Thursday, February 28, 2019
It's a common scenario for dentists: Patients come to your office complaining of jaw pain. They may also mention that they're getting tension headaches, and they can't get a good night's sleep. As Dr. Martin Gorman writes, it might be temporomandibular disorder (TMD). He looks at the latest technology to help with the diagnosis and treatment.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Dentists may want to ask about family members' opioid use before prescribing an opioid to a patient for oral surgery. Adolescents with persistent opioid use were nearly twice as likely to have a family member who also used opioids regularly in a new study, published on February 27.Tuesday, February 26, 2019
A goal of minimally invasive dentistry is to restore carious tissue. Researchers tested three restorative materials to see if they promoted the remineralization of carious lesions by measuring their rate of release of fluoride ions.
Navigating the changes in the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclatures (CDT codes) can be difficult for even the most organized dental practices. In the first of a two-part series, Christine Alfano of Vyne is here to help you stay on top of the changes.
DrBicuspid.com presented the Dental Excellence Award trophies at the recent Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. The annual awards recognize outstanding new products and services.Monday, February 25, 2019
CHICAGO - Dental school is great for learning the clinical skills dentists need to excel in their profession. But navigating life after school requires more than technical knowledge, according to Dr. Alan J. Acierno, CEO of dental service/support (DSO) organization DecisionOne Dental Partners. He shares some advice for dental students about life after graduation.
You want and need for your new associate to be a success. This begins with how you welcome this new team member to your staff. A new associate should be viewed as an asset to the dental team and the office. As the practice leader, you should make this clear in word and action, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip.Saturday, February 23, 2019
CHICAGO - The Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. with almost 30,000 dentists and dental professionals attending. DrBicuspid.com offers a look at a busy second day of the meeting, covering new products, clinical and practice management presentation highlights, industry news, and more.Friday, February 22, 2019
CHIGAGO - The end of February may be nearing, but it's not too late to celebrate Children's Dental Health Month in your practice. Dr. John S. Rutkauskas spoke with DrBicupsid.com about ways to mark the occasion at the Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting.
Getting promoted can be very exciting, but a title change comes with added responsibility. Practice management consultant Teresa Duncan has gathered a list of common mistakes that first-time supervisors make and offers tips to avoid committing them. In part one of her new series, she tackles taking on too much responsibility and relationships.
CHICAGO - DrBicuspid.com wraps up a busy first day of the Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. Editor-in-Chief Tony Edwards and Associate Editor Theresa Pablos talk about innovative products and new booths on the exhibit floor, as well as preview interviews with clinical leaders.Thursday, February 21, 2019
If your practice is trying to hire for an open position, you already know that the unemployment rate is at an all-time low, and the war for amazing talent is at an all-time high. Too often, though, dental practices rush to fill a position and ignore the flags that suggest a candidate isn't right for the practice, writes dental hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl. She offers three tips to help your practice avoid hiring the wrong candidate.Wednesday, February 20, 2019
A patient called periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg for a second opinion on her gum issues. He writes that this patient's case illustrates why a big-picture approach is needed when it comes to treating periodontal disease.
A highlight of the upcoming 2019 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall with hundreds of companies showcasing their products. Here is the second part of our preview of new and recently introduced products, including imaging, practice management, and restorative products and services.
Which pain reliever do you prescribe for patients experiencing pain from their untreated endodontic symptoms? A new study compared the intranasal form of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ketorolac with a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen to see which is more effective.Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Monday, February 18, 2019
Maintaining a practice's cash flow is necessary yet often more difficult than it should be. Dayna Johnson, founder of Rae Dental Management, considers her experiences with how practices handle billing and cash flow, and offers practical tips for practices that use Dentrix.Friday, February 15, 2019
Children with cerebral palsy may have more dental caries and a lower oral health-related quality of life, according to the findings of a recent study. These findings may have to do with movement and eating limitations associated with the neurological condition.Thursday, February 14, 2019
Do you know what it takes to be a great leader? Having a solid understanding of leadership can help you better guide and motivate your team, Dr. Roger P. Levin notes in his latest column. He details five components of leadership to help you improve in your role as a practice leader.Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Digital 3D scanners are revolutionary tools for measuring changes in orthodontics, periodontics, and tooth wear. As little research has focused on obtaining the proper alignment from the data, researchers compared three different alignment techniques to see which was most accurate.
Is the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index useful for evaluating a large group of children? Moreover, are the results linked to familial factors, such as parental oral health knowledge, education, or socioeconomic status? To learn more, researchers assessed hundreds of 6- and 7-year-olds.Tuesday, February 12, 2019
When a doctor refers a patient to a specialist, the patient is left to schedule the appointment at the other practice. Rather than having the patient do the work, Jill Shue of Custom Dental Solutions outlines a plan using teledentistry to make it more likely needed treatment occurs.Monday, February 11, 2019
When you have to decide between clear aligners and traditional braces, which treatment option is best for your patients? Researchers reviewed multiple scientific studies to evaluate the pros and cons of both tooth movement techniques.Friday, February 8, 2019
Newly trained dentists know how to wash their hands, right? Apparently not, according to a new study. Investigators observed hygiene practices of postgraduate-year dentists, with the results suggesting that more education on correct hand-washing procedures and greater monitoring of hand hygiene behavior are needed.Thursday, February 7, 2019
When patients call your practice, they're interested in learning something about your practice and in making an appointment. However, if their questions can't be answered, they may go elsewhere, writes practice management consultant Sally McKenzie. She offers three practical reasons your team should use scripts for patient calls.Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Monday, February 4, 2019
Which U.S. states have the most and fewest dentists per capita? Which have the best and worst overall dental health? A January 31 report from a personal finance website has the answers to those questions.Friday, February 1, 2019
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