Rod Franklin[email protected]PeriodonticsSalivary diagnostics moves into the mainstreamWill oral health providers one day be able to scout for evidence of systemic disease in the time it takes to clean a patient's teeth? It's an ever-likely scenario, according to those at the forefront of salivary diagnostics research.February 14, 2012Dental EducationWomen dentists urged to take more leadership rolesMore women are needed to fill leadership positions in dentistry -- especially given that female enrollment in U.S. dental schools is projected to top 50% in the "very near term," according to Kathleen O'Loughlin, DMD, executive director of the ADA, at a recent discussion forum sponsored by the Colorado Dental Association.July 26, 2011WhiteningMouth breathing at night poses risks for kidsDental professionals should vigilantly pursue proper diagnosis and management of problems associated with upper airway breathing passages to ensure that the brains of younger patients receive adequate oxygenation, a sleep apnea expert urged at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Colorado.January 26, 2011Dental EducationHow social media can help -- and hurt -- your practiceThe expanding world of social media offers dentists some real advantages in terms of potential market reach, but it is also fraught with legal caveats, according to presenters at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention.January 19, 2011RestorationsDeconstructing the arguments against BPAThe case against bisphenol A (BPA) as an estrogen-mimetic toxin is weakening, according to a presentation last week at the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Denver.January 16, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceThe wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.Office Management10 ways to lose a patientPractice TrendsDental duets: Despite what you may have read, dentistry is a smart investmentLegal Issues9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's licenseSponsor ContentJoin Us for a FREE Webinar November 12