Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesDentists, practices settle U.S., state kickback lawsuitTwo dentists and their practices have reached a settlement with U.S. and state authorities who sued them for allegedly operating a Medicaid kickback scheme.May 7, 2024Alternative Pain TherapiesA dread-reducing device may be just what dental patients wantedA device being developed by a dentist and mechanical engineering students may help put dental patients at ease.May 3, 2024Team ManagementA Colo. GOP chair boycotts dental practice for employing trans workerThe fundraising chair of the Colorado Republican Party is boycotting a pediatric dental practice in the state for reportedly employing a front-desk employee who identifies as transgender.May 2, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryIt may be time to have tough conversations with dental patientsClinicians need to keep it real when they are discussing the potential success and failure of dental procedures with patients.May 2, 2024Legal Issues2 dentists, practices sued by U.S., state authoritiesU.S. and state authorities recently filed a lawsuit against two dentists and their practices for allegedly engaging in a Medicaid kickback scheme.April 17, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryElephant once owned by King of Pop recovering from dental surgeryAn African elephant once owned by pop star Michael Jackson underwent dental surgery at a zoo in Florida.April 4, 2024Legal IssuesDentist asks U.S. Supreme Court to change retirement lawA dentist has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to make a major significant change to a retirement law.March 27, 2024Dental AssistantDentistry wants universal rules for dental assisting in the U.S.Dentistry is ready for a national framework for dental assisting professional requirements.March 25, 2024WhiteningStrips with this ingredient may mean whiter, brighter teethThis type of bleaching strip whitened and brightened teeth, according to new research.March 21, 2024Hygiene ToolsStudent wins for whale-shaped toothbrush guide for kids"Swishy," a whale-shaped gadget invented to help young kids brush their teeth better and longer, is on display today at the Inspired Home Show in Chicago.March 19, 2024Page 1 of 116Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsSmoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease riskAlone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.PodcastsPodcast: Estela Vargas dives deeper into dental practices getting paid for oral cancer screeningsOral-Systemic LinkTrouble keeping an erection? The culprit may be in your mouthBrainPoor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementiaSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand
