rates in the United States have dropped for the first time in 25 years – but the news wasn’t so positive for dental health. Although diabetes rates are dropping, diabetics are still twice as likely as their non-diabetic counterparts to lose teeth.
Study finds material that could make stronger dental fillings
December 8th 2015The search for the perfect material for optimal dental fillings has been ongoing, but now researchers think they may have found the answer. While composite fillings often aren’t strong enough and metal fillings can corrode, a recent study discovered that graphene oxide might make a great alternative to these traditional materials.
A dental guide to cross-coding for oral cancer screening
December 8th 2015Dental professionals are a patient’s primary source of screening within the oral cavity; thus attention must be paid to the most common oral malignancy: squamous cell carcinoma. Historically such malignancies were attributed only to patients with a history of extensive alcohol and tobacco use. However, other risk factors such as human papilloma virus and medication use are shifting the profession’s perception of who may be at risk for oral cancer.
ADHA/Wrigley help hygienists educate about importance of diet, oral care
December 7th 2015It’s common knowledge that eating the wrong things can be bad for one’s teeth – especially if proper oral hygiene is not observed afterward. However, the changing face of Americans’ diet has an impact beyond candy and cavities.
The importance of dental compensation studies
December 7th 2015There is a list of examples that will be addressed to explain the importance of compensation studies for the dental practice. Just like the importance of a written agreement when two or more partners exist in a dental practice to detail the role of each partner, among other things, compensation can become a disagreeable topic when the focus is after a dental practice is in full operating mode.
On a mission: How one dentist is educating patients
December 7th 2015For Nancy Shelton, DDS, attending her nephew’s graduation ceremony at Loma Linda University last spring was an emotional event. Not only because of the pride she felt for her nephew but also because she recognized that it had been 40 years since she had donned a cap and gown, taking part in Loma Linda’s dental school graduation ceremony herself.
No need for dental drills? New study finds tooth decay can be stopped and reversed without drilling
December 7th 2015A University of Sydney study has revealed that tooth decay (dental caries) can be stopped, reversed, and prevented without the need for the traditional 'fill and drill' approach that has dominated dental care for decades.
7 behavioral cues that lead to increased treatment acceptance
December 7th 2015Most big dental consulting groups will use some version of DISC personality types to introduce a dental team to the fact that both the team and the clients have different personalities and react to information in different ways.
Introducing four classes designed for dental assistants at the 2016 Yankee Dental Congress
December 6th 2015In an era when CE courses designed specifically for assistants are often overlooked, Modern Dental Assistant and Yankee Dental Congress have teamed up to ensure that doesn't happen at the Boston meeting.
The DMD Check-Up: Hollywood Dentist Sues Over A-List Client 'Theft'
December 4th 2015A "dentist to the stars" claims former employees went too far to steal clients from his practice. That story tops this week's DMD Check-Up, a new weekly feature where we'll bring you the top dental industry news, personal finance tips, and lifestyle articles from around the web.
Dental crime: Thief steals whitening strips, toothbrushes, sells them to pawn shop
December 4th 2015A Florida man was arrested recently after reportedly stealing $450 in teeth whitening strips and toothbrushes from his local CVS pharmacy and selling them to a pawn shop, according to a Sun Sentinel article.
Risky business: HIPAA compliance and the importance of risk analysis assessments
December 3rd 2015As we have discussed in many previous articles, HIPAA has changed the way that dental practices need to operate. Not only do dentists need to be current on the latest technology and IT systems, but they must also ensure that they incorporate technologies in a HIPAA-compliant manner.