3D Printer at Top of Dentists’ Office Wish Lists
Being the dental office with the latest technology has a long list of advantages when it comes to patient care. Dentists may find it difficult … more
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Dental Office Manager Admits to Embezzling $280,000
An Oklahoma woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $280,000 from a dental office. Officials with the United States Department of Justice say Annette … more
Dental Office Faces Cultural Appropriation Backlash
Editor’s Note: When reading this story about cultural appropriation in dental marketing, consider not only how to avoid a similar situation during promotions and holidays, … more
Dentistry Meets Cryptocurrency with Dentacoin
According to the American Dental Association, the average American pays $544 in out-of-pocket expenses annually for dental care. It turns out that the vast majority of dental … more
List of “Never-Events” Aims to Ensure Patient Safety
Dental experts have drawn up a definitive list of scenarios that patients should never face in a bid to ensure excellent patient care worldwide. The … more
University of Pretoria Installs Dentsply Sirona’s Technologies
In January 2018, the University of Pretoria and Dentsply Sirona completed an ambitious renovation project. In just four weeks, Dentsply Sirona equipped two levels of … more
Acupuncture May Help Patients with Dental Anxiety
Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population … more
Top Lease Renewal Tips: Avoiding Dental Lease Provision Pitfalls!
Picture yourself about to begin the process of renegotiating your dental office lease with your landlord. It seems straightforward enough, right? You are going to … more
Two Women Arrested For Performing Unlicensed Dental Work
Authorities say two Phoenix-area women have been arrested for allegedly performing unlicensed dental work on five unsuspecting victims at an office in Glendale. The Arizona Attorney General’s … more
Dental Office Raided for Prescription Drug Fraud Suspicion
Police and federal agents raided a Silverthorne dentist’s office late last week on suspicion of prescription drug fraud, seizing hundreds of documents and interviewing several … more
Chemical Pipe Cleaner Contaminated Dental Office Water
The experience for 43 children treated inadvertently with a chemical pipe cleaner at a HSE dental clinic last October was “devastating”. That is according to … more
9,500 Dental Patients at Risk of Diseases from Unsanitary Sterilization
Patients who learned they may have been exposed to serious diseases at a Texas City clinic are angry and scared. Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies … more
Hu-Friedy Launches AdvantaClear™ Surface Disinfectant Product Line
Hu-Friedy, the 100-year-old global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced the latest offering in their line of infection control products … more
March 4-10 is Dental Assistants Recognition Week
March 4-10, 2018, has been designated by the American Dental Assistants Association, along with the American Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association and the Canadian … more
Chaperone Ordered for Dentist Accused of Groping Colleagues
A dentist has been ordered to work with a chaperone after being accused of groping a colleague’s breasts and bottom, a tribunal heard. Dr Aviva … more
New York Dentist Allegedly Fired Employees for Toxic Workplace Complaints
A Long Island, N.Y., dentist created a toxic work environment with his unwanted sexual advances, three former employees allege in a lawsuit. His former office … more
4-Color Imprinting for Denture and Retainer Boxes
Zirc is now offering 4-color printing for our popular denture and retainer boxes. Dental offices can brand their practice by uploading their own logo and … more
DentalEZ® Launches Self-Service Parts Catalog
DentalEZ® today launched a new, easy to use Online Parts Catalog. Kristin Wolf, Director of Customer Centricity said “Quick and easy identification of parts to … more
Patients from Burlington Dental Clinic Need Infectious Disease Testing
The Halton Regional Health Department says 9,000 past and current patients of a Burlington dental clinic should get tested for infectious diseases. On June 9 … more
Control Plans for Bloodborne Exposures Aren’t Common in Dental Offices
Twenty-eight percent of private dental practices have not fulfilled OSHA’s requirement for a written, site-specific bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan, according to the results of … more