Dental Practice

Do's and don'ts for growing your practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

The keys to accelerating your practice's growth aren't mysterious or even difficult, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Implementing these two steps can propel your practice to new heights.

April 14, 2025

Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination

By Melissa Busch

A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.

April 11, 2025

Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.

April 11, 2025

Employee at LSU oral surgery clinic arrested

By Melissa Busch

A staff employee at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty Practice was arrested.

April 10, 2025

Dental HR case study: What you need to know about CE and travel legalities

By Kevin Henry

In this episode of "The DrBicuspid Podcast," Alan Twigg of Bent Ericksen & Associates discusses the critical aspects of human resources (HR) in dental practices, focusing on the legal implications of continuing education (CE) travel for team members.

April 10, 2025

What gun violence may mean for your teeth

By Melissa Busch

Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.

April 9, 2025

Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.

April 8, 2025

Patients OK paying the same for teledentistry as in-person

By Melissa Busch

Patients may not only be willing to attend an initial dental consultation or review via video, but they may also be willing to pay what they would if they attended in-person visits.

April 7, 2025

Want to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.

By Ava Barros

This tool may improve dentists' posture, reducing ergonomic risks and potentially lowering the likelihood of occupational musculoskeletal disorders, reports a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.

April 7, 2025

ADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.

By Ava Barros

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs across the nation.

April 7, 2025

Do's and don'ts for effective practice scheduling

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many practices don't realize that their current schedule is impeding their growth, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Here's how to reevaluate and revise your scheduling system.

April 7, 2025

Dentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurers

By Melissa Busch

A dentist filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, including Zelis Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group.

April 3, 2025

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