Kathy Kincade

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Dental Education

New dentists and the importance of advocacy

Dentists of all ages can benefit both personally and professionally by becoming actively involved in organized dentistry -- especially when they are first starting to establish a practice. Here two young dentists who are involved with organized dentistry at the local, state, and national levels talk about how advocacy has enhanced their careers and their lives.

September 25, 2013

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HPV-related oral cancer rates up 60%; a better way to treat WSLs?

September 24, 2013

Wash. dentist seeks Medicaid patients; nanodiamonds make implants stronger

September 22, 2013

Dental Therapists

Dental board asks orthodontist about prophies; a new role for dental therapists?

September 17, 2013

U.S. lawmakers address oral health crisis; caries not linked to HSNCC

September 15, 2013

How to optimize EHR use chairside; CDC antismoking campaign a success

September 10, 2013

Patient Communication

Do EHRs impede or improve dentist-patient communication?

Electronic health record (EHR) proponents generally tout the many perceived advantages of EHRs over their paper-based compadres: less paper usage, more comprehensive records, enhanced exchange of patient data between practices, and the ability to improve patient-centered care. But do EHRs actually achieve these goals during a typical patient-provider encounter?

September 9, 2013

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Dental infection hospitalizations up 41%; senior citizens facing oral care crisis

September 8, 2013

Dental Heroes: Senior Mobile Dental

There is a looming oral health crisis among U.S. senior citizens, but the healthcare system is ill-prepared to deal with it, according to Michelle Noblet-Vacha, RDH, the executive director of Senior Mobile Dental. Her Colorado nonprofit offers a model that other states can replicate to help ensure that underpriviledged elderly get the dental care they need.

September 5, 2013

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How the recession changed dentistry forever; alarming rise in dental infection hospitalizations

September 4, 2013

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Podcast Phone Earpods

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

Atopic Dermatitis Rochu 2008

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

What you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changer

In the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.

November 21, 2024

Podcast Phone Earpods

Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health

Adults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.

November 21, 2024

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ADA responds to ADHA's dental workforce objection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has issued a statement addressing the American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) objection to new resolutions, including one that would permit students and foreign-trained dentists to practice dental hygiene in the U.S. without a state exam.

November 21, 2024

Dental society responds to risk of water fluoridation's end

By Melissa Busch

With the future of water fluoridation at risk with the incoming Trump administration in 2025, this dental association announced its continued support of adding cavity-fighting fluoride to public water systems.

November 21, 2024

Water Fountain Volodymyr

Blood infection-causing germ found in popular toothpaste

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that batches of Tom's of Maine toothpaste were made with water containing multiple types of bacteria, including strains linked to blood infections.

November 20, 2024

DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025

Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.

November 20, 2024

Dental Tech Modern Office

What you may not know about preventing infective endocarditis

By Melissa Busch

Guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis in dental patients are misinterpreted, not carried out properly, and need clarification.

November 20, 2024

Antibiotics Concept

Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1

Dr. Doug Smail is back this week with another clinical tip from CDOCS that will help every dentist who offers dental implants as a part of his or her treatment mix.

November 20, 2024

Recent CDT coding changes affect billing dental implant services in 2025 and beyond

By Estela Vargas

From start to finish, Estela Vargas, CRDH, explains what you need to know about the insurance side of dental implants and how it can impact your practice and patients.

November 19, 2024

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Guided endodontics may trump freehanded technique

Guided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.

November 19, 2024

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From manager to leader: Transforming your dental office management approach

By Trina Shipley

Instead of being a manager of everything in the dental practice, Trina Shipley believes her colleagues should focus on becoming leaders who empower others to manage.

November 19, 2024

What this dental executive is watching heading into 2025

Recorded at the recent Dental Trade Alliance annual meeting in Napa, CA, we spoke with Eric Shirley of Keystone Industries about what he's hearing and what's to come in dentistry.

November 18, 2024

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