Levin on job descriptions; toothbrushes and bacteria retention; Texas Medicaid scandal

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

When team members know exactly what the practice expects of them, they will perform better. With a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, staff members can achieve the highest levels of efficiency, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. To avoid misinterpretation, job descriptions must be written, he notes.

Solid-head power toothbrushes retain significantly less bacteria compared with hollow-head toothbrushes, according to a new study by University of Texas Health Science Center researchers in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Read more here.

In the latest development in the ongoing Texas Medicaid scandal, the state Health and Human Services Commission has filed a second lawsuit against Xerox, claiming the company is refusing to turn over patient records. Read Associate Editor Donna Domino's latest on the scandal here.

Touchless screen navigation technology is inexpensive and widely available. Now researchers in Argentina have incorporated a touchless controller into a successful experimental dental surgery workstation, improving ease of image software navigation while ensuring sterility. Read Associate Editor Rob Goszkowski's article here.

I hope your Labor Day weekend was enjoyable. On Thursday, CDA Presents in San Francisco opens and DrBicuspid.com will bring you complete coverage. If you are going to be there, please let me know and I'd love to talk with you. Our next newsletter will be later in the day on Thursday, then next week we resume our usual schedule.