Tina M. Calloway, CDA

Dental Assistant
Reinventing the role of the dental assistant
Do you have what it takes to become a "mastermind" dental assistant and join a "top gun" dental team?
July 15, 2010
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Dental Assistant
Technology and timing open new doors for dental assistants
What does it take to be an outstanding dental assistant? Passion, commitment, and a mentor who is willing to encourage every member of the dental team to reach his or her professional goals.
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A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.
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Man sentenced for trying to extort orthodontist
By Melissa Busch
A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.
November 15, 2024
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Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation
By Melissa Busch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance of balancing public health and individual choice.
November 15, 2024
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This simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum disease
By Ava Barros
The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
November 15, 2024
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Valuing a dental practice when there's a dispute
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
When a dental practice valuation is being prepared to resolve a dispute, there is more involved than a valuation for a dental practice sale, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
November 15, 2024
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Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
By Melissa Busch
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
November 14, 2024
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NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
The director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated.
November 14, 2024
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Things that affect patients' access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report highlights that improving oral health requires understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by underserved populations.
November 14, 2024
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Addressing bullying in your dental practice
By Lisa Lash
Employees who refuse to change their behavior or comply with standards have no place in your dental practice, Lisa Lash writes. Here's how to address bullying behavior in your workplace.
November 14, 2024
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'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor impairments.
November 14, 2024
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Here's what landed one dental practice in hot water with OSHA
By Kevin Henry
In the hopes of raising awareness for other dental practices, compliance expert Linda Harvey shares what caused a New England practice to recently be handed a stiff U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine.
November 14, 2024
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VOC exposure linked to periodontitis
By Ava Barros
Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.
November 13, 2024
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5 reasons why now is the time for annual planning in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
As we near the end of 2024, annual planning is a crucial practice for dental offices aiming to thrive in a competitive, ever-evolving landscape. Here's why and how to make it happen in your practice.
November 13, 2024
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