Ann-Marie DePalma

Team Management
Why the synergy between hospitality and dentistry is undeniable
Just as a warm welcome sets the tone for a memorable stay, a hospitable dental environment can alleviate anxiety and create lasting impressions, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH.
August 23, 2024
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Oral-Systemic Link
How allergies may build the dental-medical connection
As oral immunotherapy becomes a strategy for a variety of allergy patients, the connection between dentistry and medicine will become stronger, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma.
June 21, 2024
Allergies Sneezing
TMJ/TMD
What do I need to know about TMJ?
When a dental patient tells you he or she has TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, how do you respond and what do you need to know? Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, shares her advice and knowledge.
March 11, 2024
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AI
Compliance and AI in the dental practice: Where do we go from here?
In this third of a three-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, potential risks and future regulatory oversight are explored, with practical tips provided for implementing AI into your dental practice or organization.
February 12, 2024
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Where AI may make the biggest impact in dentistry
From patient education to smile design, these are the areas where artificial intelligence (AI) may impact your dental practice in the very near future.
February 5, 2024
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Artificial intelligence: What is it, and how does it work?
What is artificial intelligence (AI) and how can dental team members better understand its uses, possibilities, and issues? Ann-Marie DePalma and Linda Harvey dive into one of the hottest topics in dentistry today.
January 31, 2024
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Dental Practice
How you can ensure your Eaglesoft software is running at an optimal level
When you think about things that could improve productivity in 2021, it's likely your team could be using your practice management software in much more efficient ways. With that in mind, if you're using Eaglesoft, Ann-Marie DePalma thinks it could be time to schedule a software checkup and evaluation.
January 25, 2021
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Insurance
How to run year-end reports in Eaglesoft
The end of the year is fast approaching and it's time for dental practices to make sure they have their year-end data in place. Ann-Marie DePalma offers some tips and advice on how to ensure your practice knows how to run year-end reports in Eaglesoft.
December 15, 2020
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Insurance
Defining the differences between treatment services and conditions in Eaglesoft
Every day, your patients present with conditions and your dentist offers a treatment plan. Knowing how to chart those treatment services is critical for the practice's success and to properly keeping a patient's record updated. Ann-Marie DePalma offers some tips and advice on how to make sure your practice is up to speed on the correct way to note conditions and services in Eaglesoft.
November 18, 2020
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How can you adjust unassigned credits in Eaglesoft?
In Eaglesoft, any payments or adjustments, whether by the patient or insurance, must be attached to a service. When this does not happen, an unassigned credit is created. So what do you need to know about this and how can it be corrected? Ann-Marie DePalma offers some tips and advice.
October 20, 2020
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Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting
An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
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2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact
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This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease
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Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.
November 22, 2024
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2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact
By Melissa Busch
A dentist recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by two former patients.
November 22, 2024
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This may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum disease
By Ava Barros
This combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
November 22, 2024
Pregnant Woman
3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'
By Kevin Henry
How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.
November 22, 2024
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No more water fluoridation may boost dental business
By Melissa Busch
Claims that water fluoridation may be out once President-elect Donald Trump returns to office in 2025 have led the stock at dental supply companies, including Henry Schein, to surge.
November 22, 2024
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Atopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health
By Ava Barros
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
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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
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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
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DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025
By Beth Gaddis
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
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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
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Clinical tip: Dental patient opening issues during guided implant surgery, Part 1
By Kevin Henry
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
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